"This text is a superior primer for the aspiring school leader as well as a ‘how-to’ manual for current school principals. Using easy to understand analogies and examples of administrative practice, the authors offer a progressive systemic approach to leading schools."--Michael Pregot, Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Long Island University"In this research-based, tried and true, step-by-step guide, the authors break down the complex task of school improvement in a way that helps administrators and schools achieve positive results. Using theories backed up by real-life examples, the authors simplify the complexities of school improvement to a degree that any educational leader can benefit and increase positive results in their team, school, or district."--Jason Plourde, Director of Secondary Education, Council Bluffs Community Schools, IA "Mausbach and Morrison provide timely and precise tools, processes, strategies, and examples that every principal can utilize to improve professional capital within their school, and create a growth-minded system and a culture targeting student learning." --Kim Tierney, Principal, Waukee Community School District, IA"With a balance of theory and practical application, this book will assist any educator in improving student performance." --Matt Saferite, Staff Development Coordinator, Bentonville Schools, AR, and Adjunct Instructor of Educational Leadership, Bethel University