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“This handbook synthesizes the best of educational research in an easily accessible format. Educators will find it an effective roadmap for leading their schools to organizational excellence, effective instruction, and optimum student achievement.”
—Brenda P. Dean, Assistant Superintendent
Hamblen County Schools, Morristown, TN
“The author clearly makes the case for the principal to be THE instructional and curricular leader of his or her school site. Principals who embrace this CAN and WILL make the difference for students!”
—Marianne L. Lescher, Principal
Kyrene Elementary School District, Tempe, AZ
Practical guidance for spearheading curriculum development and change
This comprehensive guide walks headteachers through the curriculum development and renewal process with encouragement, hitting the hard issues of doing more with less, integrating technology, overcoming resistance to change, and improving student outcomes. The authors incorporate the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards for headteachers as they relate to curriculum leadership. Highlights include step-by-step guidance for: Developing a culture that is conducive to curriculum advancement; Working collaboratively with personnel; Integrating state and national standards into school curriculum; Maximizing professional development opportunities; Connecting curriculum to instruction
The Principal's Guide to Curriculum Leadership is ideal for practicing and aspiring public and private school administrators. Special features include discussion questions, case studies, activities, specialized curriculum models, resources, and references.
A Curriculum Leadership Journey
A Curriculum Leadership Journey
Close your eyes and tap your heels together three times. And think to yourself, there's no place like home.
ISLLC Standards and Curriculum Leadership
Principal Will Wonkermann opened our examination of curriculum leadership in Chapter 1 with a solitary moment standing in a hallway musing over his school's mission statement that, in turn, led him to ponder about his role as curriculum leader. This led to his decision to redouble his effort to exhibit curriculum leadership. However, as is the case in many recommitment decisions, self-doubts begin to arise.
Principal Wonkermann is not alone in self-doubts. We all experience them whether we choose to admit it or not. It's one thing to ...
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