2 Contents

School Improvement Planning . 1

School Improvement Planning . 3

The Task . 3

Background . 3

Literature Review .. 3

Ontario Context . 10

Other Provincial Jurisdictions . 12

School Planning Cycle . 14

American Context . 16

The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement www.centerforcsri.org . 21

The Center's Resources and Services . 21

The Center's Resources and Services . 22

Internationally . 22

New Zealand . 22

Voices from Educators: 23

Summary: 24

Considerations for Moving Forward . 25

Additional Resources . 28

References . 28

Appendices 32