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Facilitator's Guide to Failure Is Not an Option®
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Facilitator's Guide to Failure Is Not an Option®
6 Principles for Making Student Success the ONLY Option

Second Edition


December 2009 | 88 pages | Corwin
Aligning theory with practice, chapter-by-chapter activities and discussion questions examine the critical role of a strong learning community in implementing effective school reform, with a focus on BlanksteinÆs six guiding principles:Common mission, vision, values, and goals Systems for prevention and intervention Collaborative teaming for teaching and learning Data-driven decision making and continuous improvement Active engagement from family and community Building sustainable leadership capacity With the FacilitatorÆs Guide to Failure Is NOT an Option™, you can effectively lead others through dialogue, reflection, and application of BlanksteinÆs principles. It is an ideal resource for school principals, district administrators, teacher leaders, and educational policy makers, and perfect for groups of any size-pairs, small workshops, and large seminars.
 
About the Author
 
How to Use This Chapter-by-Chapter Guide
 
Tips to Facilitate Discussion
 
Chapter-by-Chapter Study Guide: Failure Is Not an Option: 6 Principles for Making Student Success the ONLY Option, Second Edition by Alan M. Blankstein
 
Chapter 1. Why Failure Is Not an Option
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
Resources

 
 
Chapter 2. Courageous Leadership for School Success
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
 
Chapter 3. 10 Common Routes to Failure, and How to Avoid Each
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
Resources

 
 
Chapter 4. Relational Trust as Foundation for the Learning Community
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
 
Chapter 5. Principle 1: Common Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
Resources

 
 
Chapter 6. Principle 2: Ensuring Achievement for All Students?Systems for Prevention and Intervention
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
Resources

 
 
Chapter 7. Principle 3: Collaborative Teaming Focused on Teaching for Learning
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
Resources

 
 
Chapter 8. Principle 4: Data-Based Decision Making for Continuous Improvement
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
Resources

 
 
Chapter 9. Principle 5: Gaining Active Engagement From Family and Community by Alan M. Blankstein and Pedro A. Noguera
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
 
Chapter 10. Principle 6: Building Sustainable Leadership Capacity by Alan M. Blankstein with Andy Hargreaves and Dean Fink
Chapter Content Review

 
Activities

 
Discussion

 
Further Reading

 
 
Wrap Up Your Reading With Reflection
 
Resources
Resource 1. FNO Snapshot Rubric for Educational Leaders

 
Resource 2. FNO Student-Success Model and Critical-Success Factors

 
Resource 3. Williamston Zoomerang Survey: Tying Professional Development to Results

 
Resource 4. FNO Tuning Protocol

 
Resource 5. Williamston Graphic Organizer and Rubric for Writing

 
Resource 6. Williamston Professional Development Agenda

 
Resource 7. Strategies for Making Time

 
Resource 8. Self-Assessment

 
Resource 9. Strategies for Dealing With Resistance

 
Resource 10. Running River Elementary School Mission Statement

 
Resource 11. Development Process for Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals

 
Resource 12. Worksheet for Developing a School Improvement Plan

 
Resource 13. Pyramid of Support at Coyote Ridge Elementary School

 
Resource 14. Developing a System of Prevention and Intervention

 
Resource 15. Instructional Learning Walks

 
Resource 16. Checklist for Using Diagnostic (Preteaching) Assessments

 
Resource 17. Checklist for Using Formative Assessments

 
Resource 18. Checklist for Using Summative Assessments

 
 
Workshop Evaluation Form

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1


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