{"product_id":"9781681251714","title":"Eight Paths to Leadership: A Guide for Special Educators","description":"\u003cp\u003e Administrators aren't the only education professionals who can take on leadership roles. \u003ci\u003eEvery \u003c\/i\u003eteacher can be a leader—and this book shows special educators how to choose and navigate their own individual path to educational leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e pursue more intentional leadership roles \u003c\/b\u003e so they can maximize their impact in preK–12 schools. Preservice and in-service teachers will discover \u003cb\u003e eight different paths \u003c\/b\u003e they can follow to become leaders: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making data-based decisions and conducting classroom research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Effecting schoolwide change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mentoring other teachers and paraprofessionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Conducting professional development and consultations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Working effectively with families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Supporting students during transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Advocating for students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Connecting with professional organizations that address disability-related concerns \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS: \u003c\/b\u003eChapters 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057025532144,"sku":"9781681251714","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681251714_p0.jpg?v=1763692208","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681251714","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}