Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, And Collaboration

✍ Scribed by Judy F. Carr, Nancy Herman, Douglas E. Harris

• Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
• Year: 2005
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 179
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

How can you create a school environment where everyone--staff and students alike--will become an active, engaged learner? How can you develop a collegial school culture that will improve morale, expand professional opportunities, and raise student achievement? How can you make a difference in your school? Judy F. Carr, Nancy Herman, and Douglas E. Harris show how to transform your school into a dynamic learning community. Drawing on decades of experience and success, these former educators and trusted consultants provide expert guidance on Identifying potential leaders and fulfilling their professional ambitions Selecting coaches and strengthening professional development capabilities Recognizing and maximizing the talents and resources of veteran and beginning teachers Establishing a self-renewing, satisfying mentor program* Designing and running effective study groups Whether you are a teacher leader, district supervisor, or principal, these valuable and practical strategies will help you build and sustain collaborative relationships in your school--and embark on a shared journey toward mutual support, continuous learning, and higher achievement.

✦ Table of Contents

Front cover
......Page 1
Title page
......Page 2
Copyright
......Page 3
Contents
......Page 4
List of Figures......Page 5
Acknowledgments......Page 6
1—Building Professional Relationships......Page 8
2—Mentoring New Teachers......Page 24
3—Organizing Study Groups......Page 53
4—Coaching......Page 88
5—Leading and Supporting Collaboration......Page 114
6—Building and Sustaining Learning Communities......Page 129
Appendix—Monthly Focus Chart for Mentoring......Page 152
References and Resources......Page 165
Index......Page 169
About the Authors......Page 172
Back cover
......Page 179