Introduction
Chapter One – Step 1: Focus on "What Matters Most" for Students
Chater Two—Step 2: Lead Learning with Easy Data Use
Chapter Three –Step 3: Prioritize and Simplify Curriculum and Instruction
Chapter Four – Step 4: Strengthen Learning with Relationship Building
Chapter Five – Step 5: Leverage Powerful Pieces to Accelerate Growth
Chapter Six – Step 6: Energize Staff and Students for the Next School Year
Biography
Karen Goeller is Deputy Superintendent for the Vigo County School Corporation in Indiana, and Adjunct Instructor of Educational Leadership at Indiana State University.
"In striving to improve student learning in my own school, I have read many books. However, this book is particularly practical. It is easy to read and is based on what research supports as the salient components to improve student learning." – Jewel Bondar, Principal, Cloverdale Learning Center, Surrey, British Columbia
"I think there is a need for a very practical, straightforward text like this, and I think this need continues to grow. Written in practitioner language and organized into bite-sized, manageable parts, the book will be useful to principals, district administrators, and principal preparation programs.." – Carmen Coleman, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Studies, University of Kentucky
