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Stronge, James H.; Xu, Xianxuan – ASCD, 2021
What does it take to be a good school principal? No two principals work exactly the same way, but research shows that effective principals focus on a core set of factors critical to fostering success among all students. In this second edition of "Qualities of Effective Principals," James H. Stronge and Xianxuan Xu delineate these factors…
Descriptors: Principals, Leadership Qualities, Administrator Effectiveness, School Administration
Schwanke, Jen – ASCD, 2020
Today's school principals face unprecedented challenges that can overwhelm even the most dedicated among them. What can they do when their initial enthusiasm for the job begins to deflate, when the demands of the job seem to outnumber the rewards? How can they regain the energy that propelled them early in their career? "The Principal…
Descriptors: Principals, Leadership, School Administration, Professional Development
Calderón, Margarita Espino; Slakk, Shawn – ASCD, 2019
This book is a road map for teachers and school leaders who need to meet the needs of increasing numbers of Newcomers and other English Learners (ELs). Authors Margarita Espino Calderón and Shawn Slakk draw from years of experience in working with, listening to, and coaching administrators, teachers, and coaches nationwide to help you develop and…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Immigrants, Student Needs
Toll, Cathy A. – ASCD, 2018
Educational coaches--whether math, literacy, instructional, or curriculum coaches--vary in the content of the work they do and in the grade range of the teachers with whom they work. But "good coaching is good coaching," as coaching expert Cathy A. Toll affirms in this, her newest book. All coaches seek to help solve problems and…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Problem Solving, Teacher Effectiveness, Models
Sterrett, William L. – ASCD, 2011
What does it take to be a great school leader? An award-winning former principal poses this question to renowned school leaders and experts in the field to provide you with insight into the actions that lead to success. These giants in the field of educational leadership--including Baruti Kafele, Rick DuFour, Carol Ann Tomlinson, and James…
Descriptors: School Culture, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Leadership, Principals
Reeves, Douglas B. – ASCD, 2010
Focusing on just three things--evidence of student learning, feedback on teacher and principal decisions, and depth of implementation--renowned author and thinker Douglas B. Reeves provides you with a blueprint for how to ensure professional development improves student learning. Find out: (1) Which ineffective professional development practices…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Learning Problems, Faculty Development, Teacher Influence