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The Principal as Professional Development Leader

Foreword by Dennis Sparks


February 2004 | 176 pages | Corwin
"At last we have a book that realistically, empathically, and interestingly describes leadership and the professional development work that needs to accompany it—for principals. It is all here: readings, web sites, theory, practice, helpful forms to use, vignettes of principals. Lindstrom and Speck are both 'insiders' and 'outsiders' teaching us in the best of ways how to both think about and act on our new knowledge!"
Ann Lieberman, Senior Scholar
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

"This is the book to read! I will recommend it to my colleagues the minute it is off of the press. The authors should be very proud of their work and contribution to a pivotal need in the field. Bottom line: It will help improve what we do for children—our ultimate purpose."
Becky J. Cooke, Principal
Evergreen Elementary School, Spokane, WA

Raise student achievement by developing leadership, teamwork, skills, and knowledge in teachers!

Individual teachers have the greatest effect on student performance. Principals, as professional development leaders, are in the best position to provide teachers with the professional development strategies they need to improve their skills and raise student achievement. The Principal as Professional Development Leader guides readers through a step-by-step process to formulate, implement, and evaluate long-term professional development.

Authors Phyllis H. Lindstrom and Marsha Speck simplify and focus the function of the principal as professional development leader by providing scenarios, processes, context, and content that principals can use to create an integrated, collaborative learning environment. Aligned with National Staff Development Council standards, this user-friendly resource includes

  • Rubrics, worksheets, and surveys
  • Professional development planners
  • Sample forms for classroom visits and observations
  • Calendars of professional development activities
  • Recommended readings and reflective questions
In order to improve learning for all students, this unique text provides the strategies, skills, and tools necessary to build the capacity of professional development within the school. The authors supply practical techniques for analyzing student achievement data, evaluating professional development plans, and achieving a culture of sustained improvement.

Dennis Sparks
Foreword
 
Preface
 
About the Authors
 
1. What It Means to Be a Professional Development Leader
 
2. The Principal as Builder: Building the Capacity of the Professional Learning Community
 
3. The Principal as Designer: Developing Focus, Plans, and Resources
 
4. The Principal as Implementer: Taking Action
 
5. The Principal as Reflective Leader: Evaluating Results
 
6. The Principal as Change Agent: The Challenge for the Future
 
Resource A: Recommended Readings
 
Resource B: Recommended Websites
 
References
 
Index

"This is the book to read! I will recommend it to my colleagues the minute it is off the press. The authors should be very proud of their work and contribution to a pivotal need in the field. Bottom line: It will help us improve what we do for children—our ultimate purpose."

Becky J. Cooke, Principal
Evergreen Elementary School, Spokane, WA

"At last we have a book that realistically, empathically, and interestingly describes leadership and the professional development work that needs to accompany it—for principals. It is all here: readings, web sites, theory, practice, helpful forms to use, vignettes of principals. Lindstrom and Speck are both ‘insiders’ and ‘outsiders’ teaching us in the best of ways how to both think about and act on our new knowledge!"

Ann Lieberman, Senior Scholar
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

Overview of the Professional Development Process and clear framework for research and investigation

Dr Gerri Spinella
Educational Admin , National Louis University
November 19, 2009

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