Creating Excellence: Becoming an A+ School

Description: Creating Excellence: Becoming an A+ School Product Details Product Description Creating Excellence: Becoming an A+ School is intended to be used by first year principals who have inherited a school that is failing or not achieving to a desired level, as well as by seasoned principals who are struggling to improve their school’s academic performance. It can also be used effectively as a textbook for graduate students preparing for a career in educational leadership. The book is straightforward in its presentation of practices and strategies supported by research and theory. It has been written to share the knowledge base, impart the technical skills, and highlight the interpersonal skills recommended to enable educational leaders to create excellence and enable their school to become an A+ school. Within the chapters, tools, techniques, and concrete examples are offered. Educational leaders are encouraged to select, revise, and adjust proposed actions based on their own judgement and according to their local conditions, faculty, staff and other stakeholders. Regardless, improving instruction in order to increase student learning must be the focus. Review Dr. Vernon G. Smith captures the essence of 21st century Leadership. As he does so eloquently in all his roles as professor, statesman, and philanthropist. Dr. Smith evokes passion, commitment and honor. This book gives concrete direction to ameliorate current, and future leaders. I wholeheartedly endorse Creating Excellence: Becoming an A+ School. -- Sharon Johnson-Shirley, EdD, superintendent Lake Ridge New Tech Schools If you desire to become a better leader in k-12 schools or you teach leaders in k-12 schools, I recommend you add Vernon G. Smith’s Creating Excellence: Becoming An A+ School to your leadership toolkit. Smith uses his many years as a principal, professor, and advocates for school change to guide the reader through the necessary attributes of a “Great” principal. The book is truly inspirational, highlighting how effective leadership can transform a school into a truly inspiring organization for all stakeholders. From creating a school philosophy to engaging parents, each chapter is a brilliant mix of theory and practice resulting in a roadmap that educational leaders can follow as they work to improve their school outcomes. I highly recommend this compelling book! -- Rochelle Brock, professor and chair, Educational Leadership & Cultural Foundations, University North Carolina Greensboro About the Author Vernon G. Smith served 20 years as a practicing principal where he was successful in improving the academic achievement of students. Currently he is the Coordinator of the Educational Leadership Program at Indiana University Northwest. Payment Details We stand behind our products. Items can be returned for exchange or full refund within 30 days from the date you receive your merchandise. We are not responsible for any purchase after this 30-day period. Shipping Details Shipping is FREE to all addresses other than APO/PO boxes in the lower 48 states. All our stock ships from our US-based warehouses. Shipped via USPS or UPS (depending on location and package weight) Unless stated otherwise, all orders will ship within 24 hours of your payment being processed. Check our feedback to see the great reviews of FAST shipping we offer. Return Details Domestic lower 48 free shipping is expedited. We have many different shipping locations depending on the product you buy and the shipping location that you choose. We try to ship most items within 24 hours of payment Monday-Friday. Most orders are in transit for two days but some may take longer. If you have a specific time frame please contact us before you make the purchase. Return shipping is the buyers responsibility unless the return is a result of our mistake. We will pay for shipping replacement back to you if an exchange is requested.

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