Leadership on Purpose : Promising Practices for African American and Hispanic Students

by Rosemary Papa

• ISBN13: 9780761945482
• ISBN10: 0761945482
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-03
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

"With a wonderful mix of theory and practice, this volume is for professionals and for lay people, indeed for anyone interested in the crucial questions related to educational leadership in this country. The authors are to be congratulated, and the readers will be grateful for their efforts." Barry Munitz President and CEO JP Getty Trust Learn proven techniques to increase achievement in ethnically diverse classrooms! This compelling guide masterfully demonstrates how high achievement can exist in the midst of high minority enrollment and high poverty. By drawing upon the best practices of 13 exemplary schools, the book highlights the specific means by which ethnically diversea??namely African American and Latinoa??students can attain educational success. These "Promising Practices" are presented in a user-friendly, well-organized format, with real examples interwoven throughout. An invaluable resource, it shares school-tested methods that can be replicated readily, including: 7 strategies for principals to be effective leaders, creating a culture of equal learning opportunities for all students 8 tactics for successful curriculum and classroom instruction, from assessment to staff development 9 proven ways to make meaningful connections with parents, which promote higher student and teacher performance

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
About the Authors	xi
Promising Practices	1	(10)
Principal Strategies	11	(8)
Clarity of Mission	12	(2)
PP: Posting of School Mission	12	(1)
PP: Bulletin Boards Are Tied to the Standards	13	(1)
PP: Principal Spends First Few Weeks of School in Classrooms Daily	14	(1)
Schoolwide Scheduling of Activities	14	(3)
PP: Lunch Period Is 45 Minutes Long With Only One 20-Minute Recess to Optimize Teacher Sharing	15	(1)
PP: No interruptions Before 10:30 A.M. to Allow a Reading Block	15	(1)
PP: Pacing Schedules Are Done Schoolwide and Are Reviewed by the Principal Weekly	15	(1)
PP: Class Size Reduction Through 4th Grade	16	(1)
Other Scheduling and Curricula Priorities	17	(1)
Summary	18	(1)
School Curriculum and Classroom Instruction	19	(16)
Assessment	20	(3)
PP: Principal Tests New Students	21	(1)
PP: Student Portfolios as Continuous Assessment	22	(1)
Staff Development	23	(4)
PP: Teachers Are Trained in English Language Development (ELD)	25	(2)
Teacher Collaboration	27	(2)
PP: Teachers Hold Regular Team Meetings	28	(1)
Instruction	29	(5)
PP: Direct-Instruction Approach Is Used	30	(1)
PP: English Language Development (ELD) Is Taught Schoolwide	31	(1)
PP: A Pre-K Program Is Organized	32	(1)
PP: Daily Lessons Are Posted in the Classroom	33	(1)
Summary	34	(1)
Family and Community Connections	35	(14)
School-Home Communication	36	(4)
PP: Students Wear Uniforms	37	(1)
PP: Correspondence to Parents Is Sent in More Than One Language	38	(1)
PP: Schools Provide Free Breakfast	39	(1)
School Activities in the Home	40	(3)
PP: Homework Is Assigned	40	(1)
PP: Schools Provide Assistance for Parents	41	(2)
PP: Students Are Assigned Work During Intersession	43	(1)
Parents in Schools	43	(4)
PP: Parents Are Involved in Schools	44	(1)
PP: Parents Are Trained to Assist in the Classroom	45	(1)
PP: School Curriculum Includes Parents	46	(1)
Summary	47	(2)
From Promising Practices to Action	49	(14)
What We Need to Ask Ourselves	50	(11)
Questions for School-Site Leaders	50	(1)
About School Leadership	50	(1)
About the School Curriculum	51	(1)
About the Classroom	51	(1)
About the Community	52	(1)
Questions for Teachers	53	(1)
About School Leadership	53	(1)
About the School Curriculum	54	(1)
About the Classroom	54	(1)
About the Community	55	(1)
Questions for District Administrators	55	(1)
About District Leadership	55	(1)
About School Leadership	56	(1)
About the Curriculum and Classrooms	56	(1)
About the Community	57	(1)
Questions for School Board Members	57	(1)
About School Leadership	58	(1)
About the School Curriculum	58	(1)
About the Classroom	58	(1)
About the Community	59	(1)
Questions for Parents	59	(1)
About School Leadership	59	(1)
About the School Curriculum	60	(1)
About the Classroom	60	(1)
About the Community	60	(1)
Summary	61	(2)
Resource A: School-Site Information	63	(2)
Resource B: Brief Overview of Bibliography	65	(4)
Resource C: Research Methodology	69	(8)
Resource D: A Case for District Leadership	77	(6)
References	83	(4)
Suggested Readings	87	(2)
Index	89