List of Figures and Tables Foreword by Michael Fullan Preface 1. Charting the Course Understanding Current Structures Setting a Course for Recalculation Mapping Pathways to Career Readiness Navigating Pathways to Career Readiness From Good to Great to Innovate 2. Leadership Matters! Leadership Context Matters Leadership Roles Matter Motion Leadership Matters Innovation Leadership Matters What Matters Most in Leading Innovation? Breaking Barriers From Good to Great to Innovate 3. All FACES Matter! Relentless Pursuit to Excellence and Achievement - Matters! Shared Beliefs and Understandings An Inclusive Equitable Learning Community: Constructing Pathways Together Matters A Culture of Innovation and Mutual Respect From Good to Great to Innovate 4. Closing the Gap to Raise the Bar Data Matters! Foundational Literacy Skills Matter! Getting Started From Good to Great to Innovate 5. Choice Matters! Learning Journeys Clearing the Pathway Congestion Clearly Articulated Pathways Matter! Shared Learning: What's Working? From Good to Great to Innovate 6. Skilled Teachers Matter! Knowledge Building and Knowledge Creation Collaborative Inquiry as Knowledge Mobilization Experiential Learning Is for Everyone! From Good to Great to Innovate Epilogue by Andy Hargreaves Appendices Appendix A: Recalculating the Route: Striking a New Leadership Balance Appendix B: Detailed Explanation of How Individual Lenses of the Innovation Leadership Prism Are Relational Appendix C: Tips for Parents Appendix D: Sample Pathways Questions Appendix D Continued: Sample Student Pathway Questions Appendix E: Career Pathways in Agriculture & Career Pathways for Health Care Settings in York Region Appendix F: Co-Teaching Cycle Appendix G: Sample Pathway Tracking Appendix H: Student "Innovation Mindset" Self-Assessment Sheet Appendix I: Exploring Opportunities Program (EOP) Credit Accumulation Appendix J: Personalized Placement Learning Plan (PPLP) Appendix K: Forms of Experiential Learning References
"Through extensive research and practical examples, this outstanding book puts forward a compelling case for structured, collaborative inquiry processes to achieve success for ALL students." -Janelle Wills, Director Marzano Institute Australia How can schools best prepare students for the highly competitive job market and global economy? This compelling book presents a transformative approach to college and career readiness within the public education system, based on data and best practices contributed by outstanding schools on five continents. Written for education leaders at all levels, this resource shows how to Design an innovative Pathways approach to career readiness that empowers students as informed decision-makers Integrate career training into curriculum through a network of local community partners Develop an approach to life-skill preparation, K-12+, that is inclusive of all. Learn how educators-and entire school systems-can consistently support career development, helping students find rewarding paths forward.