Floyd Boschee is an Emeritus Professor, Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, University of South Dakota, where he conducted research in educational leadership. During his educational career he served as a teacher, coach, athletics director, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, chair of departments of education, and professor in educational administration. Dr. Mark Baron is professor and chair, Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, The University of South Dakota, where he teaches graduate courses in educational administration, educational research, and curriculum. He also serves as a member of the advisory board for the North Central Association and has been a teacher and principal in schools within the United States and American sponsored overseas schools in Latin America. Dr. Marlene Jacobson is an assistant professor in the Division of Educational Administration, The University of South Dakota, where she teaches graduate courses in educational administration and higher education. She has been an instructor in thee Department of English and Acting Dean of Continuing Education at the University of South Dakota.

• Chapter 1 Initiating Performance-based EducationChapter 2 Initiating the Strategic Planning ProcessChapter 3 Developing the Strategic PlanChapter 4 Developing a Program Philosophy and Rationale StatementChapter 5 Developing a Scope and Sequence, Program Goals, Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Authentic TasksChapter 6 Delivering Performance-based EducationChapter 7 Assessing Performance-based EducationChapter 8 Considering Alternative Approaches for Restructuring the School Organization

I am excited about this practical guide for helping educators move to a commitment of success for every learner. This performance-based text provides a flexible process for accomplishing this educational goal that is clearly supported by NCATE and the school leadership spa group's standards from the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. This is a must read!

Floyd Boschee is an Emeritus Professor, Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, University of South Dakota, where he conducted research in educational leadership. During his educational career he served as a teacher, coach, athletics director, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, chair of departments of education, and professor in educational administration. Dr. Mark Baron is professor and chair, Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, The University of South Dakota, where he teaches graduate courses in educational administration, educational research, and curriculum. He also serves as a member of the advisory board for the North Central Association and has been a teacher and principal in schools within the United States and American sponsored overseas schools in Latin America. Dr. Marlene Jacobson is an assistant professor in the Division of Educational Administration, The University of South Dakota, where she teaches graduate courses in educational administration and higher education. She has been an instructor in thee Department of English and Acting Dean of Continuing Education at the University of South Dakota.

• Chapter 1 Initiating Performance-based EducationChapter 2 Initiating the Strategic Planning ProcessChapter 3 Developing the Strategic PlanChapter 4 Developing a Program Philosophy and Rationale StatementChapter 5 Developing a Scope and Sequence, Program Goals, Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Authentic TasksChapter 6 Delivering Performance-based EducationChapter 7 Assessing Performance-based EducationChapter 8 Considering Alternative Approaches for Restructuring the School Organization

I am excited about this practical guide for helping educators move to a commitment of success for every learner. This performance-based text provides a flexible process for accomplishing this educational goal that is clearly supported by NCATE and the school leadership spa group's standards from the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. This is a must read!

Floyd Boschee is an Emeritus Professor, Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, University of South Dakota, where he conducted research in educational leadership. During his educational career he served as a teacher, coach, athletics director, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, chair of departments of education, and professor in educational administration. Dr. Mark Baron is professor and chair, Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, The University of South Dakota, where he teaches graduate courses in educational administration, educational research, and curriculum. He also serves as a member of the advisory board for the North Central Association and has been a teacher and principal in schools within the United States and American sponsored overseas schools in Latin America. Dr. Marlene Jacobson is an assistant professor in the Division of Educational Administration, The University of South Dakota, where she teaches graduate courses in educational administration and higher education. She has been an instructor in thee Department of English and Acting Dean of Continuing Education at the University of South Dakota.

• Chapter 1 Initiating Performance-based EducationChapter 2 Initiating the Strategic Planning ProcessChapter 3 Developing the Strategic PlanChapter 4 Developing a Program Philosophy and Rationale StatementChapter 5 Developing a Scope and Sequence, Program Goals, Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Authentic TasksChapter 6 Delivering Performance-based EducationChapter 7 Assessing Performance-based EducationChapter 8 Considering Alternative Approaches for Restructuring the School Organization

I am excited about this practical guide for helping educators move to a commitment of success for every learner. This performance-based text provides a flexible process for accomplishing this educational goal that is clearly supported by NCATE and the school leadership spa group's standards from the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. This is a must read!