Children rarely have isolated needs. A poor reader, for example, may have a vision problem, and as a result, suffer from low self-esteem. Special programs -- the school nurse who checks vision, the school psychologist who treats low self-esteem, after-school programs such as tutoring -- can all assist the individual child. Much has been written in recent years about this collaborative approach, but not much has been written about its successful implementation -- until now. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of special programs in regular schools. The entire treatment is predicated on a site-based, collaborative model that encourages an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing many of the special programs as parts of a more unified approach to meeting the needs of children and their families. Seventeen programs are outlined, such as bilingual education, child care, fine arts, and physical education. Also included is the historical evolution and development of each program, from landmark legislation to court cases, to other events that facilitated the establishment of the program in regular schools. The current status of each program is detailed, along with the national standards and goals. Principals, supervisors, special educators, school nurses, psychologists, social workers, after-school directors, athletic directors, art teachers, school board members, legislators, and parents. A Longwood Professional Book

Special Programs in Regular Schools: Historical Foundations, Standards, and Contemporary Issues

Education & Teaching

Zepeda, Sally J.

Langenbach, Michael

Schools & Teaching

Pearson

Central office resources are one of the largest assets in making meaningful change in schools, and this important book guides aspiring district leaders to take up the challenge to transform their schools, while at the same time balancing their core responsibilities. This book helps readers rethink the impact of central office on system and school initiatives, understand and apply transformational thinking, and change strategies at the central office to develop new instructional designs, create new opportunities to prioritize human and fiscal resources, and establish new leadership approaches founded on systems review and change. Full of exemplars from the field, questions for discussion, and suggested readings, this valuable textbook is for use in educational leadership preparation programs.

Developing the Organizational Culture of the Central Office: Collaboration, Connectivity, and Coherence

Lanoue, Philip D.

Derrington, Mary Lynne

Higher & Continuing Education

Routledge

Central office resources are one of the largest assets in making meaningful change in schools, and this important book guides aspiring district leaders to take up the challenge to transform their schools, while at the same time balancing their core responsibilities. This book helps readers rethink the impact of central office on system and school initiatives, understand and apply transformational thinking, and change strategies at the central office to develop new instructional designs, create new opportunities to prioritize human and fiscal resources, and establish new leadership approaches founded on systems review and change. Full of exemplars from the field, questions for discussion, and suggested readings, this valuable textbook is for use in educational leadership preparation programs.

Developing the Organizational Culture of the Central Office

A Leadership Guide to Navigating the Unknown in Education

"Recognizing that education systems have been temporarily paralyzed in the past and likely will in the future-whether it's because of a natural disaster, or pandemic-this important volume offers critical insights about how schools can effectively carry forward the mission of educating all children even in the face of system turbulence and disruption. Featuring narratives from expert leaders in urban, rural, and suburban school systems , this book explores important questions about the "new normal" such as the ways in which students can and should learn, how educators can teach and lead effectively, and how schools can carry out important functions beyond their instructional mission. Chapters present inspiring stories of leaders and teachers who have rallied, rebuilt, and problem-solved in face of the pandemic and amidst adversity, ultimately providing a roadmap for how it's possible to rebuild and adjust while preserving the fundamental core of education. Full of takeaways and firsthand insights into how systems and their schools faced turbulence, disruption, and adaptation, this book is a must read for today's educators committed to making a positive impact on the students they have the duty to serve"--

Job-Embedded Professional Development: Support, Collaboration, and Learning in Schools (Eye on Education)

In today’s schools, teachers are frequently called on to adapt new curricula and instructional practices in their classrooms. Making sense of the complexities of teaching occurs primarily during the work day, and instead of relying on before or after school one-size-fits-all professional development activities, schools must support teachers in learning on the job. The latest book from renowned author Sally J. Zepeda is written for teachers, teacher leaders, and school and district leaders who want to support job-embedded learning, a powerful form of professional development characterized by active learning and reflection grounded in the context of a teachers’ work environment.  Job-Embedded Professional Development provides a framework for helping teachers stop, take a deep breath, and learn along the way as they engage in their daily work. Through the engaging job-embedded learning activities, processes, and cases from the field explored in this book, teachers will immediately be able to:   Implement what they are learning in the context of their own classrooms;   Work with supportive peers who can coach them along the way;   Get feedback on what’s working and what needs to be tweaked;   Learn as adult learners fully capable of making sound professional judgments;   Engage in conversations that allow teachers to dig deeper into their practices;   Focus intently on content knowledge and the linkages to instruction and assessment;    Capitalize on learning in digital learning environments before, during, and after school;   Gain confidence in themselves and others through learning together.

In today’s schools, teachers are frequently called on to adapt new curricula and instructional practices in their classrooms. Making sense of the complexities of teaching occurs primarily during the work day, and instead of relying on before or after school one-size-fits-all professional development activities, schools must support teachers in learning on the job. The latest book from renowned author Sally J. Zepeda is written for teachers, teacher leaders, and school and district leaders who want to support job-embedded learning, a powerful form of professional development characterized by active learning and reflection grounded in the context of a teachers’ work environment. 
Job-Embedded Professional Development provides a framework for helping teachers stop, take a deep breath, and learn along the way as they engage in their daily work. Through the engaging job-embedded learning activities, processes, and cases from the field explored in this book, teachers will immediately be able to: <ul>
<li>Implement what they are learning in the context of their own classrooms;</li> <li>Work with supportive peers who can coach them along the way;</li> <li>Get feedback on what’s working and what needs to be tweaked;</li> <li>Learn as adult learners fully capable of making sound professional judgments;</li> <li>Engage in conversations that allow teachers to dig deeper into their practices;</li> <li>Focus intently on content knowledge and the linkages to instruction and assessment; </li> <li>Capitalize on learning in digital learning environments before, during, and after school;</li> <li>Gain confidence in themselves and others through learning together. </li> </ul>

This top-selling book will serve as the compass and road map to your school's professional development journey. A comprehensive and authoritative resource you will go to again and again, this book helps guide principals, directors of professional development, school/district committees, and other leaders in creating an effective professional development program that moves ideas from knowledge to action.  Topics include: Learning Communities, Job-Embedded Learning, Coaching, Teacher Study Groups, Critical Friends, Lesson Study, Portfolios, And more!  Additionally, this book features helpful case studies, useful forms and templates, sample agendas, and other invaluable resources for professional development.  The second edition contains the following enhancements: 1) Expanded coverage of job-embedded learning, which is a cost-effective way for administrators to enhance professional development with their staff 2) More information on the theoretical grounding of professional development with applications that can be readily adapted for use in schools 3) Updated references and figures to reflect newly published literature on the topics covered 4) User-friendly tabs, so you can find and return to your favorite sections time after time

Professional Development: What Works

Leading School Culture through Teacher Voice and Agency

Leading School Culture through Teacher Voice and Agency helps school leaders uncover, understand, and build the skill set to engage teachers in the work of school culture as they navigate the changes needed to improve the achievement for all students. This book presents a Framework for School Culture that explores how school culture, when acted upon through teacher voice and agency, is an untapped resource that can move schools forward. By supporting teacher voice and agency, the school and its teachers and leaders move toward taking collective responsibility for sustaining a culture of improvement that is stronger and more responsive.This research-grounded book is rich in practical tools to help leaders work with teachers, ensuring all the educators in a school are taking ownership over their own learning and developing the skills to reshape school culture to ensure students, teachers, and community members thrive.

Shafer, David R.

Rivera, Grant M.

Product Description Leading School Culture through Teacher Voice and Agency helps school leaders uncover, understand, and build the skill set to engage teachers in the work of school culture as they navigate the changes needed to improve the achievement for all students. This book presents a Framework for School Culture that explores how school culture, when acted upon through teacher voice and agency, is an untapped resource that can move schools forward. By supporting teacher voice and agency, the school and its teachers and leaders move toward taking collective responsibility for sustaining a culture of improvement that is stronger and more responsive.This research-grounded book is rich in practical tools to help leaders work with teachers, ensuring all the educators in a school are taking ownership over their own learning and developing the skills to reshape school culture to ensure students, teachers, and community members thrive. About the Author Sally J. Zepeda is Professor of Educational Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia, USA.Philip D. Lanoue is an Educational Consultant and the 2015 American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year, USA.Grant M. Rivera is Superintendent of Marietta City Schools, Georgia, USA.David R. Shafer is Chief Entrepreneur with Cognia, Inc., and he serves as School Board Director with the Spring-Ford Area School District, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Special Programs in Regular Schools: Historical Foundations, Standards, and Contemporary Issues

Developing the Organizational Culture of the Central Office: Collaboration, Connectivity, and Coherence

Developing the Organizational Culture of the Central Office

A Leadership Guide to Navigating the Unknown in Education

A Leadership Guide to Navigating the Unknown in Education

Job-Embedded Professional Development: Support, Collaboration, and Learning in Schools (Eye on Education)

Job-Embedded Professional Development: Support, Collaboration, and Learning in Schools (Eye on Education)

Professional Development: What Works

Leading School Culture through Teacher Voice and Agency

Leading School Culture through Teacher Voice and Agency