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Framework for Implementing Improvement Science in a School District to Support Institutionalized Improvement

Published:2024-07-16 Issue:7 Volume:14 Page:770
ISSN:2227-7102
Container-title:Education Sciences
language:en
Short-container-title:Education Sciences

Author:

Anderson Erin¹^ORCID,Cunningham Katheleen M. W.²,Richardson Jayson W.³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80210, USA

2. Department of Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA

3. Department of Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership, William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Abstract

This paper presents a framework for implementing improvement science in a district or educational organization. Findings from interviews with 17 experienced educational improvers indicate critical elements for a school district to effectively support and build the capacity of individuals and teams situated at multiple levels in the district in organizing, implementing, and sustaining improvement science methods. Utilizing a systems-thinking approach, this study conceptualizes how to institutionalize improvement science across an educational organization. To institutionalize the use of improvement science, district leaders must center schools and integrate the work in existing structures, offer support, and create coaching, growth management, and knowledge management plans.

Funder

district

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/7/770/pdf

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