The Principal’s Guide to Curriculum Leadership

"This handbook synthesizes the best of educational research in an easily accessible format.Educators will find it an effective roadmap for leading their schools to organizational excellence, effective instruction, and optimum student achievement."-Brenda P.Dean, Assistant SuperintendentHamblen County Schools, Morristown, TN"The author clearly makes the case for the principal to be THE instructional and curricular leader of his or her school site.Principals who embrace this CAN and WILL make the difference for students!"-Marianne L.Lescher, PrincipalKyrene Elementary School District, Tempe, AZPractical guidance for spearheading curriculum development and change This comprehensive guide walks principals through the curriculum development and renewal process with encouragement, hitting the hard issues of doing more with less, integrating technology, overcoming resistance to change, and improving student outcomes.The authors incorporate the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (I