A School Leader's Guide to Excellence

by Farina, Carmen

• ISBN13: 9780325011387
• ISBN10: 0325011389
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-18
• Publisher: Heinemann

Summary

  This book is an enormous gift. It has the power to change you and your school in ways that will bring vibrancy and excellence to your community. - Lucy Calkins Author of Units of Study for Primary Writing and Units of Study for Teaching Writing, 3 - 5   What a pleasure to read a book on leadership that focuses on ideas so humane, clear, and wise that the reader wonders how we ever made the art of leadership so complicated and didactic.  - Ellin Oliver Keene Coauthor of Mosaic of Thought , Second Edition   A veritable treasurehouse of practical help, inspiring support and constructive challenge from two high level leaders who have keep completely in touch with the classroom and never lose sight of the humanity of their own learning and leadership. - Andy Hargreaves Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education Boston College   Carmen and Laura translate their soaring vision into a clear, . . . easy-to-use, friendly guide any educator can apply. - Bill Cirone Superintendent of Santa Barbara County Office of Education   Is something - no matter how big or small - holding your school back? If so, turn to Carmen Farina and Laura Kotch. In New York City they&rsquo

Table of Contents

An Invitation to Join Our Collaborative Community
Formulate and Communicate Your Vision	p. 1
Engage in One-to-One Conversations	p. 21
Implement the Book-of-the-Month Structure	p. 37
Celebrate!	p. 55
Supervise Creatively and Evaluate Reflectively: Participatory Lessons, Teacher Portfolios, and Peer Coaching	p. 75
Develop a Culture for Sustainable Professional Learning	p. 99
Nurture Teacher Leaders	p. 121
Plan for September in June	p. 139
Encourage Parent and Community Engagement	p. 151
A Final Word	p. 177
Recommended Professional Reading	p. 179
Index	p. 182
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