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PublisherCorwin Press

ISBN-100761945482

ISBN-139780761945482

eBay Product ID (ePID)2314096

Product Key Features

Number of Pages112 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameLeadership on Purpose : Promising Practices for African American and Hispanic Students

Publication Year2002

SubjectLeadership, Urban, General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, Education

AuthorRex Fortune, Rosemary Papa

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2002-006453

ReviewsWith a wonderful mix of theory and practice, this volume is for professionals and for lay people, indeed for anyone interested in the crucial questions related to educational leadership in this country. The authors are to be congratulated, and the readers will be grateful for their efforts., "With a wonderful mix of theory and practice, this volume is for professionals and for lay people, indeed for anyone interested in the crucial questions related to educational leadership in this country. The authors are to be congratulated, and the readers will be grateful for their efforts." -- Barry Munitz, President and CEO

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments About the Authors 1. Promising Practices 2. Principal Strategies 3. School Curriculum and Classroom Instruction 4. Family and Community Connections 5. From Promising Practices to Action Resource A: School-Site Information Resource B: Brief Overview of Bibliography Resource C: Research Methodology Resource D: A Case for District Leadership References Suggested Readings Index

Synopsis"With a wonderful mix of theory and practice, this volume is for professionals and for lay people, indeed for anyone interested in the crucial questions related to educational leadership in this country. The authors are to be congratulated, and the readers will be grateful for their efforts." Barry Munitz President and CEO JP Getty Trust ......, "With a wonderful mix of theory and practice, this volume is for professionals and for lay people, indeed for anyone interested in the crucial questions related to educational leadership in this country. The authors are to be congratulated, and the readers will be grateful for their efforts." Barry Munitz President and CEO JP Getty Trust Learn proven techniques to increase achievement in ethnically diverse classrooms! This compelling guide masterfully demonstrates how high achievement can exist in the midst of high minority enrollment and high poverty. By drawing upon the best practices of 13 exemplary schools, the book highlights the specific means by which ethnically diverse--namely African American and Latino--students can attain educational success. These "Promising Practices" are presented in a user-friendly, well-organized format, with real examples interwoven throughout. An invaluable resource, it shares school-tested methods that can be replicated readily, including: 7 strategies for principals to be effective leaders, creating a culture of equal learning opportunities for all students 8 tactics for successful curriculum and classroom instruction, from assessment to staff development 9 proven ways to make meaningful connections with parents, which promote higher student and teacher performance, This invaluable resource highlights specific best practices from 13 exemplary schools that yield high achievement for ethnically diverse students., "With a wonderful mix of theory and practice, this volume is for professionals and for lay people, indeed for anyone interested in the crucial questions related to educational leadership in this country. The authors are to be congratulated, and the readers will be grateful for their efforts." Barry Munitz President and CEO JP Getty Trust Learn proven techniques to increase achievement in ethnically diverse classrooms! This compelling guide masterfully demonstrates how high achievement can exist in the midst of high minority enrollment and high poverty. By drawing upon the best practices of 13 exemplary schools, the book highlights the specific means by which ethnically diverse-namely African American and Latino-students can attain educational success. These "Promising Practices" are presented in a user-friendly, well-organized format, with real examples interwoven throughout. An invaluable resource, it shares school-tested methods that can be replicated readily, including: 7 strategies for principals to be effective leaders, creating a culture of equal learning opportunities for all students 8 tactics for successful curriculum and classroom instruction, from assessment to staff development 9 proven ways to make meaningful connections with parents, which promote higher student and teacher performance

LC Classification NumberLC2717.P36 2002