Eight paths to leadership : a guide for special educators / by Belva C. Collins, Ed. D.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Baltimore, Maryland : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Description: xi, 172 pages ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781681251714
- 168125171X
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 371.9 C712 | Available | 33111009282514 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Administrators aren't the only education professionals who can take on leadership roles. Every teacher can be a leader--and this book shows special educators how to choose and navigate their own individual path to educational leadership.
Author Belva Collins, a seasoned educator herself, knows that many special education teachers are called on as "leaders by default" when colleagues turn to them for expertise. In this empowering professional development resource, she shows special educators how to pursue more intentional leadership roles so they can maximize their impact in preK-12 schools. Preservice and in-service teachers will discover eight different paths they can follow to become leaders: Making data-based decisions and conducting classroom research Effecting schoolwide change Mentoring other teachers and paraprofessionals Conducting professional development and consultations Working effectively with families Supporting students during transitions Advocating for students Connecting with professional organizations that address disability-related concerns
For each path to leadership, teachers will get detailed guidelines for success, grounded in up-to-date research and the author's deep understanding of the everyday challenges educators face. Throughout the book, "Voice of a Leader" interview excerpts share nuggets of practical wisdom and show how real teachers evolved and triumphed on diverse paths to leadership.
Based on the successful teacher leadership course Dr. Collins developed at the University of Kentucky, this forward-thinking book will prepare special educators to make a powerful difference in schools, communities, and the lives of their students.
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Chapters include learning objectives, definitions of key terms, thought-provoking reflection questions, interview excerpts, and follow-up activities to help teachers delve deeper into each leadership path. Full transcripts of interviews with eight teacher leaders are available online.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-162) and index.
Make data-based decisions -- Effect schoolwide change -- Mentor others -- Conduct professional development and consultations -- Work effectively with families -- Support students during transitions -- Advocate for students -- Connect with disability-related organizations.
"Because of their expertise in working with children with disabilities, special education teachers are often propelled into leadership roles in their schools, districts, and communities. Leadership in Special Education will provide special educators with the rationale for embracing a leadership role in their profession along with the guidelines and skill set needed to achieve this goal. Through this book, special education teachers will learn how to conduct classroom research, mentor and provide consultation and professional development to other educators, work effectively with families, advocate for special education issues locally and at the state and national levels, actively participate in disability-related organizations, and more. Each chapter of the book includes interviews with real special education leaders who offer strategies and advice. Other features include reflection questions prompting teachers to reflect on their leadership potential and a list of further resources"--