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Seven Steps to Effective Instructional Leadership
Second Edition
November 2002 | 216 pages | Corwin
`Few books on school leadership have effectively brought together the best of educational theory and practice for school administrators as Elaine McEwan's Seven Steps to Instructional Leadership' - Michael Pladus 1999 MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year
Seven Steps to Effective Instructional Leadership, Second Edition focuses on seven day-to-day steps that can lead principals and administrators to becoming exemplary leaders, and make a difference in the lives of the students, teachers, and parents in their educational community.
The Second Edition includes the use of standards-based reform as a way for leaders to achieve results with their teachers and students, a revision of the Instructional Checklist, an updated response form that groups the indicators with their respective steps, and a collection of suggested reading material, references and research.
Preface
About the Author
Introduction
1. Step One: Establish, Implement, and Achieve Academic Standards
2. Step Two: Be an Instructional Resource for Your Staff
3. Step Three: Create a School Culture and Climate Conducive to Learning
4. Step Four: Communicate the Vision and Mission of Your School
5. Step Five: Set High Expectations for Your Staff and Yourself
6. Step Six: Develop Teacher Leaders
7. Step Seven: Establish and Maintain Positive Relationships With Students, Staff, and Parents
Conclusion
Resource A: Instructional Leadership Checklist
Resource B: Instructional Leadership Checklist Response Form
Resource C: Elizabeth McCay's Assignment
References
Index
