Describes a variety of leadership responsibilities that have an effect on student achievement.
This book introduces a top-down power mechanism called defined autonomy, a concept that focuses on district-defined, nonnegotiable, common goals and a system of accountability supported by assessment tools.
It is important to note that since Cooper's meta-analysis, there have been a number of studies (some of them conducted by Cooper) indicating that homework does produce beneficial results for students in grades as low as 2nd grade (see ...
Written in a down-to-earth and people-first style, this book is for principals and aspiring school leaders. Caposey shares insightful advice and meaningful examples for building a healthy school culture.
Offering the most up-to-date research on this central issue, this book will both inform and shape the debate.
This hands-on guide is a valuable resource for both current and aspiring school leaders.
Kouzes, J., & Posner, B. (1987). The leadership challenge: How to get extraordinary things done in organizations. San Francisco: JosseyBass. Kouzes, J., & Posner, B. (2003). Challenge is the opportunity for greatness.
This book introduces high-level leaders to a top-down power mechanism called "defined autonomy," a concept that focuses on district-defined, nonnegotiable, common goals and a system of accountability supported by assessment tools.
Designed as a self-study resource, this handbook guides readers through nine categories of instructional strategies proven to improve student achievement.
Building on the analysis that was first reported in School Leadership That Works, the authors of Balanced Leadership identify the 21 responsibilities associated with effective leadership and show how they relate to three overarching ...
Based on a review of 81 key research articles from the last 20 years, this concise book examines how certain practices can affect student achievement, including: * Communication and interaction * Classroom observation and feedback to ...