What Every Principal Should Know About Cultural Leadership [Paperback]

Set the tone for success and harness the power of school culture to boost achievement with this user-friendly, one-stop resource.

Set the tone for success and harness the power of school culture to boost achievement with this user-friendly, one-stop resource.

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Questionnaire: Before We Get Started...
1. Introduction
Case Study and Reflective Questions
2. Best Practices in Sustaining Positive Organizational Climate and Culture
Building Relationships With Students
Building Relationships With Teachers
Building an Ethic of Caring
Building Staff Morale
Conclusion
3. Best Practices in Visionary Leadership
Examining Beliefs and Values
Composing a Vision Statement
Actualizing Your Vision
Conclusion
4. Best Practices in Promoting Cultural Diversity
Encouraging Culturally Relevant Teaching
Debunking Myths About Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Leading in Culturally Relevant Ways
Conclusion
5. Best Practices in Fostering Organization Self-Renewal
Dealing With the Problem of Change
Dealing With the Problem of Conflict
Dealing With the Challenge of Renewal
Conclusion
Conclusion: Building and Sustaining a Learning Community
Resource A. Realities of Cultural Leadership: In-Basket Simulations
Resource B. Assessing Your Role as Cultural Leader
Resource C. An Annotated Bibliography of Best Resources
References
Index