A Companion Guide To Handbook Of Urban Educational Leadership

Author : Rene O. Guillaume,Noelle Witherspoon Arnold,Azadeh F. Osanloo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475851595

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A Companion Guide to Handbook of Urban Educational Leadership by Rene O. Guillaume,Noelle Witherspoon Arnold,Azadeh F. Osanloo Pdf

A Companion Guide to Handbook of Urban Educational Leadership: Theory to Practice provides the reader with activities linked to the theoretical chapters, which no handbook has included to date. The overarching goal is the development of scholarly leaders who can lead change and improve the practice. The Companion Guide creates an important bridge to connecting the theoretical concepts with practical applications. The Companion Guide activities will help illuminate salient theoretical concepts related to urban education and leadership. This deliberate intertwining of theoretical bases with practical implications, allows the reader to gain understanding into the praxis of urban educational leadership. By bringing together philosophical and educational insights, we bridge theoretical gaps in the scholarship of the urban educational leadership in society, and offer tools for critically analyzing the undergirding concepts.

Author : Muhammad Khalifa,Noelle Witherspoon Arnold,Dr. Azadeh F. Osanloo,Cosette M. Grant
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781442220850

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Handbook of Urban Educational Leadership by Muhammad Khalifa,Noelle Witherspoon Arnold,Dr. Azadeh F. Osanloo,Cosette M. Grant Pdf

This authoritative handbook examines the community, district, and teacher leadership roles that affect urban schools. It will serve as a foundation for pedagogical and educational leadership practices that foster social justice, equity, and advocacy for those who have been traditionally and historically underserved in education. The handbook’s ten sections cover topics as diverse as curriculum, instruction, and educational outcomes; gender, race, and class; higher education; and leadership preparation and support. Its twenty-nine chapters offer both American and international perspectives.

Author : Eleanor Drago-Severson,Jessica Blum-DeStefano,Deborah Brooks Lawrence
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781071818923

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Growing for Justice by Eleanor Drago-Severson,Jessica Blum-DeStefano,Deborah Brooks Lawrence Pdf

Be the leader you want to see in the world. Educators committed to social justice enter into the work in markedly different ways. Drawing from research with 50 educational leaders from across the United States, Growing for Justice explores how leaders committed to social justice support the growth of others while also developing their own capacities to engage, connect, and lead for change. This groundbreaking book, informed by adult developmental theory and based on a first-of-its-kind study, helps school leaders assess their own strengths and areas for growth—and then take concrete steps toward improvement. Features include: Exploration of meaning-making systems and how they affect leaders’ understandings of diversity, equity, and social justice A research-based, developmental model of justice-centering educational leadership capacities and practices Leaders’ personal stories of growth and development as advocates Planning activities and reflective exercises to drive decision-making, action, and internal capacity-building Wherever you are in your social justice journey, wanting to do better is the first step toward actually doing better. With this book’s help, you’ll outline the supports, stretches, and scaffoldings you need to continually grow for justice.

Author : H. Richard Milner IV,Kofi Lomotey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000364057

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Handbook of Urban Education by H. Richard Milner IV,Kofi Lomotey Pdf

This second edition of the Handbook of Urban Education offers a fresh, fluid, and diverse range of perspectives from which the authors describe, analyze, and offer recommendations for urban education in the US. Each of the seven sections includes an introduction, providing an overview and contextualization of the contents. In addition, there are discussion questions at the conclusion of many of the 31 chapters. The seven sections in this edition of the Handbook include: (1) Multidisciplinary Perspectives (e.g., economics, health sciences, sociology, and human development); (2) Policy and Leadership; (3) Teacher Education and Teaching; (4) Curriculum, Language, and Literacy; (5) STEM; (6) Parents, Families, and Communities; and (7) School Closures, Gentrification, and Youth Voice and Innovations. Chapters are written by leaders in the field of urban education, and there are 27 new authors in this edition of the Handbook. The book covers a wide and deep range of the landscape of urban education. It is a powerful and accessible introduction to the field of urban education for researchers, theorists, policymakers and practitioners as well as a critical call for the future of the field for those more seasoned in the field.

Author : Michelle D. Young,Ann O'Doherty,Kathleen M.W. Cunningham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000453935

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Redesigning Educational Leadership Preparation for Equity by Michelle D. Young,Ann O'Doherty,Kathleen M.W. Cunningham Pdf

Delivering equity for PK-12 learners is an essential aim for educational leadership preparation programs. This book serves as a resource for equity-focused design and redesign thorough innovation, improvement and impact. Based on direct experience while also drawing from innovative exemplars, and unpacking a decade of program improvement practice, this book explores how to foster partnerships and pipelines, recruit and select candidates, map the curriculum, develop powerful learning experiences, create field experiences, design program evaluation, and support faculty learning. Chapters open with a vignette that presents scenarios in which many faculty members find themselves, particularly when programs are in need of improvement. Drawing on years of experience facilitating redesign, the authors offer both processes and resources to assist faculty, including diagnostic tools, sample agendas, templates, guiding questions, and suggested protocols. Whether facing new accreditation requirements, state program approval changes, institutional redesign challenges or as part of a grant funded redesign, this book is a critical resource for educational leadership faculty and program coordinators looking to garner the appropriate resources, ask the right questions, and follow reliable processes in program design and continuous improvement toward equity. Chapter resources and templates available for download online at https://www.routledge.com/9780367673543 on the tab that is entitled "Support Material." Please also join Redesign.Improve.Innovate—an online forum focused on preparation and practice improvement found here: www.RedesignImproveInnovate.org.

Author : Jeffrey S. Brooks,Melanie C. Brooks
Publisher : IAP
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781681231785

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Urban Educational Leadership for Social Justice by Jeffrey S. Brooks,Melanie C. Brooks Pdf

The chapters in Urban Educational Leadership for Social Justice: International Perspectives constitute a collection of works that explore dynamics related to equity in multiple contexts. Authors examined these issues in Turkey, Egypt the United States, Thailand and at a global level by comparing and contrasting school leadership practice across borders. Considered as a whole, these papers explore various topics that will be at the forefront of educational research for years to come. Increasingly, educational leadership understand that there are important lessons to be learned internationally and globally. This book includes important research conceived from these perspectives. Our hope is that individually and collectively, they might contribute to our understanding of international and global issues in educational leadership and that they will extend, challenge and deepen extant lines of inquiry and begin others.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : CUB:U183034913803

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Resources in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jean B. Crockett,Bonnie Billingsley,Mary Lynn Boscardin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136869686

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Handbook of Leadership and Administration for Special Education by Jean B. Crockett,Bonnie Billingsley,Mary Lynn Boscardin Pdf

This book brings together for the first time research informing leadership practice in special education from preschool through transition into post-secondary settings. It provides comprehensive coverage of 1) disability policy 2) leadership knowledge, 3) school reform, and 4) effective educational leadership practices. Broader in scope than previous books, it provides in-depth analysis by prominent scholars from across the disciplines of both general and special education leadership. Coverage includes historical roots, policy and legal perspectives, and content supporting collaborative and instructional leadership that support the administration of special education. Comprehensive – This is the first book to integrate the knowledge bases of special education and educational leadership as these fields impact school improvement and the performance of students with disabilities. Chapter Structure – Chapters provide a review of the knowledge base as well as recommendations for special education leadership and future research. Multicultural Focus – Addressing special education leadership within the context of a multicultural society, chapters incorporate content related to the diversity of families, teachers, and students. Expertise – Chapter authors have made significant contributions to the knowledge base in their specific areas of study such as educational policy, special education law and finance, school reform,, organizational management, and instructional leadership. This book is a reference volume for scholars, leaders, and policy makers and a textbook for graduate courses in special education, educational administration, and policy studies.

Author : Tom Payzant
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 0787986216

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Urban School Leadership by Tom Payzant Pdf

This important book, written by educational expert and urban school leader, Tom Payzant, offers a realistic understanding of what urban school leadership looks like from the inside. Payzant shares his first-hand knowledge of the unique managerial, instructional, and political tasks of this role. Effectively combining practical lessons and research, Urban School Leadership includes in-depth analysis of various leadership concerns. The book covers topics such as improving student achievement, working with unions, building community, and maintaining and developing resources. Most importantly, it offers stories of real school leaders whose successes and missteps reveal the inherent "messiness" of this difficult job. Urban School Leadership is part of the Jossey-Bass Leadership Library in Education series. "This important book provides compelling examples of how effective leaders can have hope, see progress, and achieve success for all children in the schools and districts they lead."—Richard Riley, former United States Secretary of Education "Tom Payzant is one of the few people who could provide such a comprehensive, useful book for educational leaders at all levels. This very practical book is grounded in the important experiences and impressive judgment of one of our nation's most successful school superintendents"—Jon Schnur, co-founder and CEO, New Leaders for New Schools "Tom Payzant is one of the finest urban educators of our generation. Urban School Leadership is compelling, crisp, and wise—providing a clear path for those dedicated to improving the trajectory of children's lives."—Timothy F.C. Knowles, executive director, Center for Urban School Improvement, University of Chicago "Urban School Leadership is a must read for anyone interested in the landscape of urban public education in America."—Beverly Hall, superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools

Author : Mark A. Smylie,Joseph F. Murphy,Karen Seashore Louis
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781071801857

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Stories of Caring School Leadership by Mark A. Smylie,Joseph F. Murphy,Karen Seashore Louis Pdf

Real-life examples to inform and inspire caring in your leadership practices! The practice of caring is essential to effective schooling. Published as a companion to Caring School Leadership, this comprehensive resource of powerful, real-life stories will make clear the connection between caring leadership and student academic success and well-being. Stories of Caring School Leadership includes a guide for using the stories in self-directed reflection and learning, for educators practicing in schools and professional preparation programs. Readers will find stories that • will help aspiring and practicing leaders reflect upon and further develop caring as a quality of their leadership • affirm the importance of caring as a fundamental quality of school leadership • provide examples of caring school leadership in action that can be analyzed, reflected upon, and used to develop practice Stories have the power to inform and inspire. The stories in this book are evidence of what is possible when caring leadership is practiced in our schools.

Author : Neil D. Theobald,Betty Malen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317927860

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Balancing Local Control and State Responsibility for K-12 Education by Neil D. Theobald,Betty Malen Pdf

This book examines the impact of state activism on local school autonomy in terms of both financial resources and policy initiatives.

Author : Michael R.M. Ward,Sara Delamont
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781788977159

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Handbook of Qualitative Research in Education by Michael R.M. Ward,Sara Delamont Pdf

This updated second edition unpacks the discussions surrounding the finest qualitative methods used in contemporary educational research. Bringing together scholars from around the world, this Handbook offers sophisticated insights into the theories and disciplinary approaches to qualitative study and the processes of data collection, analysis and representation, offering fresh ideas to inspire and re-invigorate researchers in educational research.

Author : Robert H. Palestini
Publisher : R & L Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Educational leadership
ISBN : 1566766508

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The Ten-minute Guide to Educational Leadership by Robert H. Palestini Pdf

Taking ten minutes each day to assess ten important components of effective leadership will make you a more effective leader, and Palestini shows you how in this encapsulated treatment of effective school management. Supplies administrators with a useful successful leadership roadmap.

Author : Stacey Childress,Richard Elmore,Allen Grossman,Susan Moore Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 1891792768

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Managing School Districts for High Performance by Stacey Childress,Richard Elmore,Allen Grossman,Susan Moore Johnson Pdf

This companion volume to Managing School Districts for High Performance: Cases in Public Education Leadership includes detailed teaching notes on each case in the coursebook, with an emphasis on making cases drawn from other disciplines relevant to education administrators. Both experienced instructors and those new to the case method will find this instructor's guide an invaluable resource. It also includes C. Roland Christensen's classic essay on teaching by the case method, "The Premises and Practices of Discussion Teaching." Both experienced instructors and those new to the case method will find this instructor's guide an invaluable resource.

Author : Sally J. Zepeda,Judith A. Ponticell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119128298

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The Wiley Handbook of Educational Supervision by Sally J. Zepeda,Judith A. Ponticell Pdf

An authoritative guide to educational supervision in today’s complex environment The Wiley Handbook of Educational Supervision offers a comprehensive resource that explores the evolution of supervision through contributions from a panel of noted experts. The text explores a wealth of topics including recent and dramatic changes in the complex context of today’s schools. This important resource: Describes supervision in a historical context Includes a review of adult learning and professional community Reviews new teacher preparation and comprehensive induction systems Contains perspectives on administrative feedback, peer coaching and collaboration Presents information on professional development and job-embedding learning Examines policy and implementation challenges in teacher evaluation Written for researchers, policy analysts, school administrators and supervisors, The Wiley Handbook of Educational Supervision draws on concepts, theories and research from other closely related fields of study to enhance and challenge our understanding of educational supervision.