The Ellers have done an excellent job identifying supervision problems that plague administrators on a daily basis. They provide clear and detailed strategies to address personnel problems covering virtually every employment group. I strongly recommend this book as a quick reference for all school administrators as they deal with difficult employees." —Dan Hoverman, Superintendent Mounds View Public Schools, Shoreview, MN Help marginal employees take positive steps to improve their performance and behavior! Managing difficult employees is one of the most challenging aspects of a school leader′s job. Written by experienced administrators, this resource provides specific techniques and strategies to identify, work with, and evaluate marginal school employees. John F. Eller and Sheila Eller provide essential information for understanding and dealing with employees who may have negative attitudes, lack awareness of their behavior, blame others for problems, or are marginal performers. Drawing on the authors′ extensive experience, this book includes: Skills and sample dialogues for conducting difficult conversations Templates for putting concerns into writing and developing improvement plans Information about legal issues and ways to protect yourself Specific strategies for working with teachers, secretaries and assistants, paraprofessionals, and custodial staff Steps to take when termination becomes necessary This ready reference helps administrators develop the leadership skills and competencies necessary to confront marginal and deficient behaviors and achieve successful results.
Achieving Great Impact: Empowering Teachers to Drive Their Growth and Development shows K-12 school leaders how to provide feedback and guidance to teachers as they plan their professional development. Authors John F. Eller, Sheila A. Eller, and Peter Hayes use research-based strategies and their experiences working with school leaders to offer a highly practical resource that covers the essential elements of a quality teacher evaluation system. Achieving Great Impact directs school leaders how to evaluate teacher performance, use multiple forms of data for evaluation, and communicate evaluation findings to teachers in a way that fosters their professional growth.
Written by experienced administrators, this resource shows how to help marginal employees improve their performance and behavior and discusses what steps to take when termination becomes necessary.
Discover how to guide and enhance the job performance of teachers in your school or district. The authors share highly practical strategies for providing teachers meaningful feedback and encouraging their improvement. You’ll discover how to evaluate teacher effectiveness, use multiple forms of data for evaluation, and communicate evaluation findings to teachers in a way that fosters their professional growth.
Lead a foundational shift in the way your school approaches student behavior. Trauma-Sensitive Leadership offers research-based, practical strategies for understanding and supporting trauma-impacted students rather than "fix" them. Using straightforward language, the authors illustrate how to integrate new mindsets into daily practice to get to the core of critical issues like social-emotional safety and wellness for students and adults alike. Using this guide to address critical issues readers will: Understand childhood trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on both students and educators. Develop a trauma-sensitive attitude and mindset to help lead teachers in supporting students experiencing trauma. Examine school structures and environments that support trauma-sensitive practices while recognizing those that may contribute to trauma. Learn how to develop trusting and positive relationships with trauma-impacted students and their families. Plan and maintain a trauma-informed school beyond the initial years of implementation. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Examining Trauma and Its Impact on Educators and Students Chapter 2: Fostering a Trauma-Sensitive Attitude and School Culture Chapter 3: Creating a Stable and Predictable School Environment Chapter 4: Implementing Teaching Practices Essential to a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Chapter 5: Building Relationships With Parents and Families Chapter 6: Planning the Journey Toward a Trauma-Sensitive School Chapter 7: Leading Trauma-Sensitive Practices in Your School Chapter 8: Maintaining and Supporting a Trauma-Sensitive School for Long-Term Success References and Resources Index
To move forward in the school improvement process, school leaders must address the behaviors of difficult and resistant staff members while sending the message that a few people cannot halt change. This book will help school leaders understand how to prevent and address negative behaviors to ensure positive school change.
This text covers both micro and macro topics, continuing the research base set by previous editions. Each chapter contains close-up boxes, case for analysis and experimental exercise which provide the student with real-world applications.
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