Improve Learning by Building Community: A Principal?s Guide to Action

Improve Learning by Building Community: A Principal?s Guide to Action

<div>Written for both new and experienced principals, this resource provides a blueprint for building visionary learning communities that improve student learning not only by shaping the internal school community—faculty and staff—but also by creating a partnership with the external community—district educators, families, community organizations, and service agencies. Administrators will find invaluable assistance from <I>Practical Tips</I> that offer strategies for implementation, <I>Points for Practice</I>that highlight critical concepts and <I>Points to Ponder</I> that promote reader reflection. Each chapter encourages school leaders to consider what community building means for their own schools and provides guidance for:<BR>• Building a vision based on your personal and professional values<br>• Shaping a school culture that supports teamwork<BR>• Honoring school staff members at all levels<BR>• Examining and understanding the external environment<br>• Drawing effectively on community support services<br>• Collaborating with district staff<BR><I>Improve Learning by Building Community </I> helps principals bring together all stakeholders to create the kind of schools that can ensure success for every student.<BR></div>