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"[Examining the] role of school librarians in student success, this instructional guide offers ... [librarians guidance] to develop, align, and evaluate curriculum with your library collection in mind. Includes charts, tables, models, and discussion questions ... Features specific process examples for effective collection development [and] explains both horizontal and vertical curriculum mapping"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the concept of school library programs and provides an overview of school library program management; examines professional and legislated standards for school libraries, and discusses the part a manager plays in meeting them; links management with leadership, differentiating the two, and showing how the school librarian can carry out both roles; ... offers guidance for developing and working with budgets, obtaining additional funding, and using collaboration to support the school library program; provides concrete advice on hiring, training, supervising, assessment, and recognizing library workers and other library team members; and [more]"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the pressing issues in American college campuses, including legal, policy, and student development issues, and more.

"Collective efficacy (CE) ... [is] the belief that, through collective actions, educators can influence student outcomes and increase achievement. [Donohoo argues that] educators with high efficacy show greater effort and persistence, willingness to try new teaching approaches, and attend more closely to struggling students' needs. This book presents practical strategies and tools for increasing student achievement by sharing: rationale and sources for establishing CE, conditions and leadership practices for CE to flourish, [and] professional learning structures/protocols"--Provided by publisher.

Students will acquire important knowledge about the complex and interrelated functions common to all organizations: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. The book introduces new thoughts and techniques alongside those that have stood the test of time and trial. Contemporary examples are given to illustrate discussions on such themes as strategic planning and total quality management.

Offers a brief history of school library programs; discusses preparation programs and job-seeking behavior for the potential librarian, managing the school library, personnel, the budget, and programs, and includes professional networking, leadership, advocacy, and professional associations.

Applies the latest research and theory of personality type, multiple intelligences, experimental learning models, and Mind Styles model to create a differentiated approach for staff development.

"Todd Whitaker, Jeff Zoul, and Jimmy Casas studied educators from across the nation and discovered four key behaviors of excellence [which they share with readers]"-- Provided by publisher.

Offers a re-imagining of the American educational system by presenting parents and educators with new modes of wonder, creativity, and initiative.