Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration

How 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?\nJudy 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 on\n* Identifying potential leaders and fulfilling their professional ambitions\n* Selecting coaches and strengthening professional development capabilities\n* Recognizing and maximizing the talents and resources of veteran and beginning teachers\n* Establishing a self-renewing, satisfying mentor program\n* Designing and running effective study groups\nWhether you are a teacher leader, district supervisor, or principal, these valuable and practical strategies will help you build and sustain collaborative relationships in your school-and embark on a shared journey toward mutual support, continuous learning, and higher achievement.Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration is written by Judy F. Carr; Nancy Herman and published by ASCD. ISBNs for Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration are 103021E4, 9781416603535, 1416603530 and the print ISBNs are 9781416602965, 1416602968.