Reynaldo Baca | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

Here is a book that challenges educators to put aside outmoded images of what is unlikely to push education far or fast enough to make a difference. Underlying each chapter is the belief and the 'how to' that allows for the development of a community culture that matches the changing condition of a changing society and student success' -Lee Mahon, Professor/Mentor, Doctoral Studies The Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, CA



Written in a user-friendly format, Leveraging Resources for Student Success highlights effective leadership strategies for decision-makers and educators at all levels. It offers visionary, yet realistic techniques for building a school culture, as well as policies and procedures that cater to and empower diverse students-resulting in enhanced student, teacher, and schoolwide performance.





Special features of this definitive book include:





- Invaluable work sheets and sample plans for easy self-evaluation and implementation


- Specific "Survival Strategies" that have been successfully utilized in urban schools


- Tips for cultivating and maximizing community relationships to obtain resources


- Straightforward assessment methods to authentically measure change


- Real-life examples of principal and teacher practices that have worked.