school management and organization

Text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the many neighborhood helpers in their community, such as the school principal.

Data-driven instruction is the philosophy that schools should focus on two simple questions: how do you know if are students learning? And when they are not, what do you do about it?.

" .. proposes a fundamental shift in how educators think about the meetings [they] attend ... [and] argues that these gatherings are potentially the most important venue where adult and organizational learning can take place in schools. The simple, succinct, and practical book shows how meeting planning can become a key strategy in the service of school improvement"--Publisher.

A three volume set that includes 446 articles arranged in twenty-five sections that cover a wide range of topics, starting with a historical look at education, and including sections on education theory, psychology, law, government, school safety, diversity, curriculum, counseling, teaching methods, technology in education, testing, alternative education, teacher education and international perspectives.

A three volume set that includes 446 articles arranged in twenty-five sections that cover a wide range of topics, starting with a historical look at education, and including sections on education theory, psychology, law, government, school safety, diversity, curriculum, counseling, teaching methods, technology in education, testing, alternative education, teacher education and international perspectives.

A three volume set that includes 446 articles arranged in twenty-five sections that cover a wide range of topics, starting with a historical look at education, and including sections on education theory, psychology, law, government, school safety, diversity, curriculum, counseling, teaching methods, technology in education, testing, alternative education, teacher education and international perspectives.

"This book provides a framework for readers to begin their own implementation It gives them an understanding of the current research on SEL and systems change and contains links to other resources to continue the process. It also provides questions to prompt reflection for change agents and their teams to consider during implementation. Finally, it provides the reader with real-world experiences. School teams can use the information to design professional development and track their progress. Tools to collect evidence of the decision-making process that schools have made during implementation will be integrated throughout the book"--.

"The challenges of leadership come in distinct cycles of survival, creation, and legacy, according to the authors. Learn to recognize the challenges of each cycle and be ready to adjust your leadership to match your context using research-based strategies. Understand how a clear moral purpose can enhance every leader's ability to lead effective change"--Publisher's website.