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Are you frustrated by the little amount of time you have to serve as an instructional leader?If so, Organize, Communicate, Empower! has been written just for you! Instructional leaders need a wide range of skills and talents to be effective in today′s schools and this resource will provide a variety of practical strategies and tools for efficiently handling all the details in order to increase your productivity. Organize, Communicate, Empower! will help you become the instructional leader you′ve always planned to be. This text highlights techniques, skills, and strategies related to Organization, Communication, and Empowerment--three key areas essential for effective performance as an educational leader. Readers will glean tips on: Organization: Systems for organizing files for easy retrieval of information Strategies for prioritizing and managing tasks, as well as organizing and maintaining records related to staff performance Techniques for managing long-range projects to meet deadlines Communication: Practical strategies for assigning tasks and monitoring progress Processes for streamlining regular communication between staff and parents Techniques for efficiently communicating weekly events and schedules with staff Empowerment: Strategies for the development of site leadership teams Techniques for collaborating with teams in the development of goals Processes for empowering staff to take on team leadership roles

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• Preface
• About the Author
• Acknowledgments
• Dedication
• Introduction
• Section I Organization
• 1 Organization of the Facility
• Files
• Stackable Shelves
• Meeting Space
• Hallways and Community Areas
• Chapter Review
• 2 Organization of Time
• Getting Organized From the Start
• Appointments and Messages
• First Things First
• Chapter Review
• 3 Organization of Programs
• Developing Learning Blocks
• Learning Expectations
• Monitoring Student Progress
• Professional Development Plans
• Monitoring Staff
• Chapter Review
• Section II Communication
• 4 Communicating With Building Staff
• Planning and Preparation
• Forms of Communication
• Genuine Listening
• Group Processing Strategies
• Chapter Review
• 5 Communicating With Parents and Community Members
• Visibility
• Written Communication Basics
• Forms of Written Communication
• Face-to-Face Communication
• Chapter Review
• 6 Communicating With District Personnel
• Considering the District Viewpoint
• Communicating Building Needs
• Managing the District Paper Trail
• Sharing Building Information
• Chapter Review
• Section III Empowerment
• 7 Giving Up Control and Extending Support
• Trust
• Planning and Communicating
• Support
• Chapter Review
• 8 Designing and Implementing Leadership Teams
• Identifying Team Outcomes
• Forming a Leadership Team
• Steps to Ensure Team Success
• Chapter Review
• 9 Using Data to Empower and Gain Staff Commitment
• Serving as the Tour Guide
• Serving as the Law Enforcement Officer
• Chapter Review
• Closing Remarks
• Resources
• References

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From TeacherHelp.com: HEIDI SHAVER is a distinguished educator who has spent her career striving to improve the educational strategies and curriculum utilized in the implementation of a balanced literacy program. A former classroom teacher, literacy support teacher, and assistant principal, she currently serves as the building administrator for Century Elementary School in Aurora, Colorado. In addition to serving as an elementary principal, Heidi conducts staff development training across the country. She frequently speaks at state and national conferences, as well as designing individualized training for school districts. She is an INSIGHT trainer/consultant for Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, available through TeacherHelp.com.