Charter and community schools : a director's handbook / William Callison.

Author/creator Callison, William L.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2003.
Descriptionxi, 327 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Community schools--United States.
Charter schools--United States.
School management and organization--United States.

Contents Challenges faced by founders -- Parent involvement is a critical dimension of effective schooling -- School leadership -- Instructional approaches for charter and community schools -- Understanding and managing conflict -- Helping individuals change within the school organization -- Establishing a plan to promote change and agreement within the school organization -- Parent involvement in shared decision making -- Parent involvement improves academic performance -- Seeking funding for your school -- Planning and supervision of curriculum -- Planning and supervision of instruction and the learning environment -- Planning and supervising the use of technology -- Identifying at-risk students using risk assessment -- Establishing a climate for staff acceptance of assessment and evaluation -- Self evaluation for director and staff -- Assessing student progress -- Clinical supervision and evaluation -- Evaluation of program effectiveness -- Improvement of the instructional program -- Legal responsibilities of the director -- Public relations and media relations -- Understanding different political positions in schools -- Utilizing federal, state and community resources -- Using the Internet and CD ROM.
General note"A Scarecrow Education book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 323) and index.
LCCN 2002011393
ISBN0810846020 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0810846004 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2806.36 .C354 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold