In this second editon, the author provides updated tools and insights to guide the implementation of school-based research for student success. Ideal for teacher leaders and teacher teams, this practical guidebook features new examples, activities, and leadership applications that reflect the recent growth of professional learning communities, wider acceptance of standards, and the need for more qualitative research. Sequentially organized to be used as you go, the book follows Sagor's four-stage process developed from his many years of experience training educators: clarifying visions/targets; articulating theory; implementing action and collecting data; and reflecting on data and planning informed action.-- Back cover.

Introduction to action research --Finding a focus -- Refining a focus -- Articulating a theory of action -- Drawing a theory of action -- Determining the research questions -- Building a data-collection plan -- Analyzing the data -- Turning findings into action plans -- Reporting and sharing action research -- Conclusion: the school as a learning organization.