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1 online resource (145 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Table of Contents; Introduction; 1 Fostering a Culture of Support; Vision, Mission, and Goals; The Professionals; The Students; The Community; 2 The Vision, Mission, and Goals; Starting from the Ground Up; School Culture Defined; Aligning Under a Mission Statement; Creating or Confirming a Vision Statement; School Improvement Plans; Identifying Goals; Steps You Can Take to Support the Vision, Mission, and Goals; 3 The Professionals; Define Expectations; Difficult Conversations; Attempt to Create Self-Realization |
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Explain and Attempt to Understand WhyBest Practices for Difficult Conversations; Lead Professional Development; How to Encourage a Community of Growth; Identify an Individual's Areas for Improvement; Everybody Is a Leader (Shared Leadership); Delegation (Not Dumping) and Capacity-Building; Insulated Failures; Relationships; School Mission and Vision Should Come Before Relationships; Tips for Building or Maintaining Beneficial Relationships; Evaluation; Informal Observations; Effective Feedback; 4 The Students; Lead Instruction; Define the Scope of Curriculum |
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Define Learning Outcomes, Not MethodsHow to Guide Collaboration During Curriculum Alignment; Rigor; Implementation; Monitoring Progress; Students' Social and Emotional Challenges; Learner-Focused Education; Two Lenses; Policy Alone Never Overrides Practice; Classroom Management; Teacher Ownership; Engagement; Clear Expectations; Mutual Respect; Intervention; Focus on the Core Curriculum; Embrace the Team Concept; Catch Students Before They Fail; Forget the Triangle; Social-Emotional Awareness and Support; 5 The Community; Schools Are Central to Community Pride; Bad Reports Travel Far |
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The Five S'sCommunication; Establish Rules at the Beginning; Be Consistent; Community Support; Identify Community Needs; Spreading the Word; Community Service; Call to Action: Lead Change; References |
| Summary |
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. Learn the essential strategies that will help you transform and improve your school by embodying a service mindset and focusing on supporting the mission and vision, the professionals in the building, the students, and the community as a whole |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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School management and organization -- United States
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School environment -- United States
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Educational leadership -- United States
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Educational leadership
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School environment
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School management and organization
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317922049 |
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1317922042 |
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