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Book Synopsis Updated Edition of Best Seller!
Become a more effective instructional leader with research-based information and activities.
Trade ReviewYou won′t find a more practical, detailed guide to improving school effectiveness than is contained between the covers of this book! -- Leonard O. Pellicer, Dean School of Education
Few books on school leadership have effectively brought together the best of educational theory and practice for school administrators as Elaine McEwan′s Seven Steps to Instructional Leadership has. -- Michael Pladus, 1999 MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year
This is an outstanding book with practical, ready to use suggestions as to how to improve teaching and learning in our schools. As practitioners, the students found the books to be researched-based, easy to absorb, clearly defined traits and descriptors, with stories to bring clarity to the traits, and with meaningful reflection activities to focus on present and future practices. -- Pauli Nikolay, Adjunct Professor
The book is an excellent resource for self assessment or a tool for gaining feedback from staff. -- The School Administrator, June 2003
There is a good balance between the summary of research and references to the aquired wisdom born out of first-hand experience. -- School Leadership & Management, February 2004
Table of ContentsPreface About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Step One: Establish, Implement, and Achieve Academic Standards 2. Step Two: Be an Instructional Resource for Your Staff 3. Step Three: Create a School Culture and Climate Conducive to Learning 4. Step Four: Communicate the Vision and Mission of Your School 5. Step Five: Set High Expectations for Your Staff and Yourself 6. Step Six: Develop Teacher Leaders 7. Step Seven: Establish and Maintain Positive Relationships With Students, Staff, and Parents Conclusion Resource A: Instructional Leadership Checklist Resource B: Instructional Leadership Checklist Response Form Resource C: Elizabeth McCay′s Assignment References Index
