This book offers key tools and tactics that help school leaders navigate the complex and busy work of improving a school, allowing them to maintain success during the full calendar year. Through practical guidance and "Have to Do" strategies, School Leadership through the Seasons breaks down the challenges of leading a school into manageable steps that align with the seasons of the year. After reading this book, you'll be able to: implement school improvement processes at high levels, build a culture and climate that promotes safety and learning, and respond to student and staff needs.
Autorentext
Ann T. Mausbach is Assistant Professor for Educational Leadership at Creighton University and formerly held positions as an assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, coordinator of staff development, director of curriculum, and director of elementary education.
Kim Morrison is the principal of an urban middle school located in the Midwest and has been in elementary and district administration for over fifteen years.
Inhalt
Chapter 1: Introduction
Section I: Sowing the Field: Commitments
Chapter 2: Implementation of School Improvement Processes at High Levels
Chapter 3: Development of a Safe Culture that Promotes Learning
Chapter 4: Use of a Growth Mindset to Develop and Enhance Professional Capitol
Section II: Seasons: Working the Field to Yield Higher Results
Chapter 5: Fall: Starting the Year with Clarity and Focus
Chapter 6: Winter: Making the Work Happen through Implementation and Monitoring
Chapter 7: Spring: Staying the Course while Looking Forward
Chapter 8: Summer: Reflecting, Refining, and Planning
Appendix