Powerful Leadership Development: Bridging Theory and Practice Using Peers and Technology - Softcover

Lepard, David H.; Foster, Alice G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761945881 ISBN 13: 9780761945888

Publisher: Corwin, 2003

Synopsis

Improve your leadership skills through performance-based activities, exercises, analysis, and simulations.

About this title

About the Author:

David H. Lepard began his career in education in Pomona, California, completing his master’s degree at Claremont Graduate University and doctorate from the University of Massachusetts where he directed a micro teaching clinic for future teachers. He assisted with early pilots the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ (NASSP) principal assessment center program and later directed the first principal assessment center program in Prince William County, Virginia.

Alice G. Foster is Senior Program Specialist, Secondary Education, for Stockton Unified School District. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. Her 38 years in the field of education include being a high school teacher and administrator, Stockton Teachers’ Association president and negotiator, grants writer, change agent in implementing school reform, and acquisitions editor. She has presented at state national conferences, served for 3 years on the ASCD Publications Committee, and has published articles in professional journals.

Review:

“Leadership may indeed be difficult to define. This timely text will enable the reader, whether professor or practitioner, to explore and clarify perceptions of the leadership role.” Author: The School Administrator, January 2004

"What makes this workbook useful is not only that it is linked to ISLLC standards, but that it is structured to develop competencies set out by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Assessment Center." Author: The Journal of the National Staff Development Council, Fall 2004

“User-friendly in assisting school leaders in building their leadership skill base. The professional development opportunities embedded in this book will allow new and veteran educators to reflect and review their daily priorities and plan for future student achievement that involves all levels of the school community.” Author: Principal Navigator, May 2008 Published On: 2008-06-12

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0761945881
• ISBN 13: 9780761945888
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304