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How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member - Richard E. Mayer - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member - Richard E. Mayer - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Build a successful board by knowing where the land mines are Veteran school board member, Richard E. Mayer, takes a humorous but substantive approach to the serious relationship between school administrators and board members. While the overwhelming majority of school board members have good motives, even people who mean well can make bad moves. This book shows how to prevent good intentions from creating bad outcomes. Each chapter presents a negative school board scenario, offers alternatives, and provides win-win solutions. Key features include - 28 brief case studies - Lessons learned for board members - Lessons learned for administrators In addition to highlighting typical traps, the case studies light the path to positive collaboration and shared decision making between superintendents and school boards. Whether you are a school board member or an administrator who is trying to figure out what goes on in school board members′ heads, How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member provides clear direction in a realistic and memorable way.

DKK 297.00
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Effective Superintendent-School Board Practices - Patricia B. Novotney - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Effective Superintendent-School Board Practices - Patricia B. Novotney - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"The authors fill a gap in the literature by providing a practical, experience-based look at how superintendents should approach the most important relationship in their professional lives. Working effectively with school boards is what it is all about, and this book shows you how." -Paul D. Houston, Executive Director, American Association of School Administrators "This book provides practical insights and useful ideas to help district leaders who are serious about keeping the educational interest of children first among their priorities." -Pedro A. Noguera, Professor, New York University "Clearly lays out the important role the superintendent has in leading the district in partnership with the board of education. This book is well worth the time of every current and aspiring superintendent and school board member!" -Anne Bryant, Executive Director, National School Boards Association "This book is a useful tool in building district governance teams. The authors′ collective wisdom provides valuable insight for superintendents and school board members." -Luan B. Rivera, President, California State Boards Association "A wonderful, clear, and jargon-free primer on how to be a successful superintendent. This book is must reading for superintendents and a real plus for school boards." -Dede Alpert, Former California State Senator, Former Member, California State Assembly "An outstanding fieldbook for those interested in down-to-earth strategies for navigating the complexities of providing leadership in school districts." -General Davie, Jr., Retired Superintendent of Schools Foster a strong superintendent-school board relationship centered on quality teaching and learning! Effective Superintendent-School Board Practices helps current and future superintendents and school board members develop an effective governance team that prioritizes quality teaching and learning. Designed for practicing and aspiring superintendents and school board members, this exceptional book relates the everyday experiences and challenges faced by this important district team. Combining 84 years of service as superintendents in urban, rural, and suburban school districts, the authors offer: - - Real-life vignettes that highlight problems, successes, key points, and useful practices - - Indispensable information on building relationships, creating a team, managing conflict, and staying focused on the mission and priorities of the district - - Reflective practice questions and self-assessments throughout This rich resource offers knowledge, skills, and strategies to teach and inspire current and future leaders, based on the experiences of practitioners who have learned what works and what doesn′t, leaving valuable time to focus on student achievement.

DKK 307.00
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A Practical Guide to Effective School Board Meetings - Walter L. Buster - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

A Practical Guide to Effective School Board Meetings - Walter L. Buster - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

If board meetings are something you simply "get through" so you can get on with your "real" work, this book is a must. As superintendent, and with the support of this realistic, detailed, and entertaining book, you can now turn board meetings into productive, results-getting events that help you focus on teaching, learning, and achieving your district′s goals.The authors, having chaired over 1,000 board meetings amongthem, discuss: - Creating role clarity and building the superintendent-based team to increase effectiveness and support positive working relationships - Developing general operating procedures that work - Carrying out effective board meetings - Critical aspects of the meeting itself, as well as tips on conducting closed sessions - Post-meeting follow-up and how these activities affect and influence the culture of the district Superintendents, board members, leadership staff, and community members will find this guide invaluable for creating effective and meaningful board meetings.

DKK 344.00
3

Navigating the National Board Certification Process - Martha H. Hopkins - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Navigating the National Board Certification Process - Martha H. Hopkins - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The only book you need to achieve National Board Certification! What is an accomplished teacher? The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has developed standards that define quality teaching in every subject and grade level. Consequently, many states and districts have invested heavily in National Board Certification, offering pay raises, bonuses, and paid leave for portfolio preparation. Navigating the National Board Certification Process is a step-by-step guide for teachers who are interested in pursuing or are currently applying for National Board Certification. Filled with activities, checklists, and other practical tools, this comprehensive resource leads teachers through each stage of the certification process to ensure that no deadlines are missed and that they meet all the requirements for applications, the portfolio, and the content assessments. Arranged around the five core propositions of the NBPTS, this invaluable guidebook includes - - - Worksheets, scenarios, writing tips, and time management strategies - - Advice on videotaping and preparing portfolio artifacts - - Stories and experiences of other National Board Certification hopefuls - A Frequently Asked Questions section at the end of every chapter This book is designed to help teachers understand the components of accomplished teaching as defined by the NBPTS, determine their readiness to enter into the National Board Certification process, and provide them with the skills needed to move through that process with confidence. Hopkins′s years of experience with the pitfalls and obstacles of National Board Certification will help teachers avoid the dreaded "If I′d only known" syndrome.Tailored to both teachers who are considering certification and those in the midst of the process, this practical manual is also an indispensable resource for principals, staff developers, and professors who support teachers through the certification process.

DKK 307.00
3

Navigating the National Board Certification Process - Martha H. Hopkins - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Navigating the National Board Certification Process - Martha H. Hopkins - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The only book you need to achieve National Board Certification! What is an accomplished teacher? The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has developed standards that define quality teaching in every subject and grade level. Consequently, many states and districts have invested heavily in National Board Certification, offering pay raises, bonuses, and paid leave for portfolio preparation. Navigating the National Board Certification Process is a step-by-step guide for teachers who are interested in pursuing or are currently applying for National Board Certification. Filled with activities, checklists, and other practical tools, this comprehensive resource leads teachers through each stage of the certification process to ensure that no deadlines are missed and that they meet all the requirements for applications, the portfolio, and the content assessments. Arranged around the five core propositions of the NBPTS, this invaluable guidebook includes - - - Worksheets, scenarios, writing tips, and time management strategies - - Advice on videotaping and preparing portfolio artifacts - - Stories and experiences of other National Board Certification hopefuls - A Frequently Asked Questions section at the end of every chapter This book is designed to help teachers understand the components of accomplished teaching as defined by the NBPTS, determine their readiness to enter into the National Board Certification process, and provide them with the skills needed to move through that process with confidence. Hopkins′s years of experience with the pitfalls and obstacles of National Board Certification will help teachers avoid the dreaded "If I′d only known" syndrome.Tailored to both teachers who are considering certification and those in the midst of the process, this practical manual is also an indispensable resource for principals, staff developers, and professors who support teachers through the certification process.

DKK 637.00
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A School Board Guide to Leading Successful Schools - Anne W. Foster - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

A School Board Guide to Leading Successful Schools - Anne W. Foster - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

The go-to resource for school board members’ greatest challenges! For districts striving to improve student academic performance, professional learning at all levels can make a crucial difference. This invaluable guide addresses the top challenges experienced by nearly every school board, and shows how professional learning can assist in overcoming these challenges and support positive changes. Two influential education leaders—and experienced board trustees—present an approach that helps school board members form their own professional learning community and become a stronger, more productive team. Aligned with Learning Forward’s current Standards for Professional Learning (developed in collaboration with, and supported by, more than 18 national organizations, including the National School Boards Association), this resource enables board members to - - Learn from case studies focused on 12 critical board-level decisions, including hiring a new superintendent, resource allocation, compensation planning, and more - - Deepen your understanding of leadership and actions that advance school success and benefit the wider community - - Know when, where, and how to use professional learning to improve individual and systemic performance - - Benefit from best practices and tools developed to support effective decisions and successful implementation of major initiatives - Turn to this resource to assist with your continuous improvement journey and achieve greater success for all schools! "School boards play a pivotal role in creating a climate of learning in a school system. This book offers practical advice to enable school boards to fulfill this critical aspect of their public leadership role. It is a road map for action and continuous improvement for every school board." —Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director National School Boards Association "This book is an excellent tool for the collaborative work of school boards and school personnel. The activities encourage the collaboration and conversation that support continuous improvement in education." —Lisa Casto, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development Allen ISD, TX

DKK 354.00
3

Continuing the Struggle for Justice - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Continuing the Struggle for Justice - - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

This centennial collection of essays and original research studies captures the varied spectrum of philosophies and concerns of the board and staff of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) over the past century . The criminological experts represented in this volume are renowned for their study and research into the far reaches of this field of study. As a chronicle of the NCCD′s development, editors Barry Krisberg, Susan Marchionna, and Christopher Baird include some of the most groundbreaking material to come out of the workings of this unique American institution. Key Features - Includes insights from some of the greatest thinkers in the world of criminology: In its first 100 years, the Council has been guided by great criminological thinkers, including Milton Rector, Norval Morris, Marvin Wolfgang, Don Gottfredson, Allen Breed, Roscoe Pound, and others. This volume captures some of their best writing. - Promotes the importance of the juvenile court: Respecting the rights of all citizens, NCCD supports the need for a separate system of justice for children. - Considers alternatives to incarceration: The included essays and studies address the failings of mass incarceration as a crime control policy and review the value of alternatives to incarceration. - Encourages the advancement of effective crime control strategies: The book explores the ways in which social justice and criminal justice are inextricably linked and ponders possible paths to breaking the cycles of violence and incarceration. - Sets the foundation for future research: NCCD′s gifted staff members, past and present, have created a legacy of research that will help chart a course into the organization′s next century. Intended Audience This supplemental text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology, law, jurisprudence, sociology, and social psychology.

DKK 844.00
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So You Have to Have a Portfolio - Sandra K. Looper - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

So You Have to Have a Portfolio - Sandra K. Looper - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Portfolios are used more and more in the education field. This book is user-friendly for anyone, whether starting a new portfolio, or updating an older one. A portfolio truly has to reflect the owner and this book helps to show how that can be done." Karen K. Coblentz, PrincipalDassel Elementary, Dassel-Cokato Schools, Minnesota "This practical, yet thoughtfully prepared book is a worthwhile text and an excellent primer for teacher educators involved in familiarizing teacher candidates about portfolio development and assessment." Orest Cap, Professor of EducationUniversity of Manitoba Demystify and simplify the process of creating a high-impact professional portfolio! From getting the grade to getting the job, portfolios have become an important aspect of assessment and professional development within education. Yet many teachers and prospective teachers are left stranded without the guidance and tools needed to prepare and present a powerful professional portfolio. This must-have guide offers comprehensive yet concise tips, plus a practical approach—centered on the simple CORP (collection, organization, reflection, and presentation) concept—to alleviate the anxiety and frustration often associated with the process. Expanding upon the popular first edition, this updated version boasts the following new features: - - - A new chapter on Electronic Portfolios, including the pros and cons, and numerous online resources - - A new chapter on creating a specialized portfolio for National Board Certification - Even more user-friendly tools—including additional activities, questions, reflections, and examples The indispensable information is coupled with practical tools for easy implementation, including checklists, templates, forms, guidelines, protocols, and sample rubrics.

DKK 307.00
3

So You Have to Have a Portfolio - Sandra K. Looper - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

So You Have to Have a Portfolio - Sandra K. Looper - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Portfolios are used more and more in the education field. This book is user-friendly for anyone, whether starting a new portfolio, or updating an older one. A portfolio truly has to reflect the owner and this book helps to show how that can be done." Karen K. Coblentz, PrincipalDassel Elementary, Dassel-Cokato Schools, Minnesota "This practical, yet thoughtfully prepared book is a worthwhile text and an excellent primer for teacher educators involved in familiarizing teacher candidates about portfolio development and assessment." Orest Cap, Professor of EducationUniversity of Manitoba Demystify and simplify the process of creating a high-impact professional portfolio! From getting the grade to getting the job, portfolios have become an important aspect of assessment and professional development within education. Yet many teachers and prospective teachers are left stranded without the guidance and tools needed to prepare and present a powerful professional portfolio. This must-have guide offers comprehensive yet concise tips, plus a practical approach—centered on the simple CORP (collection, organization, reflection, and presentation) concept—to alleviate the anxiety and frustration often associated with the process. Expanding upon the popular first edition, this updated version boasts the following new features: - - - A new chapter on Electronic Portfolios, including the pros and cons, and numerous online resources - - A new chapter on creating a specialized portfolio for National Board Certification - Even more user-friendly tools—including additional activities, questions, reflections, and examples The indispensable information is coupled with practical tools for easy implementation, including checklists, templates, forms, guidelines, protocols, and sample rubrics.

DKK 552.00
3

Powerful Classroom Stories from Accomplished Teachers - Adrienne M. Mack Kirschner - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Powerful Classroom Stories from Accomplished Teachers - Adrienne M. Mack Kirschner - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"We must improve schools from within, utilizing our expertise as teaching professionals and placing ourselves at the center of the education reform movement. As Adrienne Mack-Kirschner informs us all in this important book, ′These stories represent what is happening in tens of thousands of classrooms. They hold within them the power of what could be if all teachers and schools provided opportunities for all children to experience powerful teaching and learning.′" --From the Foreword by Cathy R. Owens, NBCTDirector of Teacher Leadership Initiatives The National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsInspiring stories from everyday classrooms to move your head, heart, and soul . . . In an increasingly rigid educational world dominated by standards, lock-step scope and sequence, and strict, scripted lessons, we can sometimes lose sight of why we chose to become teachers in the first place. This important book puts the heart and soul back in education, reminding us that we are not only teachers, but also parents, mentors, friends, and leaders. Powerful Classroom Stories from Accomplished Teachers contains 70 wonderful, inspiring stories told by accomplished classroom teachers, all of whom have achieved or are candidates for National Board Certification. These stories reach behind and around the statistics to highlight the art, craft, joys, and challenges of teaching in today′s classrooms, breathing fresh life into the countless students we face every day.Creative, caring teachers invite you into their classrooms as they relate compelling and moving narratives, allowing us to witness, first-hand, essential teaching and learning moments in the lives of individual children. The stories offer examples of instructional activities that are real, student-centered, meaningful, and most of all—lasting! Stories are grouped in harmony with the Five Core Propositions of accomplished teaching, as defined by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: - - - Teachers are committed to students and their learning - - Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students - - Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning - - Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience - Teachers are members of learning communities All of us have been touched in some way by the teachers we′ve encountered in our lives. This incredibly moving tribute to the artistry and love of teaching opens classroom doors and lets us look inside to find out what really makes a difference in the lives of our nation′s students.

DKK 665.00
3

Powerful Classroom Stories from Accomplished Teachers - Adrienne M. Mack Kirschner - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

Powerful Classroom Stories from Accomplished Teachers - Adrienne M. Mack Kirschner - Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - Plusbog.dk

"We must improve schools from within, utilizing our expertise as teaching professionals and placing ourselves at the center of the education reform movement. As Adrienne Mack-Kirschner informs us all in this important book, ′These stories represent what is happening in tens of thousands of classrooms. They hold within them the power of what could be if all teachers and schools provided opportunities for all children to experience powerful teaching and learning.′" --From the Foreword by Cathy R. Owens, NBCTDirector of Teacher Leadership Initiatives The National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsInspiring stories from everyday classrooms to move your head, heart, and soul . . . In an increasingly rigid educational world dominated by standards, lock-step scope and sequence, and strict, scripted lessons, we can sometimes lose sight of why we chose to become teachers in the first place. This important book puts the heart and soul back in education, reminding us that we are not only teachers, but also parents, mentors, friends, and leaders. Powerful Classroom Stories from Accomplished Teachers contains 70 wonderful, inspiring stories told by accomplished classroom teachers, all of whom have achieved or are candidates for National Board Certification. These stories reach behind and around the statistics to highlight the art, craft, joys, and challenges of teaching in today′s classrooms, breathing fresh life into the countless students we face every day.Creative, caring teachers invite you into their classrooms as they relate compelling and moving narratives, allowing us to witness, first-hand, essential teaching and learning moments in the lives of individual children. The stories offer examples of instructional activities that are real, student-centered, meaningful, and most of all—lasting! Stories are grouped in harmony with the Five Core Propositions of accomplished teaching, as defined by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: - - - Teachers are committed to students and their learning - - Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students - - Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning - - Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience - Teachers are members of learning communities All of us have been touched in some way by the teachers we′ve encountered in our lives. This incredibly moving tribute to the artistry and love of teaching opens classroom doors and lets us look inside to find out what really makes a difference in the lives of our nation′s students.

DKK 344.00
3