Learning-Focused Supervision Developing Professional Expertise in Standards-Driven Systems, Second Edition: (Enhance Teacher Effectiveness Through Lea

Lipton, Laura

ISBN 10: 1962188434 / ISBN 13: 9781962188432

Published by Solution Tree Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning-Focused Supervision Developing Professional Expertise in Standards-Driven Systems, Second Edition: (Enhance Teacher Effectiveness Through Lea
• Publisher: Solution Tree Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1962188434
• ISBN 13: 9781962188432
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

Learning-Focused Supervision: Developing Professional Expertise in Standards-Driven Systems is a practical guide for instructional supervisors at any level. With real-world examples, QR-linked videos, and actionable strategies, this updated second edition aligns supervision with today’s educational trends, elevating teacher effectiveness and expertise in standards-driven environments—ideal for impactful, skill-building supervision.

K–12 school and district leaders can use this book to:

• Elevate teacher effectiveness with actionable, standards-driven strategies
• Use real-world examples and QR-linked videos to enrich supervisory practices
• Align supervision techniques with current educational trends for impactful outcomes
• Develop skills in data-driven leadership and support teacher growth
• Enhance problem-solving, planning, and reflecting with structured and learning-focused conversations

Contents:
Introduction
Section 1: Learning-Focused Supervision in Action
Section 2: Four Stances—The Continuum of Learning-Focused Interaction
Section 3: Structured Conversations
Section 4: A Learning-Focused Tool Kit
Section 5: Data as a Tool for Growth
Section 6: From Novice to Expert Teaching
References
Index

About the Author

Laura Lipton is an instructional strategist who specializes in curriculum and instructional design to promote thinking, learning, and thoughtful assessment. Her broad teaching background includes K–12 general and special education and teacher preparation courses. Dr. Lipton has extensive experience in literacy development, curriculum, thinking skills development, thoughtful assessment, and Learning-Focused Mentoring. She leads workshops and seminars throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and New Zealand.

Bruce Wellman consults with school systems, professional groups, and publishers throughout the United States and Canada, presenting workshops and courses for teachers and administrators on teaching methods and materials, thinking skills development, Learning-Focused Mentoring, presentation skills, and facilitating collaborative groups. Mr. Wellman has served as a classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, and staff developer in the Oberlin, Ohio, and Concord, Massachusetts, public schools. He holds a BA degree from Antioch College and an MEd from Lesley College.