Session Summary
Share...

Direct link:

77.016 - Preparing Leaders for Continuous Improvement: Addressing Systemic Educational Inequities Through Preparation Partnerships

Tue, April 9, 10:25 to 11:55am, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Floor: 200 Level, Room 201C

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium includes faculty from universities who have partnered with school districts to prepare and support educators to lead continuous improvement in school systems. Collectively, the papers draw upon the principles and approaches of networked improvement science, a methodology for quality improvement that is gaining prominence in both K-12 and higher education settings. The four papers broadly explore the question: “What approaches to leadership preparation and/or support enable leaders to gain practical experience with continuous improvement to address systemic inequities in education?” The papers conceptualize networked improvement science, describe preparation partnerships and district practices using improvement science, and discuss programmatic implications for the education doctorate focused on improvement science.

Sub Unit

Chairs

Papers

Discussant