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"Makes a distinct contribution to the field and will be a very useful resource for universities and school districts."
—Susan Villani, Senior Program/Research Associate, Learning Innovations
Author, Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals
"Will improve the training and practice of future school administrators and the learning of students across the country."
—Jim Lentz, Superintendent, Augusta Public Schools, KS
Blend theory with real-world practices to develop and sustain effective leadership!
University preparation programs for educational leaders are continually criticized for lack of connectedness to the real world, while school and district leaders face mounting pressure to adopt the latest research-based best practices. Closing the Leadership Gap demonstrates what happens when universities and districts work together to shape and support superior leadership that harnesses the qualities of excellence in both practice and research. The authors, experts in school-university partnerships for leadership development, help close the gap between academic training and day-to-day issues with a program that incorporates collaborative partnerships between university faculty and inservice administrators.
Filled with lessons learned, school leader voices, and reflections throughout, this book illustrates how to cultivate and sustain ethical, effective leadership. Readers will find:
Field-tested tools, templates, and forms
Research-based strategies to apply in any leadership development endeavor
Performance assessment and documentation methods
This resource is ideal for staff developers, leadership coaches, university preparation programs, and prospective or practicing administrators committed to a strong leadership preparation curriculum that inspires leaders to remain in education and have a lasting, positive impact upon student achievement.
Contents
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. A Change in the Way We Think About Leadership
2. Using Successful Leadership Practice to Inform Theory
3. Using Leadership Theory to Inform Practice
4. Collaborative Partnerships for Preparing Leaders
5. Redesigning the Curriculum to Match the New Realities
6. Developing Ethical Leaders
7. The PALA Story: An Example of a Partnership Academy for Leaders
Resources
A. ISLLC Standards Summary and Sample
B. McREL's 21 Responsibilities of School Leaders
C. Matrix Combining ISLLC Standards and McREL's 21 Responsibilities
D. Matrix Combining ISLLC Standards and NPBEA 21 Competencies
E. Importance/Urgency Organizer
F. Planning Framework by ISLLC Standard
G. Leadership Academy Application
H. Brochure: Sample
I. Planning Meeting Notes: Sample
J. Mentoring Guidelines
K. Request for Input From Mentors: Sample
L. Required Activities
M. Agenda: Sample
N. Leadership Academy Interview Rubric
O. Academy Progress/End of Phase I: Sample
P. Portfolio Evaluation Rubric for the Leadership Academy
Q. Research Tracking Matrix
References
Index
