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The Principal as Curriculum Leader: Shaping What Is Taught and Tested » (3rd Edition)

Book cover image of The Principal as Curriculum Leader: Shaping What Is Taught and Tested by Jerry M. Jailall

Authors: Jerry M. Jailall, Allan A. Glatthorn
ISBN-13: 9781412960359, ISBN-10: 1412960355
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date Published: June 2008
Edition: 3rd Edition

Author Biography: Jerry M. Jailall

At the time of his passing in 2007, Allan A. Glatthorn was emeritus distinguished research professor of education at East Carolina University, where he advised doctoral students, chaired dissertations, and taught courses in supervision and curriculum. He was formerly a professor of education at the graduate school of education of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his university assignments, he was a high school teacher and principal. He was the author of numerous professional books, several of which have been published by Corwin Press.

Book Synopsis

Glatthorn offers examples of how principals can incorporate curriculum leadership into their organizational behavior and re-examines the key issues that continue to influence principals in the "real world."

	Preface
	About the Author
1	What It Means to Be a Curriculum Leader	3
2	The Four Curriculum Levels: State, District, School, and Classroom	14
3	Importance of the Principal	20
4	State Policies and Frameworks	29
5	District Curricula	33
6	Developing Vision and Goals	43
7	Rethinking the Program of Studies	52
8	Committing to a Learning-Centered Schedule	60
9	Integrating the Curriculum	71
10	Aligning the Curriculum	77
11	Monitoring the Implementation Process	84
12	Making Yearly Planning Calendars	93
13	Developing Units of Study	100
14	Enriching the Curriculum and Remediating Learning	115
15	Evaluating the Curriculum	122
16	Curriculum Leadership: Putting It All Together	139
	Index	147