TY - BOOK AU - Ward,Randolph E. AU - Burke,Mary Ann TI - Improving achievement in low-performing schools: key results for school leaders SN - 0761931732 (cloth) AV - LB2822.8 .W27 2004 U1 - 371.2 22 PY - 2004/// CY - Thousand Oaks, Calif. PB - Corwin Press KW - Academic achievement KW - Educational leadership KW - School improvement programs N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-116) and index; Step 1. Defining the school's culture -- Step 2. Gatekeeping by central office administrators and principals teaming together -- Step 3. Creating a key results accountability process -- Step 4. Developing trailblazing initiatives that guarantee student success -- Step 5. Expanding parent and community involvement activities -- Step 6. Enforcing effective business practices ER -