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Author : David Wallace Booth
Publisher : Pembroke Publishers Limited
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Educational leadership
ISBN : 9781551388014
This seminal guide to school literacy programs offers an overview of the most successful strategies education leaders can use to build a powerful reading schools.
Author : M. Scott Norton,Larry K. Kelly
Publisher : R&L Education
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781610488082
Expanding a principal's formal education and training, The Principal as Learning-Leader is a administrator's guide to improving student achievement, showing practitioners how to focus on the individual academic performance of each and every student and to work with the school staff and community to develop a learning culture that supports student success. Norton and Kelly show current principals how to assess their present behaviors relative to learning leadership. Providing a clear definition of learning leadership and identifying successful practices most commonly implemented by true learning leaders, this book features the administrative tools and accountability strategies that will allow principals to create a culture of learning leadership among all school personnel, which is key to engaging students, and the community, in the learning process.
Author : Richard D. Sorenson,Lloyd M. Goldsmith,Zulma Y. Méndez,Karen Taylor Maxwell
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452223872
Practical guidance for spearheading curriculum development and change This comprehensive guide walks principals through the curriculum development and renewal process with encouragement, hitting the hard issues of doing more with less, integrating technology, creating a culture of improvement, and improving student outcomes. The authors incorporate the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards for principals as they relate to curriculum leadership. Highlights include step-by-step guidance for: Working collaboratively with personnel Integrating state and national standards into school curriculum Maximizing professional development opportunities Connecting curriculum to instruction
Author : Richard D. Sorenson,Lloyd M. Goldsmith
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781071915974
Align your school budget with your vision for student achievement Since 2006, The Principal′s Guide to School Budgeting has been a best-seller, supporting thousands of principals in navigating the complex process of school budgeting. This fourth edition hones in on the message that a school budget should be a reflection of the school’s vision for student growth, an open culture, and a positive school climate. This edition offers new information on how national and state reform and political practices affect school allocations and emphasizes the need for appropriate budget visioning, planning, analysis, and needs assessment. Covering the budgeting process, effective budgeting practices, accounting and auditing procedures, and building the school budget within a collaborative decision-making context, this comprehensive guide includes: In-chapter vignettes and discussion questions Case study applications and experiential exercises A budget development project New discussion of technology′s impact on budgetary practices, phishing scams, and fundraising The Principal′s Guide to School Budgeting is an essential resource for practicing and aspiring school administrators who want to master their accounting and auditing procedures. By effectively managing the school budgeting process, principals can contribute to improved student achievement and strengthen connections with the school community.
Author : Genevieve Brown,Beverly J. Irby
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0761977007
This resource shows how a portfolio can help administrators and principals engage in the reflection and continued growth necessary to create improved schools and learning. It contains hands-on, practical information on how to develop and use the portfolio to document growth, demonstrate the accomplishment of goals, and enhance performance and career advancement. This revised edition features a new section on electronic portfolios and contains expanded information on using portfolios for professional development and evaluation. There is a new focus on academic growth in administrator preparation. The chapters are: (1) "The Principal Portfolio: Why It's Needed"; (2) "What Is Included in the Principal Portfolio?"; (3) "The Principal Portfolio for Professional Growth"; (4) "The Principal Portfolio for Evaluation"; and (5) "The Principal Portfolio for Career Advancement." (Contains 18 figures and 46 references.) (SLD)
Author : Ontario Principals′ Council,
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452293813
"Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal′s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy." —Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education Boston College "Addresses some of the most important challenges facing school leaders today. The authors bring a remarkable combination of deep, practical experience and academic sophistication to these challenges." —Ken Leithwood, Professor Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto "This series of little volumes provides a valuable resource for new principals who would become accomplished instructional leaders and seasoned principals looking to strengthen their leadership capacity." —Roland S. Barth, Founding Director Harvard Principals′ Center "This series allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!" —Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto A proven plan to raise the quality of literacy instruction and learning schoolwide! To effectively monitor instruction and adherence to a standards-based curriculum, every principal must understand all aspects of literacy teaching and development. As part of the Leading Student Achievement series, this practical guide supports principals and school leaders in improving literacy instruction and achievement for K–12 students. Based on a balanced approach that emphasizes all components of literacy, this volume: Explores the role of the principal and shared leadership in the improvement process Guides school leaders in developing effective school teams for improving literacy Demonstrates how to create and implement a literacy plan Recommends practices that support classroom instruction Examines how to promote home–school–community partnerships Aligned with both IRA and NCTE standards, The Principal as Instructional Leader in Literacy offers a comprehensive approach to providing high-quality literacy leadership.
Author : Carol S. Beers,James W. Beers,Jeffrey O. Smith
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781609180331
This succinct, engaging book explains how busy elementary school principals can support effective literacy instruction in their schools. Chapters outline the fundamental components of a successful literacy program and describe specific practices that can instill a culture of literacy in a school. Strategies are provided for initiating a professional development program, understanding and using appropriate assessments with students, involving parents in literacy education, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of teachers’ instructional methods. Drawing from the authors' extensive experience as principals and teachers, the book’s numerous examples demonstrate what strong literacy leadership looks like in action. Helpful reproducibles are included.
Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385485006
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Author : Josh McLaurin Ed. D. NBCT
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781665700306
Every principal and instructional leader—no matter what level—needs a playbook for instructional excellence. Josh Mclaurin, an instructional and educational leader with decades of experience at various levels, explains how instructional leadership impacts student learning in this handbook for instructional excellence. Learn how to: • increase student achievement; • execute a turnaround at a struggling school; • teach the right things in the right ways; • change teaching methods based on learning styles. The author also highlights how to teach children in a virtual environment, which has become increasingly important amid COVID-19; ways to motivate unmotivated students; and tips on hiring and retaining great teachers. Other topics include working with instructional leadership teams, increasing student engagement, and making constant improvement a priority. Great coaches have a playbook that details every play in the offense or defense. The Principal’s Playbook on Instructional Leadership: 23 Things That Matter Most for Improving Student Achievement provides the playbook for instructional excellence.
Author : Trübner & Co
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : HARVARD:32044092158526
Author : Rita M. Bean
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781462521548
A trusted practitioner guide and course text, this book provides a complete introduction to the multiple roles of the reading specialist in grades PreK-12. Rita M. Bean offers evidence-based best practices for working with struggling readers; supporting teachers through professional development and coaching; planning curricula; assessing at the individual, classroom, and school levels; and building strong school, family, and community partnerships. User-friendly features include helpful classroom vignettes, questions for discussion and reflection, follow-up activities, and ideas for instructors and workshop leaders. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition New overarching framework that connects literacy leadership more directly to classroom instruction and assessment. Links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and new standards-based examples are included throughout. Expanded coverage of literacy coaching, middle and high school grades, and response to intervention. Chapters now begin with key questions and include annotated resources for further reading.
Author : E. Joseph Schneider,Lara L. Hollenczer
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483363615
Develop a successful communication strategy that reaches all members of the school community so that everything else has a chance to work as planned.
Author : Ontario Principals' Council,
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452297217
This resource presents an overview of how three-, four-, and five-year-olds learn to read and shows school leaders how to implement and support quality early literacy programs.
Author : Phyllis H. Lindstrom,Marsha Speck
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483360522
"At last we have a book that realistically, empathically, and interestingly describes leadership and the professional development work that needs to accompany it—for principals. It is all here: readings, web sites, theory, practice, helpful forms to use, vignettes of principals. Lindstrom and Speck are both ′insiders′ and ′outsiders′ teaching us in the best of ways how to both think about and act on our new knowledge!" Ann Lieberman, Senior Scholar Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching "This is the book to read! I will recommend it to my colleagues the minute it is off of the press. The authors should be very proud of their work and contribution to a pivotal need in the field. Bottom line: It will help improve what we do for children—our ultimate purpose." Becky J. Cooke, Principal Evergreen Elementary School, Spokane, WA Raise student achievement by developing leadership, teamwork, skills, and knowledge in teachers! Individual teachers have the greatest effect on student performance. Principals, as professional development leaders, are in the best position to provide teachers with the professional development strategies they need to improve their skills and raise student achievement. The Principal as Professional Development Leader guides readers through a step-by-step process to formulate, implement, and evaluate long-term professional development. Authors Phyllis H. Lindstrom and Marsha Speck simplify and focus the function of the principal as professional development leader by providing scenarios, processes, context, and content that principals can use to create an integrated, collaborative learning environment. Aligned with National Staff Development Council standards, this user-friendly resource includes Rubrics, worksheets, and surveys Professional development planners Sample forms for classroom visits and observations Calendars of professional development activities Recommended readings and reflective questions In order to improve learning for all students, this unique text provides the strategies, skills, and tools necessary to build the capacity of professional development within the school. The authors supply practical techniques for analyzing student achievement data, evaluating professional development plans, and achieving a culture of sustained improvement.
Author : Richard Hakluyt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : America
ISBN : UOM:39015073137948
