This is your blueprint for how you, as a secondary school leader, can implement an effective competency-based education system. Based on decades of research and refined in the Marzano Academies, the model presented in this book will aid you and your staff in the process of shifting from a traditional school to a high reliability, competency-based organization. Middle school and high school leaders will: Learn about the Marzano Academies model and its application in secondary schools Explore a phased approach to transitioning to competency-based education Understand 16 school-level indicators and specific programs and practices for each Monitor the impact of each indicator through high reliability leadership Examine the roles of leaders during transformational change Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Phase 1--Laying the Foundations Chapter 2: Phase 2--Implementing the Core of a Competency-Based System Chapter 3: Phase 3--Focusing on Learning and Growth Chapter 4: Phase 4--Finishing Strong Chapter 5: The Four Roles of a Transformational Leader References and Resources Index