The Principal as Student Advocate: A Guide for Doing What's Best for All Students Contributor(s): Norton (Author), Kelly, Larry (Author), Battle, Anna R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138175102 ISBN-13: 9781138175105 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $138.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Education |
Physical Information: (0.60 lbs) 144 pages |
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Publisher Description: Help all students reach their full potential. Make the right decisions! This unique book offers practical tools and strategies to help you become a strong advocate for every student in your school. With real world examples and situations, this book will help you:- Acquire skills to change your students' lives for the better -- and also reach district goals. Also included is how to be an advocate for special needs students. The book opens with a private self-assessment to help you discover where you are on the continuum of student advocacy. It then leads you through the steps to develop the traits of a skilled advocate for students. There are application exercises and numerous examples of what works. Supported by research references in every chapter, the book details a rich variety of interventions you and your staff can use on a daily basis. It focuses on curricular as well as co-curricular programs including subject-matter offerings, the fine arts, athletics, technical programs, clubs, recreational activities, and other programs. As the principal, it is your advocacy that will make a powerful, lifelong difference for all the students in your school. Also available - PowerPoint slides for in-service professional development or for principals who wish to discuss this topic with their staff. |