In The Distributed Leadership Toolbox, Mark E. McBeth translates current leadership research into a practical framework to help educational leaders improve their practice and positively influence schoolwide performance. Unlike shared leadership, which focuses on delegating responsibilities, distributed leadership fosters a dialogue between school leaders and teachers to uncover the effectiveness of leadership practices in enhancing instruction and student achievement. The author provides case studies and essential tools to help administrators: Increase the ability to evaluate their leadership practice Develop a regular reflective practice to motivate staff and support professional growth Improve their potential to generate and sustain school reform efforts This guidebook includes helpful notes for facilitators and a CD-ROM with resources and reproducible templates to help you make a significant difference in your school through distributed leadership practices Features Title - The Distributed Leadership Toolbox Sub Title - Essential Practices for Successful Schools Author - Mark E. McBeth Primary Author Affiliation - Learning and Leading With Keystone Learning Services, NE Kansas Binding - Paperback Pages - 320 Publication Date - 19-Feb-08 Primary Subject Code - Leadership - CA7 Item Weight - 23 oz. Copyright Year - 2008 About the Author Mark E. McBeth is the director of learning and leading with Keystone Learning Services, a service center in Kansas. He has served as a classroom teacher in Grades 7-12; school counselor in Grades 4-6; a high school principal in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Guatemala; and educational program consultant in the Learning Service Division at the Kansas State Department of Education. - SKU: CRWN2086

In The Distributed Leadership Toolbox, Mark E. McBeth translates current leadership research into a practical framework to help educational leaders improve their practice and positively influence schoolwide performance. Unlike shared leadership, which focuses on delegating responsibilities, distributed leadership fosters a dialogue between school leaders and teachers to uncover the effectiveness of leadership practices in enhancing instruction and student achievement. The author provides case studies and essential tools to help administrators: Increase the ability to evaluate