What is the most important outcome a struggling school might expect from using Regie Routman in Residence?
Regie Routman in Residence focuses on the whole—not simply the parts. When schools struggle, there is often a tendency to focus energy and resources on individual leaders and/or teachers to produce quick-fix solutions. However, we know from the work of Hargreaves, Fullan, and Darling-Hammond that in order to sustain school improvement and capacity building, the focus must be bigger. One of the most exceptional characteristics of Regie Routman in Residence is its focus on the whole school or district team. When leaders and teachers work together to achieve school change, the potential for lasting success is increased. The three Regie Routman in Residence projects bring teachers and leaders together to study expert teaching as the means to student learning and achievement. Furthermore, each project is designed with the expectation that participants apply their new learning within the classroom. Through rich professional conversations, the DVDs’ demonstrations of quality teaching, and the
