For our children, for our future: failure is never an option! If you're looking for a handbook on how to build high-performing schools and effective PLCs, look no further! Over 200,000 district and school leaders have used Alan Blankstein's framework to create a school culture that sustains success for every student. This book describes the 6 principles of the Failure Is Not an Option framework: Establishing a common mission, vision, set of values and goals Ensuring achievement for all students by setting up systems for prevention and intervention and building on student strengths Engaging in collaborative teaming that is focused on teaching for learning Using data-based decision making for continuous improvement Actively engaging families and the community Building sustainable leadership capacity