Download or read book A Guide to Mathematics Leadership written by Don S. Balka and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-11-18 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by three noted mathematics educators, this volume presents a process-based approach to building a high-quality mathematics program based on five NCTM principles and four NCSM leadership principles.
Download or read book The Principal as Mathematics Leader written by Ontario Principals′ Council, and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-01-12 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal′s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy." —Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education Boston College "Addresses some of the most important challenges facing school leaders today. The authors bring a remarkable combination of deep, practical experience and academic sophistication to these challenges." —Ken Leithwood, Professor Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto "This series of little volumes provides a valuable resource for new principals who would become accomplished instructional leaders and seasoned principals looking to strengthen their leadership capacity." —Roland S. Barth, Founding Director Harvard Principals′ Center "This series allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!" —Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto Discover the formula for improved mathematics instruction and outcomes! Mathematics teaching and learning have changed so significantly over the past two decades that school leaders may find it difficult to keep up. Part of the Leading Student Achievement series, this book provides solid support for leading mathematics instruction schoolwide. Appropriate for school leaders who would like a stronger foundation in mathematics education as well as for experienced mathematics coaches and leaders, this guide outlines research related to mathematics education and offers: Strategies for observing and evaluating mathematics instruction in classrooms Suggestions for supporting teacher growth and development, including co-teaching, lesson study, and job-embedded professional learning Tools and templates to use in working with faculty The Principal as Mathematics Leader is an essential resource for all who are committed to achieving results through stronger mathematics programs.
Download or read book A Guide to Mathematics Leadership written by Don S. Balka and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text helps mathematics leaders build a high-quality instructional programme based upon the five principles identified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics including teaching, learning, and assessment.
Download or read book Activating the Vision written by Bill Barnes and published by Solution Tree. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "National Council of Teachers of Mathematics."
Download or read book A Guide to Mathematics Leadership written by Don S. Balka and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-11-18 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you have anything at all to do with mathematics leadership in your school or district, this resource is the launch pad for your leadership efforts. It provides the necessary background, gets you started, and will force you to consider ′leadership traps′ you may encounter along the way. This book won′t be placed on a shelf—it will be used daily!" —Skip Fennell, Professor, McDaniel College Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Empower mathematics educators and learners to meet and exceed high expectations! School leaders who are responsible for improving mathematics achievement face tremendous challenges. Written by three noted mathematics educators, this book helps leaders implement a high-quality mathematics program, regardless of the status of their current programs or the availability of resources. A Guide to Mathematics Leadership presents a process-based approach to improving mathematics instruction based on five principles identified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)—equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment—and four leadership principles from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)—equity leadership, teaching and learning leadership, curriculum leadership, and assessment leadership. These principles are applied during the program improvement cycle, which includes: Articulating the curriculum Implementing the curriculum Incorporating effective instructional strategies Providing timely and targeted feedback Establishing professional learning communities Fostering professional development Filled with practical advice, tips, tools, and resources for each stage of the process, this book guides readers in the next steps to excellence in mathematics instruction and learning.
Download or read book Secondary Lenses on Learning Participant Book written by Catherine Miles Grant and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-07-08 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This participant book, in combination with the facilitator's guide, forms a comprehensive professional development program designed to improve the efforts of site-based mathematics leadership teams for middle and high schools. Secondary Lenses on Learning prepares leaders to explore concepts in middle and high school algebra as a window into content, instruction, and assessment. You will learn how to assess the strengths and needs of your mathematics programs, set goals, and generate plans for ongoing improvement by engaging in extended explorations and conversations based on readings, problem-based activities, cases, and videos.
Download or read book A Guide to Mathematics Coaching written by Ted H. Hull and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engage math teachers and foster productive collaborations through an effective coaching process that builds trust and rapport and leads to better teaching practice and increased student achievement.
Download or read book Sensible Mathematics written by Steve Leinwand and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intervention: providing effective support services.
Download or read book The School Leader s Guide to Building and Sustaining Math Success written by Marian Small and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pressure is on. Principals, expected to improve math performance at their schools, often don't know where to beginas they may be uncomfortable with math themselves—or believe that their schools are already doing all that they can. How can K–12 school leaders recognize and ensure that their school or district is supporting good math instruction? Marian Small and Doug Duff provide the answer to that and other questions in The School Leader's Guide to Building and Sustaining Math Success. Drawing on their vast experience working with administrators, Small and Duff provide practical advice and helpful tools for improving math instruction. They guide you through the initial steps of establishing a strong math culture, developing common tasks, and getting buy-in, and then offer specific suggestions for monitoring, supporting, and sustaining improvement. You'll learn what sort of data to collect, what to look for in the classroom, what to listen for in conversations with teachers and students, and how to deal with reluctant staff or parents. With its real-world examples and insights, this book is essential reading for any principal who wants to bring about positive change and real growth in the teaching and learning of math in their school.
Download or read book Mathematics Professional Development written by Hilda Borko and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource will help school leaders and other professional development providers conduct ongoing, structured learning opportunities for mathematics teachers (K-12). The authors present models for professional development and the preparation of PD leaders designed and field-tested as part of two research projects supported by the National Science Foundation. The Problem-Solving Cycle model and the Mathematics Leadership Preparation model focus on topics of primary interest to mathematics teachers - mathematics content, classroom instruction, and student learning. They are intentionally designed so that they can be tailored to meet the needs and interests of participating teachers and schools. Through engaging vignettes, the authors describe the models, summarize key research findings, and share lessons learned. The book also includes detailed examples of workshop activities for both teachers and PD leaders.
Download or read book Balancing the Equation written by Matthew R. Larson and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copublished with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this book focuses on individuals involved in K 12 mathematics education particularly educators and parents who seek to improve their understanding of mathematics and help students succeed. The authors tackle popular misconceptions and misguided discourse about mathematics education and draw on peer-reviewed research about instruction that can significantly improve student learning."
Download or read book Principles to Actions written by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and published by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Incorporated. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text offers guidance to teachers, mathematics coaches, administrators, parents, and policymakers. This book: provides a research-based description of eight essential mathematics teaching practices ; describes the conditions, structures, and policies that must support the teaching practices ; builds on NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and supports implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics to attain much higher levels of mathematics achievement for all students ; identifies obstacles, unproductive and productive beliefs, and key actions that must be understood, acknowledged, and addressed by all stakeholders ; encourages teachers of mathematics to engage students in mathematical thinking, reasoning, and sense making to significantly strengthen teaching and learning.
Download or read book Teacher Leadership in Mathematics and Science written by Barbara Power Miller and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of casesthe first of its kindfocuses on issues teacher leaders face in their interactions with other teachers, administrators, and parents.
Download or read book Leadership to Count on written by Robin Bevan and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Day Leaders written by Douglas Reeves and published by Solution Tree. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 100-Day Leaders: Making a Difference Right Now in Every School, authors Robert Eaker and Douglas Reeves suggest a new way of thinking about leadership. Whether the project is large in scope, such as changing the orientation of a school to Professional Learning Communities, or smaller in scope, such as the development of formative assessments or new grading practices in a single semester, the 100-Day Leader brings a sense of daily accomplishment, feedback, mid-course corrections, focus, and encouragement to the organization--from the classroom to the board room. Eaker and Reeves offer an integrated approach in which the leader sees connections that may not be apparent to others in the organization. Curriculum, assessment, facilities, transportation, food service, teacher evaluation, board relationships and a host of other complex interactions are at the heart of the 100-Day Leader. This book offers a practical guide for leaders at every level to make immediate transformations in culture, practice, and performance"--
Download or read book A Leader s Guide to Mathematics Curriculum Topic Study written by Page Keeley and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Curriculum Topic Study (CTS) process, funded by the National Science Foundation, helps teachers improve their practice by linking standards and research on how children learn mathematics to classroom practice. Keyed to the core book Mathematics Curriculum Topic Study, this resource helps maths professional development leaders.
Download or read book Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice written by Amy Morse and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource offers math activities, planning activities, and a facilitator's guide for developing mathematics leaders' coaching practice and knowledge of math teaching and learning.
