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Everything you need to know regarding the leadership role of teacher leaders in school improvement, managing change and improving learning are covered. The book starts by reviewing some original research on the role of teacher leaders in schools and then addresses the skill s...

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This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with a national school resource expert to write a comprehensive book on teacher leaders. Everything you need to know regarding the leadership role of teacher leaders in school improvement, managing change and improving learning are covered. The book starts by reviewing some original research on the role of teacher leaders in schools and then addresses the skill sets needed by teacher leaders: state and federal frameworks, coaching for effective instruction, selecting and mentoring, managing change, managing resources for student learning, and school improvement.Features:·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of teacher leaders including original research on the role of teacher leaders·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC, ISLCC, TLEC and InTASC standards on accreditation·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 change·Several handy resources are included in the appendicesCheck out other books in this series:

Author Biography

Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D.is a Professor at Concordia University Chicago teaching educational leadership. He is a consultant and an author of twelve books such as Action Research for Educator, Challenging Students to Learn, Resource Management for School Administrators (with Craig Schilling), Managing Human Resource and Collective Bargaining (with Craig Schilling) and Leading School Change: Maximizing resources for school improvement (with Craig Schilling and Margaret Trybus) by Rowman & Littlefield Education, and has made guest appearance on many national radio and television shows.Craig A. Schilling, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor at Concordia University Chicago teaching education finance, law, human resources and school business management. He is author of Resource Management for School Administrators (with Dan Tomal), Managing Human Resource and Collective Bargaining (with Dan Tomal) and Leading School Change: Maximizing resources for school improvement (with Craig Schilling and Margaret Trybus) by Rowman & Littlefield Education He has served on a number of state and national associations and spoken at state, national and international conferences.Robert Wilhite, Ed.D. is a Professor and the Department Chair for Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. He teaches educational law, instructional leadership, supervisory practices, and school evaluation change processes. He is a former elementary, middle school, and high school principal, associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and superintendent of schools. He has most recently published articles on homeless students and adaptive leadership, "Chicago HOPES: Eliminating Educational Roadblocks for Homeless Students, "American School Board Journal, May 2011, "Applying Adaptive Leadership to Sustain K-12 District Initiatives and Challenges," International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, Vol. 5 No. 3, 2010. He has facilitated training programs for the Midwest Principal Center and consulted with school districts across northern Illinois. He currently serves on the Illinois Licensure Board, Principal Review Panel, evaluating the design of university principal preparation programs in Illinois.

Table of Contents

ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1 Defining the Teacher as LeaderObjectivesInformal and Formal Teacher LeadersThe Need for Teacher LeadersShared Leadership and School ImprovementState Initiatives in Teacher LeadershipSummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 2 The Nature of Teacher LeadersObjectivesTeacher Leader PathwaysTeacher Leader Roles and FunctionsSuccessful Leadership FactorsA Study of Teacher Leader Core CompetenciesSummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 3 Standards Based Teacher LeadershipObjectivesNational Leadership StandardsThe Seven Teacher Leader Model StandardsSummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 4 Selecting, Coaching and MentoringObjectivesInterviewing and Selecting ApplicantsOrienting, Coaching, and Mentoring EmployeesUnderstanding Employment Laws when CoachingSummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 5 Leading and MotivatingObjectivesLeading Team MembersMotivating Team MembersBuilding Teamwork and AccountabilitySummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 6 Communicating, Collaborating, and EvaluatingObjectivesCommunicating with Team MembersEffective Nonverbal CommunicationEffective Verbal CommunicationManaging conflicts and building collaborationConducting Performance EvaluationsSummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 7 Managing ChangeObjectivesThe Need for ChangeTeacher Leaders as Change AgentsChange Skills for Teacher LeadersExecuting Change – Trends and ChallengesSummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 8 Managing Resources to Promote Student LearningObjectivesResources and Student AchievementAllocating and Managing ResourcesManaging TechnologySummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesChapter 9. School Improvement and Teacher LeadershipObjectivesModels for School ImprovementCritical Issues in Promoting School ImprovementEstablishing and Obtaining AccountabilitySummaryCase StudyExercises and Discussion QuestionsReferencesEpilogueAppendix A – Teacher Leader websitesAppendix B – Teacher Leader Model StandardsAppendix C – Technology Standards for School AdministratorsAppendix D – ISLLC standardsAppendix E – ELCC standardsAppendix F – InTASC standardsAbout the AuthorsIndex

Review

The book distills many topics covered in the courses of an educational leadership degree or certificate program into a reference guidebook. . . .In summary, the book is a reasonable reference for those new to the school administration profession. * Global Education Review *The authors provide an excellent basis for understanding the teacher leader. I'm confident that this book will provide a positive contribution to education. -- John W. Sparlin, assistant superintendent for administrative services, school district 308 - district administration Center, IllinoisIn a time when the success of our children and schools is increasingly dependent on the combined efforts of the entire school family, teachers are called upon to provide more instructional and programmatic leadership than ever. This book should be required reading! The emphasis on core competencies combined with the clear and compelling examples make it practical as well as valuable. This book is thorough and helpful. I recommend it wholeheartedly! -- Thomas P. Jandris, PhD, senior vice president for innovation, dean, College of Graduate & Innovative Programs, Concordia University ChicagoThe role of the teacher leader is critical to the future of educational practice and this book is a practical and understandable resource. I highly recommend this book. -- Michael A. Jacoby, Ed.D. SFO, CAE, executive director, Illinois ASBOI recommend this book to all teachers and teacher leaders who want to excel in their vital roles. The authors have applied their vast experience and unparalleled knowledge and wisdom to develop this comprehensive volume on educational leadership! -- Alan E. Meyer, Ph.D., interim president, Concordia University ChicagoThis book is not only a valuable resource for administrators who want to improve development of outstanding teacher leaders, but it can also be a resource for prospective teacher leaders. -- Kerry R. Leiby, superintendent, Norridge School District 80, IllinoisDrs. Tomal, Schilling and Wilhite have provided not only a comprehensive framework for effective Teacher Leadership, they have also shared a wealth of resources, real-world applications and insights that any future leader or instructional coach would benefit from. This book won't simply sit on a shelf--it will serve as a guide to educational excellence. -- Michael Schlabra, Ed.D., executive director for the division of research & doctoral programs associate, Concordia University ChicagoDrs. Schilling, Tomal, and Wilhite have captured the 'essence of teacher leadership' that is well written and insightful. I highly recommend this book as a must read for leaders. -- Jon Mielke, Ed.D., executive counselor for Christian education, and superintendent, The Lutheran Schools of Indiana

Long Description

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with a national school resource expert to write a comprehensive book on teacher leaders. Everything you need to know regarding the leadership role of teacher leaders in school improvement, managing change and improving learning are covered. The book starts by reviewing some original research on the role of teacher leaders in schools and then addresses the skill sets needed by teacher leaders: state and federal frameworks, coaching for effective instruction, selecting and mentoring, managing change, managing resources for student learning, and school improvement. Features: *A comprehensive book covering all aspects of teacher leaders including original research on the role of teacher leaders *Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC, ISLCC, TLEC and InTASC standards on accreditation *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 change *Several handy resources are included in the appendices Check out other books in this series:

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The authors provide an excellent basis for understanding the teacher leader. I'm confident that this book will provide a positive contribution to education.

Details ISBN1475807457 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2014 ISBN-10 1475807457 ISBN-13 9781475807455 Format Paperback Author Robert K. Wilhite Series The Concordia University Leadership Series Pages 212 Subtitle Core Competencies and Strategies for Effective Leadership Country of Publication United States DEWEY 371.2011 Illustrations black & white tables, figures Short Title TEACHER LEADER Language English Media Book Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD NZ Release Date 2014-06-13 US Release Date 2014-06-13 Publication Date 2014-06-13 UK Release Date 2014-06-13 Alternative 9781475807448 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2014-06-14 We've got this

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