This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with national school resource experts to write a comprehensive book on supervision and improvement of learning. Everything you need to know about supervision and student learning, professional development, coaching and evaluation, standards, and creating an environment for professional growth are covered. The book starts with a history of supervision and then addresses models and standards for effective teaching, state and federal frameworks, supervision and evaluation for effective instruction, and strategies for effective professional learning and growth plans. Benefits and Features of Book: A comprehensive book covering all aspects of teacher supervision and professional development including an original framework for instruction. Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC, ISLCC, TLEC, and InTASC for accreditation and Learning Forward standards on professional learning.Many federal and various state data sources are included.Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application.Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how to implement and execute supervision and evaluation.Several handy resources are included in the appendixes.

Product Description: Co-published with UCEA, this exciting new textbook is the first to tackle the ISLLC Standard 2―Instructional Leadership. In light of recent curriculum reforms, accountability policies, and changing demographics, today’s leaders must not only have expertise in culture building and supervision skills, but also in adult learning, cultural funds of knowledge, curriculum, and the role of politics...read more

Product Description: Six Steps to Preparing Exemplary Principals and Superintendents is the first book to inspire and guide professors and program administrator's proven ways to prepare exemplary principals and superintendents for schools. The authors review issues surrounding extreme criticism of leadership education and counter with positive new research and practices that clearly highlight successful programs that link preparation to on-the-job successes of graduates...read more

Product Description: Supervisors can use this hands-on supervision model and practical tools such as exercises, summary sheets, and observation charts to improve teaching and learning through dialogue and collaboration.

This highly readable text guides students step-by-step through the process of curriculum development, providing a solid foundation of key models and concepts and issues pertaining to curriculum today.  Developing the Curriculum, Seventh Edition, full of references to classic and contemporary curriculum works, provides students with a synthesis of historic and contemporary principles and practices associated with creating an effective curriculum. In addition, the author introduces a model that combines curriculum and instruction and carefully explores issues and challenges at each stage.

Product Description: The ninth edition of Supervision: A Redefinition is a research-based guide to the practice of supervision that aims to clarify the major challenges teachers and supervisors face within the policy context; focus on essential, foundational understandings that feed the integrity of teaching and supervision; and explore the complexities of the practice of supervision and teaching which supervisors must deal with...read more

Book on Reading Programs

Product Description: This practical, up-to-date guide to effectively managing the many facets of a reading/writing program helps school-based administrators and district supervisors deal with the increasing demands they face daily. From creating a literacy philosophy to developing a multidimensional assessment program, the book touches on virtually every major responsibility and issue supervisors and administrators are likely to confront...read more

Thirty-three games help the student develop self-awareness as well as improve communication, perception, listening, decision-making, and problem-solving skills