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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412955947
ISBN-13
9781412955942
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61796341
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Leadership for Resilient Schools and Communities
Subject
Educational Policy & Reform / General, Leadership, General, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2007-040307
Reviews
eoeA practical, powerful guide to creating healthier school environments, offering an interactive workbook format packed with successful strategies.e, Milstein and Henry have given us a blueprint to create schools and communities that will spread resiliency in young people. The book is a guide for making schools and communities healthier places, and it shows how to create an environment that will produce healthier adults and children. It is not merely a call to action, but a primer for making it happen., "Milstein and Henry have done policy makers and education practitioners an enormous service by developing the concept of resiliencye"the capacity to adapt in the face of adversitye"as a practical way of engaging communities in school improvement.", The resiliency work within our school allowed staff to identify their individual strengths, which then contributed to the collective power of the team by building avenues for quality communication within our professional community., The authors provide strategies that educators, leaders, and students need to cope with life's challenges and make the most of life's possibilities., "Building a foundation of resiliency will help schools and communities strengthen their futures. Milstein and Henry establish an excellent set of guiding principles. Every educational administrator needs to read and reflect upon this important work." -- John M. Daggett, Former Superintendent (05/03/2007), The book provides a wide selection of practical and user-friendly tools and strategies for understanding the meaning and importance of resiliency. A must for teachers, school leaders, boards of trustees, and parents concerned about the well-being of their schools and communities., Contains an excellent combination of theory and practice concerning resiliency. The conversational style and practical ideas are very useful in helping me as a leader get my head around making the transition from textbook to school and community reality., "The book provides a wide selection of practical and user-friendly tools and strategies for understanding the meaning and importance of resiliency. A must for teachers, school leaders, boards of trustees, and parents concerned about the well-being of their schools and communities." -- Doug Milne, Campus Manager (05/10/2007), With this achievement of a book, Milstein and Henry offer both a clear rationale for advocating resiliency as a goal and a practical guide for progressing on the path toward resiliency., A practical, powerful guide to creating healthier school environments, offering an interactive workbook format packed with successful strategies., "With this achievement of a book, Milstein and Henry offer both a clear rationale for advocating resiliency as a goal and a practical guide for progressing on the path toward resiliency." -- From the Foreword to the Second Edition by Richard A. Schmuck (09/04/2007), "The authors provide strategies that educators, leaders, and students need to cope with life's challenges and make the most of life's possibilities." -- Barry Brooker, Associate Dean of Primary Teacher Education (06/29/2007), SA practical, powerful guide to creating healthier school environments, offering an interactive workbook format packed with successful strategies., Milstein and Henry have done policy makers and education practitioners an enormous service by developing the concept of resiliency-the capacity to adapt in the face of adversity-as a practical way of engaging communities in school improvement., "The resiliency work within our school allowed staff to identify their individual strengths, which then contributed to the collective power of the team by building avenues for quality communication within our professional community." -- Cate Gully, Deputy Principal (06/29/2007), In a world that continues to offer new challenges to students' and adults' sense of personal and professional well-being and commitment to community, this highly practical yet deeply thoughtful book is a 'must read, must use' for leaders in schools, communities, and businesses. No other book in the field of resiliency manages to combine the deep thought and practical wisdom of its authors in such a powerful way., "Milstein and Henry have done policy makers and education practitioners an enormous service by developing the concept of resiliency'e"the capacity to adapt in the face of adversity'e"as a practical way of engaging communities in school improvement.", "Building a foundation of resiliency will help schools and communities strengthen their futures. Milstein and Henry establish an excellent set of guiding principles. Every educational administrator needs to read and reflect upon this important work." -- John M. Daggett, Former Superintendent "The book provides a wide selection of practical and user-friendly tools and strategies for understanding the meaning and importance of resiliency. A must for teachers, school leaders, boards of trustees, and parents concerned about the well-being of their schools and communities." -- Doug Milne, Campus Manager "Contains an excellent combination of theory and practice concerning resiliency. The conversational style and practical ideas are very useful in helping me as a leader get my head around making the transition from textbook to school and community reality." -- Paul Potaka, Principal "In a world that continues to offer new challenges to students' and adults' sense of personal and professional well-being and commitment to community, this highly practical yet deeply thoughtful book is a must-read, must-use for leaders in schools, communities, and businesses. No other book in the field of resiliency manages to combine the deep thought and practical wisdom of its authors in such a powerful way." -- Christopher Day, Professor of Education "The resiliency work within our school allowed staff to identify their individual strengths, which then contributed to the collective power of the team by building avenues for quality communication within our professional community." -- Cate Gully, Deputy Principal "Milstein and Henry have done policy makers and education practitioners an enormous service by developing the concept of resiliency-the capacity to adapt in the face of adversity-as a practical way of engaging communities in school improvement." -- John Davies, Emeritus Professor of Higher Education Policy and Management "The authors provide strategies that educators, leaders, and students need to cope with life's challenges and make the most of life's possibilities." -- Barry Brooker, Associate Dean of Primary Teacher Education "Milstein and Henry have given us a blueprint to create schools and communities that will spread resiliency in young people. The book is a guide for making schools and communities healthier places, and it shows how to create an environment that will produce healthier adults and children. It is not merely a call to action, but a primer for making it happen." -- From the Foreword to the First Edition by Paul D. Houston "With this achievement of a book, Milstein and Henry offer both a clear rationale for advocating resiliency as a goal and a practical guide for progressing on the path toward resiliency." -- From the Foreword to the Second Edition by Richard A. Schmuck "A practical, powerful guide to creating healthier school environments, offering an interactive workbook format packed with successful strategies." -- The Bookwatch, April 2008, "Contains an excellent combination of theory and practice concerning resiliency. The conversational style and practical ideas are very useful in helping me as a leader get my head around making the transition from textbook to school and community reality." -- Paul Potaka, Principal (05/10/2007), "Milstein and Henry have done policy makers and education practitioners an enormous service by developing the concept of resiliency'the capacity to adapt in the face of adversity'as a practical way of engaging communities in school improvement." -- John Davies, Emeritus Professor of Higher Education Policy and Management (06/29/2007), "In a world that continues to offer new challenges to students' and adults' sense of personal and professional well-being and commitment to community, this highly practical yet deeply thoughtful book is a must-read, must-use for leaders in schools, communities, and businesses. No other book in the field of resiliency manages to combine the deep thought and practical wisdom of its authors in such a powerful way." -- Christopher Day, Professor of Education (06/04/2007), 'eoeA practical, powerful guide to creating healthier school environments, offering an interactive workbook format packed with successful strategies.'e�, Milstein and Henry have done policy makers and education practitioners an enormous service by developing the concept of resiliency--the capacity to adapt in the face of adversity--as a practical way of engaging communities in school improvement., "Milstein and Henry have given us a blueprint to create schools and communities that will spread resiliency in young people. The book is a guide for making schools and communities healthier places, and it shows how to create an environment that will produce healthier adults and children. It is not merely a call to action, but a primer for making it happen." -- From the Foreword to the First Edition by Paul D. Houston (09/04/2007), In a world that continues to offer new challenges to students' and adults' sense of personal and professional well-being and commitment to community, this highly practical yet deeply thoughtful book is a must-read, must-use for leaders in schools, communities, and businesses. No other book in the field of resiliency manages to combine the deep thought and practical wisdom of its authors in such a powerful way., Building a foundation of resiliency will help schools and communities strengthen their futures. Milstein and Henry establish an excellent set of guiding principles. Every educational administrator needs to read and reflect upon this important work.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
370.1580973
Table Of Content
Dedication List of Tables and Figures List of Handouts Foreword by Richard A. Schmuck Foreword to the First Edition by Paul D. Houston Preface Organization of the Book About the Authors Part I. Basic Concepts 1. Resiliency: Promoting Everyone's Potential to Succeed Why the Urgency? An Introduction to Resiliency The Problem With Problem Solvers 2. Building Resilient Communities Why Community Development and Resiliency Traditional Ways of Thinking About Community Three Realities of Community: Rural, Urban, and Suburban Visualizing the Resilient Community Leadership Activities for Building a Resilient Community: Where Do We Start? Part II. Resiliency for Everyone 3. Student Resiliency: Building a Base for Positive Living What Are the Problems That Youth Face? Changing Our Mind Maps: From Deficits to Potentials Student Resiliency: The Community and School's Responsibilities Leadership Strategies That Promote Student Resiliency Bringing It All Together as an Overall Resiliency-Building Approach 4. Educator Resiliency: Nurturing the Nurturers Resiliency Pathways and Educators' Performance Over Their Career Span The Ability of Educators to Perform Well Over Time: Coping With Plateauing The Impact of the School Environment on Educator Resiliency Strategies to Overcome School-Based Barriers to Educator Resiliency 5. School Resiliency: Creating Supportive Environments for Students, Educators, and Communities Does Your School Support Resiliency? Improving School Resiliency Means Changing Schools Backwards Planning School Resiliency-Building Strategies 6. Community Resiliency: Developing Partnerships Building Relationships Between Schools and Their Communities Communities With Characteristics of Resiliency Community Support Is Needed for School Resiliency School Support Is Needed for Community Resiliency From Reactive to Proactive Community Relationships Strategies for Improving Community Resiliency Part III. Making It Happen for Schools & Communities 7. Leading Resiliency Development Initiatives: Strategies for Managing and Assessing Change Bringing It All Together and Leading Resiliency Development Initiatives The Four Stages of Change Group Development Leadership Needs Facilitation Skills Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation 8. School and Community Resiliency Initiatives A Reality Perspective Communities on the Forefront of Improvement In Closing Resource A: Handouts References Index
Synopsis
"The book provides a wide selection of practical and user-friendly tools and strategies for understanding the meaning and importance of resiliency. A must for anyone concerned about the well-being of their schools and communities." --Doug Milne, Campus ManagerUniversity of Canterbury, Nelson Campus, New Zealand "Milstein and Henry establish an excellent set of guiding principles. Every educational administrator needs to read and reflect upon this important work." --John M. Daggett, Former SuperintendentAshland Public Schools, OR Develop an environment that fosters well-being and promotes success for the entire school community! As a practical guide for creating healthier school environments, this interactive workbook offers proven strategies for developing resiliency--the emotional strength and constructive attitude necessary for students, schools, and communities to thrive. Mike M. Milstein and Doris Annie Henry expand on the groundbreaking concepts presented in their first edition, Spreading Resiliency , to underscore the critical role of educational leaders and incorporate feedback from educators who have used the book to improve their schools. The updated exercises, case studies, and reproducibles are presented in a workbook style to help administrators: Diagnose current problems and implement strategies for change Assess their own readiness to facilitate resiliency initiatives Increase educator enthusiasm and strengthen professional development Build confidence and coping capabilities in students Partner effectively with surrounding communities This invaluable resource supplies all the tools that school leaders, teacher leaders, and district administrators need to foster resiliency and implement effective, positive improvement initiatives., Combining proven strategies with new information for developing resiliency in schools, this edition emphasizes the critical role of school leaders and features updated exercises for implementing change., ""The book provides a wide selection of practical and user-friendly tools and strategies for understanding the meaning and importance of resiliency. A must for anyone concerned about the well-being of their schools and communities.""?Doug Milne, Campus ManagerUniversity of Canterbury, Nelson Campus, New Zealand""Milstein and Henry establish an excellent set of guiding principles. Every educational administrator needs to read and reflect upon this important work.""?John M. Daggett, Former SuperintendentAshland Public Schools, OR"Develop an environment that fosters well-being and promotes success for the entire school community!"As a practical guide for creating healthier school environments, this interactive workbook offers proven strategies for developing resiliency'the emotional strength and constructive attitude necessary for students, schools, and communities to thrive.Mike M. Milstein and Doris Annie Henry expand on the groundbreaking concepts presented in their first edition, "Spreading Resiliency," to underscore the critical role of educational leaders and incorporate feedback from educators who have used the book to improve their schools. The updated exercises, case studies, and reproducibles are presented in a workbook style to help administrators: Diagnose current problems and implement strategies for changeAssess their own readiness to facilitate resiliency initiativesIncrease educator enthusiasm and strengthen professional developmentBuild confidence and coping capabilities in studentsPartner effectively with surrounding communitiesThis invaluable resource supplies all the tools that school leaders, teacher leaders, and district administrators need tofoster resiliency and implement effective, positive improvement initiatives., "The book provides a wide selection of practical and user-friendly tools and strategies for understanding the meaning and importance of resiliency. A must for anyone concerned about the well-being of their schools and communities." -Doug Milne, Campus Manager University of Canterbury, Nelson Campus, New Zealand "Milstein and Henry establish an excellent set of guiding principles. Every educational administrator needs to read and reflect upon this important work." -John M. Daggett, Former Superintendent Ashland Public Schools, OR Develop an environment that fosters well-being and promotes success for the entire school community! As a practical guide for creating healthier school environments, this interactive workbook offers proven strategies for developing resiliency-the emotional strength and constructive attitude necessary for students, schools, and communities to thrive. Mike M. Milstein and Doris Annie Henry expand on the groundbreaking concepts presented in their first edition, Spreading Resiliency, to underscore the critical role of educational leaders and incorporate feedback from educators who have used the book to improve their schools. The updated exercises, case studies, and reproducibles are presented in a workbook style to help administrators: Diagnose current problems and implement strategies for change Assess their own readiness to facilitate resiliency initiatives Increase educator enthusiasm and strengthen professional development Build confidence and coping capabilities in students Partner effectively with surrounding communities This invaluable resource supplies all the tools that school leaders, teacher leaders, and district administrators need to foster resiliency and implement effective, positive improvement initiatives.
LC Classification Number
LC221.M554 2008
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