{"product_id":"9781416602712","title":"Teacher Leadership That Strengthens Professional Practice","description":"Every school relies on teachers who informally and voluntarily lead various efforts in the school. These teachers may not be appointed leaders or paid leaders, but they are committed leaders: they see a need and they respond to it. What do these teacher leaders do that is different from the work of excellent teachers who are not teacher leaders? If we can articulate those skills, says Charlotte Danielson, then we can take steps to enable more teachers to develop those skills and be better equipped to tackle special projects.  \u003cp\u003eTeacher Leadership That Strengthens Professional Practice is designed to be a resource not only for prospective teacher leaders but also for administrators who want to better support the development of outstanding teacher leaders.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers seeking to expand their leadership capacity will learn how to    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e recognize an opportunity and take initiative  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e mobilize colleagues around a common purpose  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e marshal resources and take action  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e monitor and adjust the initiative  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e sustain the commitments of others, and   \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e contribute to the learning organization    \u003cp\u003eAdministrators will find advice on how to cultivate, promote, honor, and empower teacher leaders--and how to work with them to successfully present innovations to the school community.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this book gives individuals and schools a practical framework for tapping teachers' leadership potential and marshaling their efforts to better educate students and create a stronger learning community. As Danielson convincingly shows, genuine teacher leadership is a powerful force for constructive change.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you create a school environment where everyone--staff and students alike--will become an active, engaged learner? How can you develop a collegial school culture that will improve morale, expand professional opportunities, and raise student achievement? How can you make a difference in your school? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudy F. Carr, Nancy Herman, and Douglas E. Harris show how to transform your school into a dynamic learning community. Drawing on decades of experience and success, these former educators and trusted consultants provide expert guidance.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Association for Supervision \u0026 Curriculum Development","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48182301458672,"sku":"9781416602712","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781416602712_p0.jpg?v=1763728921","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781416602712","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}