The school improvement planning handbook : getting focused for turnaround and transition / Daniel L. Duke, Marsha Carr, and William Sterrett.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Seven steps to good planning -- Finding a focus for school improvement -- Planning and implementation problems -- Reading improvement: raising reading achievement at Lincoln Elementary School -- Math improvement: overcoming the middle school math dilemma -- Improving school culture: a new prinicipal, a new culture -- Improving instruction: moving out of the comfort zone -- Reaching English language learners: ensuring academic achievement for all -- Addressing the special needs of at-risk students: at-risk student intervention -- Improving attendance: achievement gaps due to absenteeism -- Planning school turnarounds -- Planning to sustain success -- Planning for educational excellence.