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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Instructional leadership begins in the classroom</em></strong></p> <p>This book reveals the experiences of school leaders and teachers who have discovered that meaningful school improvement does not necessarily come from the top--it comes from effective teaching and leaders who support it. Based on eight fundamental tenets, the text shows how to bridge the teaching gap between the kinds of teaching needed for the 21st century and that which is found in most schools. Special features include: </p> <ul> <li>An interactive writing style that coaches educators</li> <li>Powerful what to do and how to do it tools</li> <li>Case illustrations and success stories</li> <li>Protocols for leading collaborative inquiry</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Instructional leadership begins in the classroom</em></strong></p> <p>This book reveals the experiences of school leaders and teachers who have discovered that meaningful school improvement does not necessarily come from the top--it comes from effective teaching and leaders who support it. Based on eight fundamental tenets, the text shows how to bridge the teaching gap between the kinds of teaching needed for the 21st century and that which is found in most schools. Special features include: </p> <ul> <li>An interactive writing style that coaches educators</li> <li>Powerful what to do and how to do it tools</li> <li>Case illustrations and success stories</li> <li>Protocols for leading collaborative inquiry</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><em>"Don Bartalo understands the essence of second order change. He is focused on how to enable school leaders to work within a new pedagogical paradigm. This is a ′how to′ book for any school leader wanting to move a school beyond incremental improvement."</em>--Stephen Uebbing, Associate Professor (8/16/2011 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><em>Donald Bartalo has a real gift for helping teachers recognize and improve their instructional potency. Drawing on his considerable experience and research as a teacher, administrator and coach, he creates a practical and sustainable method that will help educators become self reflective, focused practitioners.</em>--Gregory Baker, Principal (8/16/2011 12:00:00 AM)<br>

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