Description
The purpose of Instructional Leadership Knowledge and Skills for K-12 Success is to provide the reader with the foundational knowledge and skills that are necessary to become an effective educational leader. The topics addressed in this book are based on the content knowledge and professional skills that are found in the ELCC Building Level Standards. These standards also serve as the foundation of the course content of our accredited and nationally recognized by CAEP Master's Degree Program in Educational Leadership. Each chapter in this book is based on the knowledge and professional leadership skills presented in each of the courses in our M.Ed. Leadership degree program here in the College of Education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. This book targets both current and aspiring educational leaders. Current leaders could use this book as a reference to refine their educational leadership knowledge and skills. Educational leader preparation programs will find that this book could be assigned as a textbook for aspiring educational leaders as an informative guide so that they can better understand the characteristics and concepts of effective school leadership.
About the Author
Frank S. Del Favero Ph.D. is an associate professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and coordinator of its M.Ed. program in Educational Leadership. He has extensive experience at the K-12 level as both a teacher and school administrator.
Reviews
Instructional Leadership is the buzz word that all K-12 administrators hear, but few have been prepared to implement. Instructional Leadership: Knowledge and skills for K-12 is the perfect resource for both new and seasoned administrators. It is clearly written and a must have for teacher leaders, school administrators, central office supervisors and university professors. The authors, professors and practitioners, designed the text so that the knowledge and skills can be utilized the next day in the classroom and school. The current and relevant content is presented in ordinary language and is applicable in all school settings. This book is the best guide for school leaders seeking to become the instructional leader sought by school systems today. -- Nathan Roberts, Dean of the College of Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Instructional Leadership: Knowledge and Skills for K-12 Success is an extremely useful reference for building and central office level administrators and supervisors. It provides vital information regarding a variety of topics that deal with instruction. A successful educational leader can no longer be merely a manager. He/She must be the instructional leader of his/her school in order to facilitate the level of teaching and learning that must occur in the schools of today. We must set our students up for success beyond our school system, and this book will guide current and future educational leaders to maximize their results. -- Paul Hebert, Acting Superintendent, Vermilion Parish School District
In this well-written, clearly articulated book, Frank Del Favero has put together a blueprint that every school leader should read. Del Favero has the unique ability to point out the key factors that drive educational leadership. As I start my fifteenth year as the Headmaster of the Greenwich Country Day School, I found Del Favero's work to be a refreshing summer read that helped me think about school leadership in new ways. I look forward to September and keeping my copy of Instructional Leadership: Knowledge and Skills for K-12 Success close at hand! -- Adam Rohdie, Headmaster, The Greenwich Country Day School
This book hits it on the head! In today's educational climate, school building administrators wear many hats, with instructional leader being one of the most important and impactful. Topics covered in this book are essential for administrators, both novice and experienced, striving to make a difference and move a school forward. -- Donald Thornton, Principal, Lafayette High School
Book Information
ISBN 9781475839098
Author Frank S. Del Favero
Format Paperback
Page Count 110
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 149mm * 9mm
About the Author
Frank S. Del Favero Ph.D. is an associate professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and coordinator of its M.Ed. program in Educational Leadership. He has extensive experience at the K-12 level as both a teacher and school administrator.
Reviews
Instructional Leadership is the buzz word that all K-12 administrators hear, but few have been prepared to implement. Instructional Leadership: Knowledge and skills for K-12 is the perfect resource for both new and seasoned administrators. It is clearly written and a must have for teacher leaders, school administrators, central office supervisors and university professors. The authors, professors and practitioners, designed the text so that the knowledge and skills can be utilized the next day in the classroom and school. The current and relevant content is presented in ordinary language and is applicable in all school settings. This book is the best guide for school leaders seeking to become the instructional leader sought by school systems today. -- Nathan Roberts, Dean of the College of Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Instructional Leadership: Knowledge and Skills for K-12 Success is an extremely useful reference for building and central office level administrators and supervisors. It provides vital information regarding a variety of topics that deal with instruction. A successful educational leader can no longer be merely a manager. He/She must be the instructional leader of his/her school in order to facilitate the level of teaching and learning that must occur in the schools of today. We must set our students up for success beyond our school system, and this book will guide current and future educational leaders to maximize their results. -- Paul Hebert, Acting Superintendent, Vermilion Parish School District
In this well-written, clearly articulated book, Frank Del Favero has put together a blueprint that every school leader should read. Del Favero has the unique ability to point out the key factors that drive educational leadership. As I start my fifteenth year as the Headmaster of the Greenwich Country Day School, I found Del Favero's work to be a refreshing summer read that helped me think about school leadership in new ways. I look forward to September and keeping my copy of Instructional Leadership: Knowledge and Skills for K-12 Success close at hand! -- Adam Rohdie, Headmaster, The Greenwich Country Day School
This book hits it on the head! In today's educational climate, school building administrators wear many hats, with instructional leader being one of the most important and impactful. Topics covered in this book are essential for administrators, both novice and experienced, striving to make a difference and move a school forward. -- Donald Thornton, Principal, Lafayette High School
Book Information
ISBN 9781475839098
Author Frank S. Del Favero
Format Paperback
Page Count 110
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 149mm * 9mm
