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The Principal’s Guide to Curriculum Leadership
- Richard D. Sorenson - University of Texas at El Paso, USA
- Lloyd M. Goldsmith - Abilene Christian University
- Zulma Y. Méndez
- Karen Taylor Maxwell
June 2012 | 320 pages | Corwin
This comprehensive guide walks headteachers through the curriculum development and renewal process with encouragement, hitting the hard issues of doing more with less, integrating technology, overcoming resistance to change, and improving student outcomes. The authors incorporate the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards for headteachers as they relate to curriculum leadership. Highlights include step-by-step guidance for:
- Developing a culture that is conducive to curriculum advancement
- Working collaboratively with personnel
- Integrating state and national standards into school curriculum
- Maximizing professional development opportunities
- Connecting curriculum to instruction
The Principal's Guide to Curriculum Leadership is ideal for practicing and aspiring public and private school administrators. Special features include discussion questions, case studies, activities, specialized curriculum models, resources, and references.
List of Tables and Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Defining Curriculum Leadership
2. A Curriculum Leadership Journey
3. Principal Expectations as Curriculum Leader
4. The Principal?s Role in Curriculum Change and Innovation
5. Curriculum Leadership in Action
6. Where the Action Is: Building Relationships with Teachers
7. Systematically Integrating Curriculum and Instruction
8. Professional Learning and Curriculum Leadership
9. The Principal and Legislated Learning: Working the System and the Prospects of Curriculum Renewal
10. Trailblazing Digital Curriculum Leadership 101
Epilogue
References
Index
The book supported the course content and provided engaging case studies.
Educational Leadership & Technology, Dowling College
May 14, 2015
