Designing the School Leader's Portfolio

by Mary E. Dietz

• ISBN13: 9781412948968
• ISBN10: 1412948967
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-04
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

"The book's style and format allows the busy person to use the tasks easily. The tools can be used in workshops with school staff to provide a clear framework of operation, giving sound reasons for the activities involved and defining the purpose for and the nature of involving of others in the portfolio process." a??Shirley O'Neill, Associate Professor of Education University of Southern Queensland, Australia Build a professional community that fosters learning, reflection, and collaboration! Professional portfolios give educational leaders a structure for sharing knowledge and viewing themselves as learners, collaborators, and facilitators of community learning. Drawing from her experience in working with schools across the country, Mary E. Dietz guides educators in the highly rewarding process of designing and implementing a leadership portfolio. This practical guide provides a four-part system for leading a professional learning community in developing action plans, advancing goals, and documenting achievements. The second edition has been updated to align with ISLLC standards and includes a rich collection of resources, tools, and templates on a CD-ROM. Educational leaders will learn how to: Link leadership growth to school improvement goals Design a data-based leadership growth plan Foster collaborative efforts among staff members Develop a comprehensive system for continuous individual and schoolwide improvement Designing the School Leader's Portfolio, Second Edition, helps principals, district administrators, and staff developers build a professional community that works and learns together.

Table of Contents

Dedication Foreword by Linda Lambert

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The Role of the Leadership Performance System in Accelerating Student Achievement

Leadership Performance

The Role of the Leadership Performance System (LPS)

The LPS Process

The Importance of Leaders as Learners

Assembling the LPS Portfolio

Establishing a Purpose for the Leadership Performance System

The First Phase of the LPS

Establishing a Purpose for the LPS

Leadership Standards and Expectations

Defining the LPS Purpose and Function

Defining One's Theory of Action

Summary of LPS Contents

Focusing the LPS

The Convergence of Goals and Professional Development

Determining Goals in the LPS

The Focused Leader

Involving School Staff

Determining Performance Benchmarks

Establishing Success Indicators

Establishing a Banner Question

Refining the Banner Question

Summary of LPS Contents

The Structures for Collaboration

Establishing Professional Structures for Collaboration

Identifying an LPS Partner

Benefits of Peer Collaboration

Scheduling Roundtable Sessions

Sumamry of LPS Contents

The Action of Planning

Taking Action

Creating a Professional Performance Plan

Outcomes - Reflecting on Learning

Summary of LPS Contents

Technology and the LPS Process

Employing Electronic Support

LPS Process

Steps in the LPS Process

Templates of LPS Tools

Sample Completed LPS Tools

Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders

References

Index

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