Genevieve Brown

Beverly J. Irby

Updated Edition of Best Seller! "For head teachers who would welcome guidance about the way a portfolio approach could help them develop professionally, this book can be thoroughly recommended."School Leadership & Management, Vol. 18, No. 2, 1998 "Provides the hands-on, practical information that principals need to create, maintain, and use a professional development portfolio--a tool that can improve their own performance and help significantly increase students′ achievement levels."American Vocational Association In this best-selling second edition ofThe Principal Portfolio, Genevieve Brown and Beverly J. Irby offer the most comprehensive self-assessment guide available for principals. This easy-to-use resource sheds light on how a portfolio can help administrators and principals embrace and engage in the reflection and continued growth needed to create improved schools and learning. This revised edition includes: A revised section on electronic portfolios Expanded information on using portfolios for professional development Expanded information on using portfolios for evaluation An updated focus on academic growth in administrator preparation programs Current research and updated references Fresh quotes and examples from successful principals in the field The authors offer a big-picture concept of the principal portfolio, and then illustrate the various components included. Tips for developing reflective practice and for using the portfolio for evaluation help busy principals incorporate portfolios into daily practice. The easy-to-understand format and real-life examples make this an essential desk reference for every principal who is committed to continued growth and improved learning. Genevieve Brown, Ed.D. is currently Professor, Director of Doctoral Studies, and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. She also served as the Coordinator of Secondary Education and as University Supervisor for principal interns. She has published widely; presented at local, state, and national conferences; and consulted often with school districts. Beverly J. Irby, Ed.D. is Associate Professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Sam Houston State University. She has also served as Director of Field Experiences, Supervisor of Mentor Services, Liaison for Sam Houston State University′s Urban Professional Development Site, and as a Title VII Grants Coordinator at an urban elementary school. She has published widely, authored or co-authored numerous grants, and consulted frequently with school districts.

The Principal Portfolio

The organisation of the chapters within each section of this book makes the volume an easy to use and understandable reference tool as researchers and practitioners seek theories to guide their research and practice as they develop theoretical frameworks. In addition to the traditional theories presented, this handbook includes emerging theories for the 21st century as well as practical examples of the use of these theories.

The Handbook of Educational Theories

Pamela Byrne Schiller

Rafael Lara-Alecio

Organized by theme for easy use, this collection offers more than 450 Spanish and English tunes, with Spanish on one page and English on the opposite, designed to build vocabulary and explore the sounds of both languages.

Libro Bilingue de Rimas, Canciones, Cuentos Y Juegos

Fred C. Lunenburg

This comprehensive manual offers direction for every step of the thesis or dissertation process, from choosing an appropriate topic to adapting the finished work for publication.

Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Writing a Successful Thesis Or Dissertation

While our culture aids and encourages men in their achievement, women are often discouraged. Women as a group have not been as successful as men in the fields which have traditionally been assigned achievement value. Common internal barriers for women include low confidence, perceived lack of advancement opportunities, poor self-image, and weak determination and motivation. Coupled with difficult experiences, such barriers can persuade some women to relinquish their aspirations for a career in administration. In various ways, both subtle and direct, our culture discourages women from expressing their intelligence. For some who weather the difficulties, the results can be highly confirming and motivating. As women strive to achieve professional success and recognition, they still feel societal pressure to assume more conventional roles. Although cultural sexism is a consistent theme in these women's stories, so are strength, determination and inspiration.

Beverly J. Irby

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