Designing the School Leader's Portfolio

Second Edition
Designing the School Leader's Portfolio
December 2007 | 136 pages | Corwin
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"The book's style and format allows the busy person to use the tasks easily. The tools can be used in workshops with school staff to provide a clear framework of operation, giving sound reasons for the activities involved and defining the purpose for and the nature of involving of others in the portfolio process."
—Shirley O'Neill, Associate Professor of Education
University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Build a professional community that fosters learning, reflection, and collaboration!

Professional portfolios give educational leaders a structure for sharing knowledge and viewing themselves as learners, collaborators, and facilitators of community learning. Drawing from her experience in working with schools across the country, Mary E. Dietz guides educators in the highly rewarding process of designing and implementing a leadership portfolio.

This practical guide provides a four-part system for leading a professional learning community in developing action plans, advancing goals, and documenting achievements. The second edition has been updated to align with ISLLC standards and includes a rich collection of resources, tools, and templates on a CD-ROM. Educational leaders will learn how to:

  • Link leadership growth to school improvement goals
  • Design a data-based leadership growth plan
  • Foster collaborative efforts among staff members
  • Develop a comprehensive system for continuous individual and schoolwide improvement

Designing the School Leader's Portfolio, Second Edition, helps principals, district administrators, and staff developers build a professional community that works and learns together.

Contents

Foreword by Linda Lambert

Foreword by Linda Lambert

How to Use This Book

How to Use This Book

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

  • 1. The Role of the Leadership Performance System in Accelerating Student Achievement
  • The Role of the Leadership Performance System
  • The LPS Process
  • The Benefits of the LPS
  • The Importance of Leaders as Learners
  • Getting Ready to Design and Implement Your LPS
  • LPS Portfolio
  • 2. Establishing a Purpose for the LPS
  • The First Phase of the LPS
  • Establishing a Purpose for the LPS
  • Leadership Standards and Expectations
  • Defining the LPS Purpose and Function
  • Defining One's Theory of Action
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 3. Focusing the LPS
  • The Convergence of Goals and Professional Development
  • Determining Goals in the LPS
  • The Focused Leader
  • Involving School Staff
  • Determining Performance Benchmarks
  • Identifying Success Indicators
  • Establishing a Banner Question
  • Refining the Banner Question
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 4. The Process and Structures for Collaborations
  • Establishing Professional Structures for Collaborations
  • Identifying an LPS Partner
  • Benefits of Peer Collaboration
  • Scheduling Roundtable Sessions
  • Sumamry of LPS Contents
  • 5. Outcomes for Action Planning and Reporting Results
  • Taking Action
  • Creating a Professional Performance Plan
  • Outcomes - Reporting Results
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 6. Technology and the LPS Process
  • Employing Electronic Support

Appendices

Appendices

Appendix A: LPS Resource Matrix

Appendix A: LPS Resource Matrix

Appendix B: Steps in the LPS Process

Appendix B: Steps in the LPS Process

Appendix C: Templates of LPS Tools

Appendix C: Templates of LPS Tools

Appendix D: Sample Completed LPS Tools

Appendix D: Sample Completed LPS Tools

Appendix E: Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders

Appendix E: Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders

References

References

Index

Index

Resources

CD

Included with the book; paper sleeve.

Description

"The book's style and format allows the busy person to use the tasks easily. The tools can be used in workshops with school staff to provide a clear framework of operation, giving sound reasons for the activities involved and defining the purpose for and the nature of involving of others in the portfolio process."
—Shirley O'Neill, Associate Professor of Education
University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Build a professional community that fosters learning, reflection, and collaboration!

Professional portfolios give educational leaders a structure for sharing knowledge and viewing themselves as learners, collaborators, and facilitators of community learning. Drawing from her experience in working with schools across the country, Mary E. Dietz guides educators in the highly rewarding process of designing and implementing a leadership portfolio.

This practical guide provides a four-part system for leading a professional learning community in developing action plans, advancing goals, and documenting achievements. The second edition has been updated to align with ISLLC standards and includes a rich collection of resources, tools, and templates on a CD-ROM. Educational leaders will learn how to:

  • Link leadership growth to school improvement goals
  • Design a data-based leadership growth plan
  • Foster collaborative efforts among staff members
  • Develop a comprehensive system for continuous individual and schoolwide improvement

Designing the School Leader's Portfolio, Second Edition, helps principals, district administrators, and staff developers build a professional community that works and learns together.

Contents

Foreword by Linda Lambert

Foreword by Linda Lambert

How to Use This Book

How to Use This Book

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

  • 1. The Role of the Leadership Performance System in Accelerating Student Achievement
  • The Role of the Leadership Performance System
  • The LPS Process
  • The Benefits of the LPS
  • The Importance of Leaders as Learners
  • Getting Ready to Design and Implement Your LPS
  • LPS Portfolio
  • 2. Establishing a Purpose for the LPS
  • The First Phase of the LPS
  • Establishing a Purpose for the LPS
  • Leadership Standards and Expectations
  • Defining the LPS Purpose and Function
  • Defining One's Theory of Action
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 3. Focusing the LPS
  • The Convergence of Goals and Professional Development
  • Determining Goals in the LPS
  • The Focused Leader
  • Involving School Staff
  • Determining Performance Benchmarks
  • Identifying Success Indicators
  • Establishing a Banner Question
  • Refining the Banner Question
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 4. The Process and Structures for Collaborations
  • Establishing Professional Structures for Collaborations
  • Identifying an LPS Partner
  • Benefits of Peer Collaboration
  • Scheduling Roundtable Sessions
  • Sumamry of LPS Contents
  • 5. Outcomes for Action Planning and Reporting Results
  • Taking Action
  • Creating a Professional Performance Plan
  • Outcomes - Reporting Results
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 6. Technology and the LPS Process
  • Employing Electronic Support

Appendices

Appendices

Appendix A: LPS Resource Matrix

Appendix A: LPS Resource Matrix

Appendix B: Steps in the LPS Process

Appendix B: Steps in the LPS Process

Appendix C: Templates of LPS Tools

Appendix C: Templates of LPS Tools

Appendix D: Sample Completed LPS Tools

Appendix D: Sample Completed LPS Tools

Appendix E: Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders

Appendix E: Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders

References

References

Index

Index

Resources

CD

Included with the book; paper sleeve.
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Designing the School Leader's Portfolio


December 2007 | 136 pages | Corwin

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"The book's style and format allows the busy person to use the tasks easily. The tools can be used in workshops with school staff to provide a clear framework of operation, giving sound reasons for the activities involved and defining the purpose for and the nature of involving of others in the portfolio process."
—Shirley O'Neill, Associate Professor of Education
University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Build a professional community that fosters learning, reflection, and collaboration!

Professional portfolios give educational leaders a structure for sharing knowledge and viewing themselves as learners, collaborators, and facilitators of community learning. Drawing from her experience in working with schools across the country, Mary E. Dietz guides educators in the highly rewarding process of designing and implementing a leadership portfolio.

This practical guide provides a four-part system for leading a professional learning community in developing action plans, advancing goals, and documenting achievements. The second edition has been updated to align with ISLLC standards and includes a rich collection of resources, tools, and templates on a CD-ROM. Educational leaders will learn how to:

  • Link leadership growth to school improvement goals
  • Design a data-based leadership growth plan
  • Foster collaborative efforts among staff members
  • Develop a comprehensive system for continuous individual and schoolwide improvement

Designing the School Leader's Portfolio, Second Edition, helps principals, district administrators, and staff developers build a professional community that works and learns together.


Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword by Linda Lambert
  • How to Use This Book
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Role of the Leadership Performance System in Accelerating Student Achievement
  • The Role of the Leadership Performance System
  • The LPS Process
  • The Benefits of the LPS
  • The Importance of Leaders as Learners
  • Getting Ready to Design and Implement Your LPS
  • LPS Portfolio
  • 2. Establishing a Purpose for the LPS
  • The First Phase of the LPS
  • Establishing a Purpose for the LPS
  • Leadership Standards and Expectations
  • Defining the LPS Purpose and Function
  • Defining One's Theory of Action
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 3. Focusing the LPS
  • The Convergence of Goals and Professional Development
  • Determining Goals in the LPS
  • The Focused Leader
  • Involving School Staff
  • Determining Performance Benchmarks
  • Identifying Success Indicators
  • Establishing a Banner Question
  • Refining the Banner Question
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 4. The Process and Structures for Collaborations
  • Establishing Professional Structures for Collaborations
  • Identifying an LPS Partner
  • Benefits of Peer Collaboration
  • Scheduling Roundtable Sessions
  • Sumamry of LPS Contents
  • 5. Outcomes for Action Planning and Reporting Results
  • Taking Action
  • Creating a Professional Performance Plan
  • Outcomes - Reporting Results
  • Summary of LPS Contents
  • 6. Technology and the LPS Process
  • Employing Electronic Support
  • Appendices
  • Appendix A: LPS Resource Matrix
  • Appendix B: Steps in the LPS Process
  • Appendix C: Templates of LPS Tools
  • Appendix D: Sample Completed LPS Tools
  • Appendix E: Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders
  • References
  • Index

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"The book's style and format allows the busy person to use the tasks easily. The tools can be used in workshops with school staff to provide a clear framework , giving sound reasons for the activities involved and defining the purpose for and the nature of involving others in the portfolio process."
Shirley O'Neill, Associate Professor of Education, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
"The theoretical framework behind the development of the portfolio is very powerful, and the organization of the book is great."
Steve Hutton, Area Coordinator, Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline, KY

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