Do you ever wonder whether researchers and professional developers
really know what it's like to be a school leader? Do you sometimes
struggle to connect articles and conference presentations with the
challenges you face day to day?
For award-winning educator William Sterrett, the answer to those
questions was a resounding yes. So he made it his mission to identify
the most important issues facing today's school leaders and offer
practical, effective strategies for success. Drawing on his own
experience as a teacher and principal and on interviews with nine
distinguished practitioners--including Carol Ann Tomlinson, Richard
DuFour, Baruti Kafele, and James Popham--Sterrett merges current
research and theory with lessons from successful educators who have
truly "been there, done that."
Each chapter of Insights into Action carefully examines a particular
topic of relevance, translating research and experience into replicable,
sustainable practices and offering ways to overcome barriers to success.
You'll learn
* How to be a more effective leader, including ways to turn your school
vision into reality, become a learning leader, make professional
development more meaningful, and achieve the elusive work-life
balance;
* How to strengthen your learning community by differentiating
instruction and leadership, fostering a positive school climate, and
incorporating learning experiences outside the classroom; and
* How to face the challenges of today, including ways to infuse
technology into your school community, gather and apply useful data, and
turn crises both big and small into success for all.
Each chapter includes Action Items and In-the-Field Activities to extend
the discussion, help you apply the book's insights and strategies, and
enable you to realize actual growth in your school.
In a job filled with constant stressors and challenges, it's important
to have a solid, well-grounded perspective. Insights into Action
offers both practical lessons and inspiration to handle whatever comes
your way.
