Strategic+Planning+Resources

Source:Educational Planning; 2009, Vol.18 Issue 1, p1-10, 10p Abstract: While organizational change theory has been available to school leaders for the past forty years, few have attempted to consciously transform this theory into practice to overcome the plethora of problems that exist in many schools (Joyner, 1998). This paper examines the change process at two schools implementing comprehensive school reform models. The findings of this study suggest that the use of strategic planning models that emphasize initial planning activities can make the change process for schools less daunting. In our perpetually changing world, educational organizations will continue to be bombarded with the pressure to transform. For these changes to take place smoothly and efficiently, educators need to develop a greater understanding of strategic planning and the change process. They must embrace the adage that "those who plan to learn, must learn to plan." @http://ezproxy.csu.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=36674708&site=ehost-live Suggested by Sally
 * Planning to Change: Strategic Planning and Comprehensive School Reform. By: Rutherford, Camille

Source: Teacher Librarian, Jun2001, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p13, 5p; Abstract: Discusses the importance of engaging school principals and administrators in school library program. Information on the Library Power Initiative; Critical role in the development and maintenance of strong library programs; Areas where teacher-librarians are lacking. @http://ezproxy.csu.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=5295290&site=ehost-live Suggested by Sally
 * Moving the Fence: Engaging your principal in your school library program. By: Gallagher-Hayashi, Diane.

Source: School Psychology Review, 2006, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p181-197, 17p; Abstract: Mandates through legislative and policy changes for increased student outcome accountability have intensified demands for meaningful school reform and an emphasis on scientifically based practices. However, there continues to be a major disconnection between an ever-growing body of research on effective educational practices and what is actually occurring in many schools. Whether an innovation is implemented and sustained is more often related to features of the school as a system than to features of the innovation. This article describes a collaborative strategic planning model that is grounded in understanding schools as systems and guided by principles of organizational change. The model is explained and examples of its application are provided using a statewide school-based change program as an illustration. @http://ezproxy.csu.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=21485617&site=ehost-live Suggested by Sally
 * Collaborative Strategic Planning as Illustration of the Principles of Systems Change. By:Stollar, Stephanie A.; Poth, Rita L.; Curtis, Michael J.; Cohen, Rachel M.

> Abstract:The central need in education is to recognize that many of the gains in pupil achievement, as measured in test scores, may not be sustainable if educators continue to be fixated on short-term outcomes and plans. This paper addresses the key concerns of how educators sustain and develop schools through the deployment of effective planning strategies. It establishes a model for researching the characteristics of the strategically focused school and presents a conceptual framework to examine how school leaders can move away from a planning framework that emphasize only short-term target-setting and to an effective strategic approach. It examines early evidence from research on what dimensions are critical in establishing a strategically focused school within a medium-term time frame. It concludes by outlining possible characteristic of strategically focused schools. The paper is the first part of a research project in the United Kingdom focusing on strategy and strategic leadership in schools. While indicators from the research will be used to illuminate the framework of the conceptual model, the full results will be the subject of later papers. @http://ezproxy.csu.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=ED478738&site=ehost-live Suggested by Sally
 * Rethinking Strategy and Strategic Leadership in Schools: Developing the Strategically Focused School. By: Davies, Brent. 2003 25 pp

Source: Journal of Educational Administration, 2002, Vol. 40 Issue 5, p407-424, 18p; Abstract: Strategic planning, in the form of school improvement planning, has become the dominant approach to school management in English schools. This has evolved from earlier forms of strategic planning and has significant inherent weaknesses that undermine the extent to which school improvement planning can contribute to the effective management of schools. The development of school improvement planning is examined in this article and its weaknesses analysed. Implied models of school management and leadership, the legacy of school effectiveness and improvement research and the role of the school principal are considered. Based on this analysis, an alternative approach to planning in schools and to school organisation and a more flexible approach to school organisation and leadership is proposed that is grounded in a shorter planning time scale and the development of structures that facilitate involvement, cooperation and collaboration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; DOI: 10.1108/09578230210440276; @http://ezproxy.csu.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=56508457&site=ehost-live Suggested by Sally
 * Strategic planning and school management: full of sound and fury, signifying nothing? By: Bell, Les.

Source:International Studies in Educational Administration (Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration & Management (CCEAM)); 2010, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p22-34, 13p Abstract:Prompted by a perception that many leaders may not invest sufficiently in strategic effort, we set out to examine what might give school leaders the confidence to take on more strategic leadership. Based on our work with school leaders over three years, we identified what effective and successful strategic leaders seem to do. We tried to capture this in terms of seven principles. The purpose of these interconnected principles is to enhance individual leader effectiveness in leading strategically. They are written to inform focused leadership reflection and action. We suggest that being strategic is more than strategic planning, or strategic intent, it is about deliberate and sustained practice. The principles assist those who are preparing for school leadership to assess their professional learning needs. They may also assist principals and others who are currently in leadership roles to reflect on the effectiveness of their strategic efforts. The principles can be used as a device for reflecting on the strategic focus of schools and for assessing why some schools are better than others at positioning themselves to take advantage of an ever changing educational milieu. [] Suggested by Carolyn
 * Seven Principles of Strategic Planning By: Quong, Terry & Walker, Allan

Source:International Studies in Educational Administration (Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration & Management (CCEAM)); 2010, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p5-21, 17p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts Abstract:This paper aims to provide an understanding of the nature and dimensions of strategic leadership. It considers the nature of strategy in its broadest sense and puts forward a model of a sustainable strategically focused school. This model encompasses strategic processes and approaches but is driven by strategic leadership. The main thrust of the paper is to examine the personal attributes of strategic leaders and the activities they undertake. It is drawn from our strategy research since the late 1990s. [] (Seems to be an article updating ideas presented in their 2005 book included in the module readings) Suggested by Carolyn
 * The Nature and Dimensions of Strategic Leadership. By Davies, B. & Davies, B.J.

Source:Journal of Instructional Psychology; Sep2005, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p197-204, 8p, 1 Chart Abstract:The purpose of this study was to examine the process of developing a strategic plan for school districts through communication and involvement of all stakeholders. This process takes into consideration the diverse concerns and principles; supports scholarly and coherent decision making; and employs the development of a strategic plan through both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. As a final point, strategic planning should be able to show where we are; where we want to go; how we will get there; the time line involved; and the cost associated with the project. The strategic planning technique is easily adapted to various organizations including school districts. In the past decision and planning process was incorporated by a select group of leaders at the top of the hierarchy of the organization. However, many diverse groups within the organization should have the ability to have input in the plan the process of analyzing various situations and deciding in which direction the organization would move. The consequences of this planning advanced a document now attributed as a strategic plan. Once the plan has been developed and approved it is then implemented over a specific period of time. [] Suggested by Carolyn
 * Creating an Effective Strategic Plan for the School District. By Lane, Randy J., Bishop, Harold L (Wasn't he on Neighbours???) & Wilson-Jones, Linda.

@http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/schoolimprovement/accountability/strategicplan.htm An example of how Victoria is implementing Strategic Planning - check out the Planning Guidline Manual Suggested by Brooke

@http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/DigitalEducationRevolution/Resources/guide/StrategicPlanning/Pages/StrategicPlanning.aspx DEEWR Website bursting with ideas for leadership in strategi planning particulalry in implementation of ICT in schools Suggested by Brooke

Eeeesh - There's a company out there with a Strategic Planning Kit for schools - much like a will kit - ZOIKS! However, these little articles are great especially **THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING** @http://www.strategicplanning4schools.com/articles.html Suggested by Brooke

Whilst sifting through some documents, happened upon a presentation that had been posted to the net. Not sure if this would be helpful in judging and improving on the final presentation of our own powerpoint. Suggested by Brooke
 * teacherlibrarian**asleader.wikispaces.com/file/view/2.ppt

This article while it is for nonprofit organisations defines clearly what Strategic Planning is NOT www.tccgrp.com/pdfs/per_brief_tenkeys.pdf Suggested by Brooke

Provides five models on which Strategic planning can be based. Merits on each model can be weighed up to see which would be most effective model. @http://managementhelp.org/strategicplanning/models.htm Suggested by Brooke