Set the tone for schoolwide success and watch student achievement soar! Heightened student achievement is cultivated in a safe, stimulating, and cooperative learning environment. This user-friendly guide provides principals ways to focus on creating a positive school climate and culture, realizing visionary leadership, embracing cultural diversity, and promoting school self-renewal. Both research based and rich with examples, this second volume of a seven-part series will instill confidence in new principals and renew the enthusiasm of veteran administrators. Its straightforward insights and proven best practices make it a one-stop resource for harnessing the power of school culture to boost morale and achievement while fostering a successful learning community schoolwide. This well-organized resource crystallizes key points for quick access and easy implementation through features such as: "Before We Get Started" questionnaire and response analysis Case study and accompanying reflective questions "What You Should Know About" section framing each chapter Self-assessment resource for determining effectiveness of cultural leadership Other titles in this leadership series:
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412915872
ISBN-13
9781412915878
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45585144
Product Key Features
Author
Jeffrey G. Glanz
Publication Name
What Every Principal Should Know about Cultural Leadership
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Lb2805.G52 2006
Table of Content
DedicationAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorQuestionnaire: Before We Get Started...1. Introduction Case Study and Reflective Questions2. 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 Conclusion3. Best Practices in Visionary Leadership Examining Beliefs and Values Composing a Vision Statement Actualizing Your Vision Conclusion4. Best Practices in Promoting Cultural Diversity Encouraging Culturally Relevant Teaching Debunking Myths About Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Leading in Culturally Relevant Ways Conclusion5. 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 ConclusionConclusion: Building and Sustaining a Learning CommunityResource A. Realities of Cultural Leadership: In-Basket SimulationsResource B. Assessing Your Role as Cultural LeaderResource C. An Annotated Bibliography of Best ResourcesReferencesIndex
Copyright Date
2006
Topic
Administration / General, Administration / School Superintendents & Principals