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There are two things that stall the school change process, says change expert Shirley Hord. "One is being very fuzzy about what we want and what this new thing looks like when we have it in place. The second is the failure to have leadership that pushes and supports and helps get where we want to go." Hord is a co-developer of the Innovation Configuration (IC) planning process. An IC map clarifies what a new program or practice--the innovation--is and is not in very concrete terms. Because an IC map makes clear what's expected, teachers are more likely to implement a new program or practice in a consistent way. And the clarity of the IC maps means leaders have an easier time identifying when and where to provide the push and support required to nudge educators towards the ideal implementation. Read all about IC's in the October 2004 issue of "Tools for Schools" (NSDC), which also includes worksheets for IC planning and examples of completed maps. (160k PDF file)

Richardson, J. (2004). Taking Measure: Innovation Configurations gauge the progress of a new initiative. Tools for Schools (Oct-Nov 2004). Retrieved from the National Staff Development Council 3 Apr 2008. Link: http://www.nsdc.org/members/tools/tools10-04.pdf

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