Leading Learning : Change Student Achievement Today!

by Rosemarye T. Taylor

• ISBN13: 9781412978705
• ISBN10: 141297870X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-21
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

There is no single solution to the challenges of improving learning and closing the gap for disadvantaged children. Rather, improvement is the result of a number of successful practices used together. This valuable resources shows school and district leaders how specific, consistent actions can result in dramatic change and increased student achievement.

Table of Contents

List of Tables	p. ix
List of Resources	p. x
Preface	p. xi
Who Will Benefit From This Book?	p. xiii
How Is the Book Organized?	p. xiii
What Are the Special Features?	p. xiv
Reflection	p. xiv
Acknowledgment	p. xv
About the Author	p. xvii
Introduction and Background	p. 1
How Did the Research Begin?	p. 1
Why Interview Research?	p. 2
Who Participated in the Interviews?	p. 3
What Actions Do These Leaders Take?	p. 4
Reflection	p. 10
Helpful Terms	p. 10
Focus the Culture on Learning: Make Decisions for Student Learning	p. 11
Leader in Action: Paula St. Francis, Rimfire Elementary School	p. 13
Leader in Action: Les Potter, Silver Sands Middle School	p. 15
Leader in Action: Carol Moore, Osceola High School	p. 16
Leader in Action: Cynthia Dodge, Lake Silver Elementary and Special School	p. 18
Reflection	p. 20
Practical Tips	p. 20
Trends in Focusing Culture on Learning and Making Decisions For Learning	p. 21
Helpful Terms	p. 21
Stimulate Intellectual Growth	p. 25
Leader in Action: Linda Roman, Fort Wayne Community Schools	p. 28
Leader in Action: Dale Moxley, Round Lake Charter Elementary School	p. 28
Leader in Action: Harold Border, Hunter's Creek Middle School	p. 29
Leader in Action: Janie Phelps, Orange Country Public Schools	p. 30
Reflection	p. 31
Practical Tips	p. 32
Trends in Stimulating Intellectual Growth	p. 33
Helpful Terms	p. 34
Resources for Leaders	p. 35
Invest Personally in the Change	p. 35
Leader in Action: Paul Sansom, Adairville K-8 School	p. 38
Leader in Action: Donald Fennoy, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology	p. 40
Leader in Action: Bill Vogel, Seminole County Public Schools	p. 41
Reflection	p. 43
Practical Tips	p. 43
Trends in Making a Personal Investment	p. 43
Helpful Terms	p. 45
Collborate to Optimize Success	p. 46
Leader in Action: Principals, Citrus County Middle School	p. 50
Leader in Action: Todd Trimble, Legacy Middle School	p. 52
Leader in Action: Mike Armbruster, Ocoee High School	p. 53
Leader in Action: UCF-Progress Energy Leadership Institute	p. 54
Reflection	p. 55
Practical Tips	p. 56
Trends in Collaboration	p. 56
Helpful Terms	p. 57
Strategize for Consistency	p. 58
Leader in Action: Nancy Simon, Central Ridge Elementary School	p. 62
Leader in Action: Jaime Quinones, Shafter High School	p. 63
Leader in Action: Tom Curry, Citrus County Schools	p. 65
Reflection	p. 67
Practical Tips	p. 67
Trends in Strategizing for Consistency	p. 67
Helpful Terms	p. 68
Let the Data Speak: Then Take Action	p. 69
Leader in Action: Barrett Nelson, Lewisburg K-8 School	p. 72
Leader in Action: Connie Collins, Crooms Academy of Information Technology	p. 74
Leader in Action: Van Mitchell, Colonial High School	p. 75
Leader in Action: Anna Marie Cote, Seminole County Public Schools	p. 77
Reflection	p. 79
Practical Tips	p. 79
Trends in Data-Based Decision Making	p. 79
Helpful Terms	p. 80
Engage Families in Learning	p. 81
Leader in Action: Gonzalo La Cava, Oakshire Elementary School	p. 83
Leader in Action: Nancy Velez, Leesburg High School	p. 84
Leader in Action: Grant Rivera, South Cobb High School	p. 86
Leader in Action: Peter Gorman, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	p. 88
Reflection	p. 89
Practical Tips	p. 89
Trends in Engaging Families in Learning	p. 89
Helpful Terms	p. 90
Influence Through the Political Environment	p. 91
Principals and the District Political Environment	p. 92
District Leaders	p. 92
Leader in Action: Carol Kelly, New Smyrna Beach High School	p. 93
Leader in Action: Beverly Perrault, Wicklow Elementary School	p. 94
Leader in Action: Pam Tapley, St. Cloud High School	p. 94
Leader in Action: Barbara Jenkins, Orange County Public Schools	p. 95
Reflection	p. 96
Practical Tips	p. 97
Trends in Leveraging the Political Environment	p. 98
Helpful Terms	p. 98
Reflections on Leading Learning for Second-Order Change	p. 99
Curriculum	p. 100
Instruction	p. 101
Assessment	p. 104
Concluding Thoughts	p. 104
Principal Interview Protocol	p. 108
District Leader Interview Protocol	p. 114
Guidelines for Collaborative Sessions, Rimfire Elementary School	p. 119
Team Meeting Notes, Hunter's Creek Middle School	p. 120
Leadership Team, Crystal River High School 2007-2008	p. 122
Walkthrough Comment Card, Citrus County School	p. 124
Ridgeback Reflections, Central Ridge Elementary School	p. 126
Excerpts From Attendance Policy, Leesburg High School	p. 127
References	p. 128
Index	p. 130
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