This handbook clearly explains the concept of "highly qualified teachers" as described by No Child Left Behind, and discusses how to recruit, develop, and retain such teachers.

This handbook clearly explains the concept of "highly qualified teachers" as described by No Child Left Behind, and discusses how to recruit, develop, and retain such teachers.

This book is concerned with the conflict in United States schools between principals and teachers over teacher supervision. Many teachers are unhappy, regarding classroom supervision as a meaningless and intrusive ritual where all teachers-regardless of experience and competence-receive the same superficial treatment. The solution advocated by the authors includes a more individualized, less clinical form of supervision that draws upon the best of current research on teaching and team leadership.

Featuring current research, how-to strategies, and more, this revised bestseller shows principals how to provide strong leadership to influence curriculum at local and state levels.

A Prayer for Inner Peace is an inspirational poem that comes alive with global photography. As a guide for daily life, it offers all of us reminders of the simplicity we need for a peaceful existence.

Now in its forth edition, this best seller has helped successive cohorts of principals create the best possible curriculum. The authors examine four levels of curriculum - state, district, school, and classroom - to explain how effective principals influence curriculum at every stage. The authors re-examine the key issues that continue to influence principals in the "real world," and include examples of ways principals can incorporate curriculum leadership into their organizational behaviour. This book will guide principals in working with teachers to generate meaningful curricula which will...