Improve Learning by Building Community A Principal's Guide to Action

Name: Improve Learning by Building Community A Principal's Guide to Action
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ISBN: 9781412969611

ISBN-10: 1412969611

ISBN-13: 9781412969611

Edition: 2010

Authors: John C. Daresh, Jane Lynch

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List price: $22.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication date: 6/8/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 152
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Authors



It All Begins With You


General Information About Educational Platforms


A Normative Use of a Platform


Returning to Motley Elementary School


Points for Practice


References



Creating a Shared Vision


Developing a Vision


Articulating the Vision


Implementing the Vision


Monitoring the Vision


Creating a Vision: Returning to Carpenter Middle School


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice


References



Foundations for Community Building


Definitions


Operationalizing Community Beyond Structure


Returning to the Administrative Team at Ridgmoor Middle School


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice


References



Focusing on Culture Is More Than Good Manners


On Climate and Culture


Development of Culture and Climate Research


Putting the Theory Into Practice


Returning to Manchester


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice


References



Studying Your External Environment


Analytic Framework


Historical Thumbnail for the Riverport Community and Hilley High School


Structural Dimension of Riverport


Human Resource Dimension of Riverport


Political Dimension of Riverport


Symbolic Dimension of Riverport


Back to Pete


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice


References



Working With Community Groups and Parents


Parent Concerns


Community Concerns


Returning to Cheshire School


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice


Reference


Additional Suggested Resources



Seeing Your Invisible Heroes


Security Staff


Office Workers


Custodial Staff


Food Service Workers


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice


References



Services in the Community


Students in Physical Danger


Drug or Substance Abuse


Student Mental or Physical Health


Family Turmoil


Returning to La Casa Blanca Schools and Bustamente Elementary


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice



Support From Central Administration


What Makes It Hard to Change Schools?


Key People to Keep Informed


Chapter Summary


Points for Practice


References


Index