You know the leadership practices that matter most are the ones that have proven to positively affect student achievement. This book puts you on the journey to acquiring those practices by drawing on in-depth stories of school leaders from across the United States. Balancing when and how to maintain the status quo with when and how to challenge it is often the difference between effective and ineffective leadership. Learn how a balanced approach—melding purposeful change with continuous maintenance—makes school leaders more effective in implementing the three fundamental components of leadership:
- Establishing a clear focus and keeping everyone targeted on issues that matter most.
- Managing the difficult challenges associated with making the changes that will improve your school.
- Creating a sense among all teachers and staff that they are invested in student outcomes and that they can make a difference.
Explore specific practices and the step-by-step tools you need to integrate the actions and behaviors of successful leaders into your daily practices.
(ASCD E-Book, 2014) PDF e-book accompanied by bonus MOBI and EPUB files for use on e-book readers like the Kindle and the Nook. See the e-book FAQ link for information about device compatibility.