Transforming Middle Schools : A Staff Development Workshop Manual

The workshops in this volume are grounded in a theory-based model called Strategic Transformation and Resiliency Theory for Systemic Change (START-SC). START-SC represents the author's conceptual framework for transformation in organizational settings. The constructs presented are appropriate for all change agents, but content in this volume will focus specifically on middle schools. START-SC workshops examine relationships among key variables, including resiliency factors, perspective transformation phases, and action research strategies for systemic school change. The workshops employ a case-study approach to learning. In addition, participants will (a) examine factors that impede harmful and counterproductive behaviors in schools, (b) analyze cases to identify areas for school-wide change and renewal, and (c) practice using an action research approach to organizational problem solving. As a result of participating in the workshops, practitioners will:* Engage in action research to address priorities for change. * Employ perspective transformation to pinpoint areas in need of change. * Apply resiliency theory for systemic organizational change. START-SC workshops provide participants an opportunity to critically reflect on issues that impact the organizational environment. This model for systemic change is based on the premise that when stakeholders work together to promote resiliency among students and fortify environmental factors that increase safety in the school setting, positive change and growth will occur.

• | Author: Lorrie C. Reed, Ph.d.
• | Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Aug 14, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 114 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1974587444
• | ISBN-13: 9781974587445