You Don′t Have to Be Bad to Get Better: A Leader′s Guide to Improving Teacher Quality

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Candi B. McKay

You Don′t Have to Be Bad to Get Better

A Leader′s Guide to Improving Teacher Quality

Candi B. McKay

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Corwin Press Inc
21 December 2012

Teaching staff; Teaching skills & techniques

"Take your school to the next level!

Are achievement scores seemingly stuck at your school? Are your teachers working hard but getting nowhere? This practical handbook of leadership advice shows how you can break through barriers of achievement and lead your staff toward even greater heights.

Grounded in Candi McKay's research-proven process for instructional leadership, You Don't Have to Be Bad to Get Better makes collaborating with staff the basis for increasing teacher-and student-success. School leaders at all levels will develop:

A deep understanding of how to immerse yourself in the everyday happenings of your school

A workable plan for guiding teachers in their professional growth

Collaboration techniques to ensure all your staff is ""on the same page""

Leadership skills vital to improving the quality of teaching

Research shows that the most important factor in student achievement is the quality of the teacher in the classroom. Bring out the best in your teachers through strong instructional leadership and watch student achievement soar!"

By: Candi B. McKay
Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 177mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 310g
ISBN: 9781452240879
ISBN 10: 1452240876
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 21 December 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Learn more about Candi McKay′s PD offerings Candi McKay provides customized consultation and training related to teacher quality and professional learning to school districts and state service agencies around the country. McKay works closely with teachers and school leaders at all levels to develop their capacity for ongoing reflection and professional growth. A frequent national speaker on the topics of teacher evaluation, professional conversation, and teacher learning, Candi has also provided professional development for the nationally recognized Framework for Teaching for over a decade. After leaving the classroom, she began her work as a national trainer for the Educational Testing Service, where she facilitated training programs associated with the Framework for Teaching. During this time, she also served as an adjunct faculty member at Nazareth College of Rochester, New York, where she supervised students in the Master of Science in Education degree program. As an educator and teacher leader, Candi designed and delivered professional development for teachers, participated in curriculum planning and served as a mentor and peer coach. McKay is a co-author of the book, Implementing the Framework for Teaching, an ASCD Action Tool (ASCD, 2009). She also developed the online professional development course, Talk About Teaching, based on Charlotte Danielson′s book and available through Corwin and School Improvement Network. Check out Candi′s blog: http://mckayconsulting.org/blog/. And her April 2013 podcast http://www.schoolbriefing.com/4460/a-school-leaders-guide-to-improving-teacher-quality/?code=corwin

Reviews for You Don′t Have to Be Bad to Get Better: A Leader′s Guide to Improving Teacher Quality

"""I′m already thinking of how to incorporate what I′ve learned from the book into my practice and opening year staff professional development!"" -- Frank Chiki, Principal ""This book takes the best of research-based theory and crafts it into practical application for the school leader. A necessary read for any school leader seeking to improve the quality of teacher instruction."" -- Patricia Conner, Curriculum Specialist ""You Don’t Have to be Bad to Get Better presents a compelling argument for developing teacher evaluation systems that focus on professional growth rather than perpetuating a system of compliance. McKay had developed a user-friendly guide to thinking about and assessing current practice in an effort to move everyone’s practice forward. This text would be a valuable text for study by collaborative teacher and administrator groups who are interested in improving their professional practice."" -- Bernadette Cleland, Co-Founder"