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Author : Linda E. Reksten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781741709209
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Sustaining Extraordinary Student Achievement written by Linda E. Reksten and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Linda E. Reksten
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452293201
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)
Download or read book Sustaining Extraordinary Student Achievement written by Linda E. Reksten and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The patterns described in these successful schools both validated and challenged my thinking. I can see opportunities for renewed emphasis in our district and much hope for continuing our progress with students." —Nancy Skerritt, Assistant Superintendent Tahoma School District, Maple Valley, WA Transform your school with best leadership practices that sustain high student achievement year after year! What are the key elements necessary for creating enduring student success? In the era of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and high-stakes accountability, district leaders, principals, and teachers need to develop core values and practices that will help schools not only meet learning goals, but sustain performance over time. Sustaining Extraordinary Student Achievement presents "on-the-ground, walking-the-hallways" case studies and analyses of five Title I elementary schools that overcame a myriad of challenges, including high staff turnover and a high percentage of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, to achieve and maintain academic excellence. Drawing from interviews, vignettes, and site visits, the author shows how these schools succeeded through strategies that align with research on effective schools, such as: Creating a school culture that emphasizes high standards and expectations Nurturing collaboration and effective shared leadership Using data to target instruction, intervene with students, and make decisions Focusing on exemplary standards Empowering staff to do their best work Initiate meaningful change in your school with progressive practices and proven leadership strategies!
Author : Elaine L. Wilmore
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452261164
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)
Download or read book Passing the Superintendent TExES Exam written by Elaine L. Wilmore and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wilmore has hit another homerun! This book is a great resource to help all future administrators not only pass the test, but also fully understand the domains and competencies set forth by SBEC. Wilmore′s knowledge, wisdom, and enthusiasm are all evident in this outstanding book. A must-read for those interested in passing the exam and entering the wonderful career of school administration." —Jay E. McWilliams, Principal McCamey High School, TX The perfect study guide for aspiring superintendents to succeed on the TExES exam! In this comprehensive resource, Elaine L. Wilmore guides superintendents in Texas and elsewhere through the TExES exam for superintendent licensure. Because Texas standards are closely aligned with those of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC), this must-have guide is useful for aspiring educational leaders across the nation, not just those taking the TExES exam. This book covers each of the ten key competencies in detail within three domains: leadership and educational community, instructional leadership, and administrative leadership. Wilmore highlights what test-takers must know and understand as they approach this important exam, including: Details and examples from each domain and leadership competency Test-taking tips and strategies Data analysis and problem-solving skills Plans for preparing both cognitively and psychologically, leading up to the day of the exam Suggested additional resources This relevant resource offers support not only for passing the exam, but also to improve test performance and achieve lifelong leadership goals.
Author : Elaine L. Wilmore
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452286000
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)
Download or read book Passing the Principal TExES Exam written by Elaine L. Wilmore and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to acing the TExEs exam This best-selling handbook is the definitive resource for prospective principals who want to boost student performance and demonstrate outstanding school leadership. Thoroughly updated to address the completely revamped TExES exam, this new edition details: The domains and competencies of successful school leadership The leadership philosophy on which TexES is constructed A sample test and important areas to focus on What to do in the weeks, days, and even the night before the test An extensive list of additional resources to supplement each domain
Author : Shana Burnett Ed.D
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 166326189X
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (632 download)
Download or read book Transformative Leadership written by Shana Burnett Ed.D and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey creating a thriving school culture combined with the power of exceptional leadership! In this captivating and eye-opening exploration, discover the profound impact that different leadership styles can have on the overall atmosphere of a school. From creating a nurturing environment and fostering growth to sparking transformation that boosts student achievement, the influence of school leaders should not be underestimated. Aspiring and experienced educational leaders will discover their power in shaping a positive and vibrant school culture. Through personal stories and extensive research, author Shana Burnett guides readers through proven methods for training staff and parents to promote academic growth and cultivate a thriving school environment. Explore the thought-provoking findings of Dr. Burnett’s study, demonstrating the positive influence of structural and analytical leadership styles on school culture and student achievement. Enlightening and empowering, this book is a must-read. It invites you to unlock strategies leading to remarkable transformations in your school community. Whether you’re a school administrator, teacher, or educational policymaker, Transformative Leadership is a compass for unlocking the potential within every school. Join the conversation on redefining the role of leadership in education and learn how to create and sustain a school culture that not only meets today’s challenges but prepares students and educators for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Author : Mila Rechcigl
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1728371597
Total Pages : 1243 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)
Download or read book American Learned Men and Women with Czechoslovak Roots written by Mila Rechcigl and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 1243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apart from a few articles, no comprehensive study has been written about the learned men and women in America with Czechoslovak roots. That’s what this compendium is all about, with the focus on immigration from the period of mass migration and beyond, irrespective whether they were born in their European ancestral homes or whether they have descended from them. Czech and Slovak immigrants, including Bohemian Jews, have brought to the New World their talents, their ingenuity, their technical skills, their scientific knowhow, and their humanistic and spiritual upbringing, reflecting upon the richness of their culture and traditions, developed throughout centuries in their ancestral home. This accounts for the remarkable success and achievements of these settlers in their new home, transcending through their descendants, as this monograph demonstrates. The monograph has been organized into sections by subject areas, i.e., Scholars, Social Scientists, Biological Scientists, and Physical Scientists. Each individual entry is usually accompanied with literature, and additional biographical sources for readers who wish to pursue a deeper study. The selection of individuals has been strictly based on geographical ground, without regards to their native language or ethical background. This was because under the Habsburg rule the official language was German and any nationalistic aspirations were not tolerated. Consequently, it would be virtually impossible to determine their innate ethnic roots or how the respective individuals felt. Doing it in any other way would be a mere guessing, and, thus, less objective.
Author : Elaine L. Wilmore
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1544342160
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)
Download or read book Passing the Principal as Instructional Leader TExES Exam written by Elaine L. Wilmore and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premier guide to acing the exam—completely revised! The toughest test in Texas has been updated—and so has this best-selling preparation book. As you explore each element of the exam’s new structure—eleven competencies within six domains—you’ll make the transition from thinking like a teacher to reflecting, reacting, and responding like a learner-centered principal. Features of the third edition include: An overview of the updated TExES philosophy In-depth analysis of the new domains and competencies Real-life stories and applications Test-taking strategies—online and offline Tips for time management and stress relief before, during, and after the exam
Author : Miloslav Rechcigl Jr.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1524620696
Total Pages : 1148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (246 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Bohemian and Czech-American Biography written by Miloslav Rechcigl Jr. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 1148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Czech ambassador to the United States, H. E. Petr Gandalovic noted in his foreword to this book that Mla Rechcgl has written a monumental work representing a culmination of his life achievement as a historian of Czech America. The Encyclopedia of Bohemian and Czech American Biography is a unique and unparalleled publication. The enormity of this undertaking is reflected in the fact that it covers a universe, starting a few decades after the discovery of the New World, through the escapades and significant contributions of Bohemian Jesuits and Moravian brethren in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the mass migration of the Czechs after the revolutionary year of 1848, and up to the early years of the twentieth century and the influx of refugees from Nazism and communism. The encyclopedia has been planned as a representative, a comprehensive and authoritative reference tool, encompassing over 7,500 biographies. This prodigious and unparalleled encyclopedic vade mecum, reflecting enduring contributions of notable Americans with Czech roots, is not only an invaluable tool for all researchers and students of Czech American history but is also a carte blanche for the Czech Republic, which considers Czech Americans as their own and as a part of its magnificent cultural history.
Author : Rosemarye Taylor
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 141297870X
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)
Download or read book Leading Learning written by Rosemarye Taylor and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Taylor shows how school leadership actions can turn almost any educational challenge into a positive. Her use of current school administrators as examples, the explanatory charts, and the guiding professional analysis make this book a necessary companion to implementing sustained school reform' - Mary Ann Haas, Retired Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Flagler School District, FL There is no single solution to improving learning and closing the gap for disadvantaged children. Rather, improvement is the result of a number of successful practices used together. This valuable resource shows school and district leaders how specific, consistent actions can result in dramatic change and increased student achievement. From stimulating intellectual growth to making decisions based on data, this book provides leader actions and examples of schools where the gap in learning is closing through exceptional leadership, and includes: - Numerous examples from real schools, offering descriptions and analysis of actions that increase achievement - Interviews with successful headteachers that provide a realistic look at the issues involved - A focus on second-order changes, where small improvements can create dramatic rethinking of the organization, the roles of individuals, and the approach to learning - Ample forms, sample notes, templates, and other materials to get you started Based on theory, but grounded in practice, this book shows headteachers the specific actions they need to take to drive high levels of student achievement in their schools.
Author : Richard DuFour
Publisher : Solution Tree Press
ISBN 13 : 1935542397
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (355 download)
Download or read book Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap written by Richard DuFour and published by Solution Tree Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expansion of Whatever It Takes sharpens the focus on the pyramid of interventions strategy. The authors examine case studies of schools and districts across North America to illustrate how PLC at WorkTM is a sustainable and transferable process that ensures struggling students get the support they need to achieve. They address how to enrich and extend the learning of proficient students and explain how PLC intervention processes align with RTI legislation.
Author : Megan Gestson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781090347824
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (478 download)
Download or read book BEFORE Teaching and Learning written by Megan Gestson and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extreme pressure principals feel today to immediately improve student achievement is crippling. Often, this leads to stress, frustration, damaged relations, and poor employee retention. Even worse, this intense pressure regularly results in the creation of systems and structures that lead to short-term increases, yet long-term decreases, in achievement. On the contrary, principals who create the time and space necessary to address climate, culture, and other non-academic issues before beginning an intense focus on teaching and learning strategically lay the foundation for extraordinary, sustainable growth in student achievement. This book is a practical guide, or playbook, on where and how to start school turnaround, which is needed more than ever today. Following two principals on their real-life leadership journeys at three unique yet very challenging schools, this book provides its readers practical and powerful strategies for, and insights into, transforming outcomes for students, teachers, leaders, and the system as a whole.
Author : Betsy O. Barefoot
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470730641
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Achieving and Sustaining Institutional Excellence for the First Year of College written by Betsy O. Barefoot and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2002, the Policy Center on the First Year of College (supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Atlantic Philanthropies, and Lumina Foundation for Education) sponsored a project to recognize colleges and universities as "Institutions of Excellence" in their design and execution of the first year. Thirteen colleges and universities—representing a broad spectrum of campus types—were selected as exceptional institutions that place a high priority on the first-year experience. Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in the First Year of College includes case studies of each of the thirteen exemplary institutions. These studies illustrate and analyze the colleges’ best practices in teaching, assessing, and retaining first-year college students. The individual case studies offer lessons learned and have broad potential application beyond the particular type of institution represented.
Author : Stephen R. Covey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147110446X
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)
Download or read book The Leader in Me written by Stephen R. Covey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children in today's world are inundated with information about who to be, what to do and how to live. But what if there was a way to teach children how to manage priorities, focus on goals and be a positive influence on the world around them? The Leader in Meis that programme. It's based on a hugely successful initiative carried out at the A.B. Combs Elementary School in North Carolina. To hear the parents of A. B Combs talk about the school is to be amazed. In 1999, the school debuted a programme that taught The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleto a pilot group of students. The parents reported an incredible change in their children, who blossomed under the programme. By the end of the following year the average end-of-grade scores had leapt from 84 to 94. This book will launch the message onto a much larger platform. Stephen R. Covey takes the 7 Habits, that have already changed the lives of millions of people, and shows how children can use them as they develop. Those habits -- be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek to understand and then to be understood, synergize, and sharpen the saw -- are critical skills to learn at a young age and bring incredible results, proving that it's never too early to teach someone how to live well.
Author : Melissa Evans-Andris
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1412968682
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)
Download or read book Changing for Good written by Melissa Evans-Andris and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This important work identifies the critical elements of sustainability--the necessary goal of systemic reform--which requires a long-term commitment to change for the benefit of students' - Lois Adams-Rogers, Deputy Executive Director, Council of Chief State School Officers The recent emphasis on educational reform has lead to many books on initiating school improvement, but relatively few on how to sustain reform efforts so that improvements have a lasting impact. Changing for Good offers a detailed examination of current schoolwide reform efforts and identifies strategies for introducing, managing, and sustaining successful school renewal programs. Based on a six-year study of 74 schools, the book provides a model for generating the necessary district support, schoolwide leadership, teacher commitment, and performance outcomes to cultivate improvement that lasts. Applicable at all levels, this model helps readers: - Align reform efforts with educational standards and accountability guidelines - Create a research-based improvement plan - Support change by developing a shared vision - Promote distributed leadership - Celebrate gains to encourage cooperation The most beneficial school improvements are the ones that endure. With this exceptional resource, educational administrators and leaders can create a school environment that embraces meaningful change, sustains positive reform, and ensures successful learning outcomes.
Author : Michael Dennis Graham
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 130481498X
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (48 download)
Download or read book People Strategy: The Revolution - Harnessing the Power of People to Build and Sustain Extraordinary Organizations written by Michael Dennis Graham and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through this book we hope to open hands, minds, and hearts in organizations to a new world of opportunities. Today (in the early years of the second decade of the 21st century) the world's population is something over 7 billion people. That's a lot of people and a lot of potential brain power, buying power, and leadership power. This book can help organizations to connect to and capture this great potential by understanding the necessary value exchanges and engagement opportunities.
Author : Douglas B. Reeves
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 141661639X
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (166 download)
Download or read book Leading Change in Your School written by Douglas B. Reeves and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guiding schools through significant change is one of the toughest challenges educational leaders face, but learning from the examples of those who have succeeded can make it less daunting. In Leading Change in Your School, distinguished author and researcher Douglas B. Reeves offers lessons learned through his work with educators in thousands of schools around the world and presents real-life examples of leaders who have met the challenge of change head-on—with impressive results for their schools and districts. Readers will also find practical resources for engaging their colleagues in change initiatives. Expanding on a number of his columns in the journal Educational Leadership, Reeves offers insights ad recommendations in four areas: * Creating conditions for change, including assessments to determine personal and organizational readiness for change; * Planning change, including cautionary notes about strategic planning; * Implementing change, including the importance of moving from rhetoric to day-to-day reality; and * Sustaining change, including the need to reorient priorities and values so that individual convenience gives way to a shared sense of the greater good. The change leaders—both teachers and administrators—whose stories Reeves tells come from varied districts, but they share a passion for creating schools that work for all students. They are, Reeves says, "people like you, sharing similar challenges but perhaps with different results."
Author : Frank Crowther
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452223971
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)
Download or read book From School Improvement to Sustained Capacity written by Frank Crowther and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive approach to achieving long-term school improvement Bestselling author Frank Crowther makes a compelling case for capacity building and parallel leadership as the keys to ensuring sustainable improvement. Based on a study of how school leaders collaborated to enhance quality in their workplaces, this book: Outlines six research-based dynamics for accomplishing lasting results Provides real-life examples of successful parallel leadership among school staff Demonstrates effective capacity building in multiple settings Everything you need to build a successful and sustainable plan that is rooted in enduring principles is right here, complete with practical examples and proven tools.
