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
- 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.
"This handbook synthesizes the best of educational research in an easily accessible format. Educators will find it an effective roadmap for leading their schools to organizational excellence, effective instruction, and optimum student achievement."
"I absolutely recommend this book! It is NOT a book you will keep on the shelf!"
"A very important book for school site administrators at all levels because it clearly makes the case for the school principal to be THE instructional and curricular leader of his or her school site. School principals who embrace this CAN and WILL make the difference for students!"
"I recommend this book as required reading for all the principals and assistant principals in my district (over 100). I got a lot out of this book as our district faces many of the same issues as The Childers School."
The book supported the course content and provided engaging case studies.
