Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change

Continuous school improvement happens when educators come together to focus on student learning and achievement, invite all stakeholders to participate in decision making, and structure communication and interaction around visible achievements. This updated edition of Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change shows school leaders how to become powerful agents of school change.The author provides 55 tools to aid in the transformation and reform process, allowing all participants to develop skills that foster communication, consensus, and schoolwide support. This valuable resource outlines twelve roles based on the four main functions of effective facilitators: * Leading the collaboration and change process * Providing skills training * Acting as a resource consultant * Motivating and energizing the group