This book is about moving from the conceptual to practical applications
that impact the day-to-day teaching and learning processes. Skoglund and
Ness give School leaders all the tools that are necessary to change the
culture of a school, improve teacher performance, and elevate student
achievement. Each component of the process is clearly addressed. The
authors provide critical documents, such as an academic mission, core
commitments, instructional calendars, common assessments, data charts,
error analysis forms, and meeting agendas. The Continuous Improvement
System differs from other improvement efforts in that it views the
school as an integrated whole and not a group of parts that are to be
independently addressed. This common-sense approach has been welcomed by
administrators and teachers alike.