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Using recent survey results from 34 award-winning NCLB blue-ribbon
secondary headteachers across the United States, author Sandra
Harris examines over 100 of their best field-based practices to
help school leaders everywhere succeed in making their schools the
best that they can be. The chapters in this unique collection are
organized around six themes to help secondary school headteachers
learn from their peers successful strategies centred on leadership,
shaping campus culture, communicating for collaboration, curriculum
and instruction, school improvement plans, and personalizing the
learning environment. Aspiring, new, and veteran secondary
headteachers will benefit from: o Descriptions of best practices
and ideas for implementing them o Recommended reading list for
effective headteachers o Reflection and insight from successful
headteachers o Additional resources to further extend best
practices This invaluable resource covers the most current
research, ideas, and strategies to help secondary headteachers
become exemplary school leaders and create a thriving school
environment.
'Provides a rare opportunity to get inside the heads of the best
superintendents in the country. Harris' book captures essential
craft knowledge that every superintendent needs to succeed in the
job' -Robert S. McCord, Associate Professor of Educational
Leadership, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 'An excellent book for
experienced and new superintendents. I kept coming across little
nuggets and big ideas that I couldn't wait to implement
immediately' -Janie L. Nusser, Superintendent South Seneca Central
School District, NY In today's challenging educational environment,
superintendents need proven strategies that will help them lead
their schools and districts successfully. This topical resource
offers a collection of proven best practices from award-winning
superintendents. Representing school districts with diverse
populations, school sizes, and communities, 22 current and former
superintendents from around the country detail in their own words
the practices that have been central to their professional and
districtwide success. Readers can learn from the wisdom and
experience of these outstanding leaders on topics such as: -
Transformational leadership that provides direction for the
district - Community building, outreach, and effective partnerships
- Responding to changing times, changing standards, and student
needs - Developing strategies for overcoming barriers to effective
reform Learning From the Best is a valuable resource for new and
experienced superintendents seeking to steer their districts
through today's most pressing educational issues.
Using recent survey results from 34 award-winning NCLB blue-ribbon
secondary headteachers across the United States, author Sandra
Harris examines over 100 of their best field-based practices to
help school leaders everywhere succeed in making their schools the
best that they can be. The chapters in this unique collection are
organized around six themes to help secondary school headteachers
learn from their peers successful strategies centred on leadership,
shaping campus culture, communicating for collaboration, curriculum
and instruction, school improvement plans, and personalizing the
learning environment. Aspiring, new, and veteran secondary
headteachers will benefit from: o Descriptions of best practices
and ideas for implementing them o Recommended reading list for
effective headteachers o Reflection and insight from successful
headteachers o Additional resources to further extend best
practices This invaluable resource covers the most current
research, ideas, and strategies to help secondary headteachers
become exemplary school leaders and create a thriving school
environment.
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