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School-based Management, Expectations and Outcomes: Edmonton Public Schools 15 Years Down the Road

Review of the Literature on School-based Management

Method

Findings

Conclusions

Considerations for Policy Makers

References


School-based Management, Expectations and Outcomes: Edmonton Public Schools 15 Years Down the Road

The Study

Purpose of the Study

Research Problem

Sub Problems.

Delimitations

Limitations

Significance of the Research

Definitions
Board
District
District Results
Indicators
Improved Performance
Results
Results Review Summaries
School
School Budget
School Generated Results
School-based Management
Tasks

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Review of the Literature on School-based Management

What is School-based Management?

Why SBM

Social Context

Core Strategies and Outcomes
a)Decentralization
b)Participation
c)Competition
d)Research

Models

Expectations

Results Experienced

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Method

Design

Choice of District

Pilot Study

Results Review

Task Analysis

Analysis

Coding notes

Results Classification

Data Collection

The Documents Reviewed

Data Preparation

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Findings

Are the Schools Working Toward Outcomes Expected for School-based Management?

Involvement.
Table 1: School Results Directed Towards Increasing Involvement

Professional development.
Table 2: School Result Directed Toward Professional Development

Student achievement.
Table 3: School Result Directed Toward Student Achievement

Attitudes toward school and education.

Leadership.

Efficient use of resources.

District Results

Attitudes.

Achievement.

Goal Setting Strategies
Table 13: Achievement Tests

Approaches to Achieving School Results
Overview
Improving Student Achievement
School Tasks Directed Toward Program Delivery
School Tasks Directed Toward Professional Development
School Tasks Directed Toward Student Skills
School Tasks to Improve Achievement
Improving Home School and Community Relations
Improving the Health and Safety of Students and Staff
Improving Staff Involvement in Decision Making

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Conclusions

Are the Schools Working Toward Outcomes Expected for School-based Management

Involvement of Parents, Staff, and Community

Professional Growth

Long Term Academic Growth

Community Support for Schools

Leadership

Efficient and Effective Schools

Summary

Approach to Achieving School Results

Goal Setting Strategies

Recommendations

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Considerations for Policy Makers

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References

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© 1998 Lawrence J. Phillips