Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A complete guide to administrative and instructional leadership, Handbook of School Improvement poses two key questions for discussion: What is a high-performing school? and What does a principal do to create a high-performing school?
This illuminating text provides answers to those and other critical questions via findings from a ground-breaking study of exceptional principals who have created high-performing schools. Reflecting in-depth interviews with 20 principals of outstanding or significantly improved schools, the authors discuss individual and group activities that can be used by district and school administrators, staff developers, teachers, and parents working together for school improvement.This resource also presents an array of top resources that include books, articles, Web sites, standards, videos, kits, tools, workbooks, career-planning materials, and interviews with experts.
Synopsis
Learn how successful principals make a difference in their school's performance
Based on a ground-breaking study and numerous firsthand accounts, this illuminating book captures unique perspectives from 20 outstanding principals, representing a wide range of urban and rural schools. This resource includes:
- The nine personal characteristics that help principals lead high-performing schools
- Practical strategies for balancing both administrative responsibilities and instructional leadership
- Guidance on using a systems-development approach to support excellence at every level
- Discussion of the use of research and data for school improvement
- Tips and suggestions from effective principals, along with recommended resources for further learning
Synopsis
Capturing insights from 20 successful principals, this illuminating book presents real-world strategies that help school leaders refine their administrative skills and generate dramatic improvements in schoolwide achievement.