Researchers hope their findings will bring it about. Policymakers believe they can legislate it.
Teachers do it all the time.
In this issue of Focus on Basics, we examine both organizational and individual change, and consider the staff development models that foster them. Marcia Drew Hohn starts us off with a look at some theories of organizational change. This is best done within a change-friendly environment, where information is shared and staff are encouraged to take risks. Bringing this about, she cautions, is not easy. Change is happening somewhat more easily since director Hilary Stern instituted weekly reflection meetings for staff at CASA Latina, an adult literacy program in Seattle.