Seven Steps to Effective Instructional Leadership [Hardcover]

Updated Edition of Best Seller!

Become a more effective instructional leader with research-based information and activities.

Updated Edition of Best Seller!

Become a more effective instructional leader with research-based information and activities.

You won't find a more practical, detailed guide to improving school effectiveness than is contained between the covers of this book!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.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.The book is an excellent resource for self assessment or a tool for gaining feedback from staff.There is a good balance between the summary of research and references to the aquired wisdom born out of first-hand experience.Preface
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
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