The citations for the books Paul talks about are below:

Fidler, Brian (1996). Strategic Planning for School Improvement. London, UK: Pearson Education (ISBN: 780273616450)

LaPiana, David (2008). The Non-Profit Strategy Revolution: Real-time Strategic Planning in a Rapid-Response World. St. Paul, MN: Fieldstone Alliance. (ISBN:780940069657)

_________ (2006). Becoming a Better School Board Member. (3rd edition). Alexandria, VA: National School Board Association. (ISBN: 0883642913)

Gemberling, K.W., Smith, C.W., & Villani, J.S. (2009). The key work of school boards. Alexandria, VA: National School Board Association. (ISBN: 9780883643099)

The Mississippi Bend Educational Assistance Agency has developed an outstanding survey of literature about performance improvement in schools. Here’s a link to it:

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