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"Leadership Strategies for Teachers captures nearly all of the leadership situations that a teacher encounters at one point or another. The author provides a clear snapshot of many practical theories that can aid any aspiring, or situational, leader."
—Erin Powers, English Teacher
Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Los Angeles, CA
Do you see yourself as a leader?
You should! Teachers rarely see themselves as leaders, but as a teacher who is committed to your students and to your own professional development, you already help advance school improvement efforts. This practical handbook shows you how to expand your leadership skills by offering strategies for improving student achievement, extending your own learning, collaborating with others for school improvement, and supporting shared vision and values in your learning community!
Educators at all levels will find invaluable information for developing leadership skills and strengthening their school communities. Included are strategies for:
- Goal setting and strategic planning
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Reflective inquiry and practice
- Professional development and networking
In addition, numerous case studies, the latest research about teacher leaders, and reflective worksheets will help you extend your talents, knowledge, and skills as a learning leader.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
1. Teachers as Leaders
- Who Are Teacher-Leaders?
- REACH Model for Teacher-Leaders
- Strategies for Increasing Teacher Leadership Potential
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
2. Teacher-Leaders and Change
- The Change Process
- Strategies for Teacher-Leaders as Change Agents
- Change and Control
- Change and Stress
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
3. Teacher-Leaders Improving Student Achievement
- Teachers as Learning Leaders
- Communication With Students
- Communication With Families
- Strategies for Focusing on Student Achievement
- Parent and Teacher Expectations: A Matter of Balance
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
4. Teacher-Leaders Extending Their Own Learning
- Teacher-Leader as a Professional
- Reflective Practice and Inquiry
- The Self-Directed Development Model
- Action Research
- Classroom-Based Development Models
- Professional Teaching Portfolio
- Communicating Leadership
- Obstacles to Continued Learning for Teacher-Leaders
- Strategies for Teacher-Leaders’ Lifelong Learning
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
5. Teacher-Leaders Collaborating for School Improvement
- The School Improvement Model
- Teachers as Situational Leaders
- Situational Leading for Professional Development
- Communication With Colleagues
- Strategies for Leadership Collaboration
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
6. Teacher-Leaders Supporting Shared Vision and Values
- Defining Shared Vision and Values
- Sustaining and Connecting Teacher-Leaders
- Communicating Vision
- Strategies to Use When Connecting With Other Teacher-Leaders
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
Resources
Resources
References
References
Index
Index
Description
"Leadership Strategies for Teachers captures nearly all of the leadership situations that a teacher encounters at one point or another. The author provides a clear snapshot of many practical theories that can aid any aspiring, or situational, leader."
—Erin Powers, English Teacher
Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Los Angeles, CA
Do you see yourself as a leader?
You should! Teachers rarely see themselves as leaders, but as a teacher who is committed to your students and to your own professional development, you already help advance school improvement efforts. This practical handbook shows you how to expand your leadership skills by offering strategies for improving student achievement, extending your own learning, collaborating with others for school improvement, and supporting shared vision and values in your learning community!
Educators at all levels will find invaluable information for developing leadership skills and strengthening their school communities. Included are strategies for:
- Goal setting and strategic planning
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Reflective inquiry and practice
- Professional development and networking
In addition, numerous case studies, the latest research about teacher leaders, and reflective worksheets will help you extend your talents, knowledge, and skills as a learning leader.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
1. Teachers as Leaders
- Who Are Teacher-Leaders?
- REACH Model for Teacher-Leaders
- Strategies for Increasing Teacher Leadership Potential
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
2. Teacher-Leaders and Change
- The Change Process
- Strategies for Teacher-Leaders as Change Agents
- Change and Control
- Change and Stress
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
3. Teacher-Leaders Improving Student Achievement
- Teachers as Learning Leaders
- Communication With Students
- Communication With Families
- Strategies for Focusing on Student Achievement
- Parent and Teacher Expectations: A Matter of Balance
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
4. Teacher-Leaders Extending Their Own Learning
- Teacher-Leader as a Professional
- Reflective Practice and Inquiry
- The Self-Directed Development Model
- Action Research
- Classroom-Based Development Models
- Professional Teaching Portfolio
- Communicating Leadership
- Obstacles to Continued Learning for Teacher-Leaders
- Strategies for Teacher-Leaders’ Lifelong Learning
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
5. Teacher-Leaders Collaborating for School Improvement
- The School Improvement Model
- Teachers as Situational Leaders
- Situational Leading for Professional Development
- Communication With Colleagues
- Strategies for Leadership Collaboration
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
6. Teacher-Leaders Supporting Shared Vision and Values
- Defining Shared Vision and Values
- Sustaining and Connecting Teacher-Leaders
- Communicating Vision
- Strategies to Use When Connecting With Other Teacher-Leaders
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
Resources
Resources
References
References
Index
Index
Reviews
June 2006 | 136 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781412937092 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 28/04/2023 | 9781483362076 | $36.00 |
"Leadership Strategies for Teachers captures nearly all of the leadership situations that a teacher encounters at one point or another. The author provides a clear snapshot of many practical theories that can aid any aspiring, or situational, leader."
—Erin Powers, English Teacher
Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Los Angeles, CA
Do you see yourself as a leader?
You should! Teachers rarely see themselves as leaders, but as a teacher who is committed to your students and to your own professional development, you already help advance school improvement efforts. This practical handbook shows you how to expand your leadership skills by offering strategies for improving student achievement, extending your own learning, collaborating with others for school improvement, and supporting shared vision and values in your learning community!
Educators at all levels will find invaluable information for developing leadership skills and strengthening their school communities. Included are strategies for:
- Goal setting and strategic planning
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Reflective inquiry and practice
- Professional development and networking
In addition, numerous case studies, the latest research about teacher leaders, and reflective worksheets will help you extend your talents, knowledge, and skills as a learning leader.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- 1. Teachers as Leaders
- Who Are Teacher-Leaders?
- REACH Model for Teacher-Leaders
- Strategies for Increasing Teacher Leadership Potential
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
- 2. Teacher-Leaders and Change
- The Change Process
- Strategies for Teacher-Leaders as Change Agents
- Change and Control
- Change and Stress
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
- 3. Teacher-Leaders Improving Student Achievement
- Teachers as Learning Leaders
- Communication With Students
- Communication With Families
- Strategies for Focusing on Student Achievement
- Parent and Teacher Expectations: A Matter of Balance
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
- 4. Teacher-Leaders Extending Their Own Learning
- Teacher-Leader as a Professional
- Reflective Practice and Inquiry
- The Self-Directed Development Model
- Action Research
- Classroom-Based Development Models
- Professional Teaching Portfolio
- Communicating Leadership
- Obstacles to Continued Learning for Teacher-Leaders
- Strategies for Teacher-Leaders’ Lifelong Learning
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
- 5. Teacher-Leaders Collaborating for School Improvement
- The School Improvement Model
- Teachers as Situational Leaders
- Situational Leading for Professional Development
- Communication With Colleagues
- Strategies for Leadership Collaboration
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
- 6. Teacher-Leaders Supporting Shared Vision and Values
- Defining Shared Vision and Values
- Sustaining and Connecting Teacher-Leaders
- Communicating Vision
- Strategies to Use When Connecting With Other Teacher-Leaders
- Looking Back/REACHing Forward
- Resources
- References
- Index