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<I><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></I><P><FONT SIZE="2"><I>"<B>Failure Is Not an Option</B> is a deeply passionate call to arms, combined with the wherewithal to take systematic, continuous, and effective action. A must read for all those interested in reform because it is simultaneously inspiring and practical."<BR></I>From the Foreword by Michael Fullan, Dean<BR>Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"><I> </I></FONT><P><I><FONT SIZE="2">"This is a practical, well formatted book that is intellectually solid, emotionally inspiring, and practically accessible."<BR></FONT></I><FONT SIZE="2">Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education<BR>Lynch School of Education, Boston College</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"><I> </I></FONT><P><I><FONT SIZE="2">"Both inspirational and eminently practical, <B>Failure Is Not an Option</B> can serve as a handbook for both strategic planning and classroom-by-classroom reworking. Any administrator who truly wishes to change his or her school can use this book as a manual from which to design every aspect of the change process." <BR></FONT></I><FONT SIZE="2">Robert W. Cole, Educational writer and consultant<BR>Louisville, KY </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"><I> </I></FONT><P><I><FONT SIZE="2">"This book speaks to the spark of caring, generosity, and greatness in every child and provides caring adults with ideas and tools to unleash this potential. It leaves no part of the child behind, and leaves no adult on the sidelines." <BR></FONT></I><FONT SIZE="2">Maurice J. Elias, Professor of Psychology<BR>Rutgers University, New Jersey</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"><B><I> </I></B></FONT><P><I><B><FONT SIZE="2">The powerful new guide to creating successful and sustainable professional learning communities!</FONT></B></I></P><FONT SIZE="2"><B><I></I><U></U></B><U></U></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">Building on a foundation that identifies courageous school leadership and the professional learning community as the center of effective school reform, this powerful new book by Alan M. Blankstein offers six guiding principles for creating and sustaining high-performing schools: </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">1. Common mission, vision, values, and goals</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">2. Systems for prevention and intervention</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">3. Collaborative teaming for teaching and learning</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">4. Data driven decision making and continuous improvement</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">5. Active engagement from family and community</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">6. Building sustainable leadership capacity</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">Covering theory into practice, applications that include case studies and vignettes, and techniques for addressing difficult issues, the book also provides valuable dual perspectives on the critical issues: how implementation looks when it's done right as well as when things go wrong. <B><I>Failure Is Not an Option</I></B><I></I> is sure to be the state-of-the-art resource that school leaders reach for when, in Michael Fullan's words, they need "practical applications to perplexing problems." </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT>

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<DIV><P><EM><SPAN>"Effective, timely, and engaging!</SPAN> <SPAN>A practical approach to transforming educators into successful and reflective school administrators."</SPAN> <BR></EM>John C. <SPAN>Daresh</SPAN><BR>Author of <I>Beginning <SPAN>The</SPAN> <SPAN>Principalship</SPAN></I></P> <P><B><I><SPAN>Insight into the perceptions, personal values, and personalities that help principals succeed!</SPAN></I></B></P> <P>A successful principal is more than a good manager. Becoming an effective school leader means understanding the culture as well as acquiring the technical skills.</P><P><I>If You Want to Lead, Not Just Manage</I> tells you what the Masters programs <SPAN>don't-</SPAN>about the personalities and value systems that school leaders need to succeed. First-year administrators and graduate students will find this a practical gauge in determining ?what it takes' to become a successful principal. More experienced administrators will find it a useful tool for reflection and validation of their own practices and approaches within the school and district.</P> <P>Key issues include:</P><UL TYPE="disc"><LI>Matching your personality with the role of principal </LI><LI>Navigating the school culture successfully </LI><LI>Changing the organization without alienating the culture </LI><LI>Blending the best of management and leadership </LI><LI>Fitting in - marketing yourself as well as your school </LI><LI>Culture shock - when teachers become principals </LI></UL><P><SPAN>This is the book that closes the gap between theory and practice, teaching prospecting and current administrators <I>how to lead </I>at every level.</SPAN></P></DIV>

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A compilation of lists on such topics as volcanoes, astronauts, the Greek alphabet, the Morse code, abbreviatiions, and study aids.

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Chronicles a teenage boy's humorous attempts to fit in at his Minnesota high school by becoming a macho, girl-loving, "Playboy" pinup-displaying heterosexual.

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<I><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></I><P><FONT SIZE="2"><I>"Portner's work provides all educators with a look at both the philosophical side of mentoring new teachers and the very practical side of operating an effective mentoring program. As the teacher shortage grows more pronounced, this book can be a basic blueprint for success in addressing recruitment, induction, and retention of the best possible teachers in any district, large or small, urban or suburban or rural."</I><BR> Carl E. O'Connell, Mentor Program Coordinator <BR> Rochester City School District and Rochester Teachers Association, NY </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"> <I></I></FONT><P><I><FONT SIZE="2">"This book is packed with practical suggestions and detailed hints on how a program can be set up and woven into the fabric of a school in a systemic way. Portner captures the ups and downs of mentoring relationships and proposes effective ways to keep mentoring programs energized."</FONT></I><FONT SIZE="2"><BR> Charles E. Gobron, Teacher Chair<BR> Professional Development Council <BR> Massachusetts Teachers Association </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"> </FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">A roadmap for highly effective mentoring programs! Educator, program consultant, and author Hal Portner is an authority on how to craft a mentoring program that validates, supports, and celebrates every aspect of the mentor-mentee relationship. In Training Mentors Is Not Enough, Portner offers a how-to guide and workbook for planners and participants who want to develop an exemplary mentoring program or upgrade an existing one. This comprehensive, but accessible, resource also serves as a practical management tool for mentor program coordinators and committees. </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">Practical strategies and how-to points cover subjects like: </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">? Obtaining broad-based commitment and participation from key individuals and groups <BR> ? Understanding and working within the larger environment <BR> ? Forming and developing effective mentoring committees <BR> ? Roles and responsibilities of participants <BR> ? Pragmatic and effective policies, procedures, and resources <BR> ? Evaluating fledgling mentoring programs <BR> ? Analysis of recently developed models </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"> </FONT><P><FONT SIZE="2">Training Mentors Is Not Enough offers educators an expanded view of the mentoring process and serves as an essential resource for planning, managing, and evaluating mentoring programs. This book can also serve as a valuable supplemental text in educational leadership or program development courses and seminars. </FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT>

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This new multi-cultural, anti-bias text offers a refreshing approach to combining science, math, social studies, music and art with whole language for children aged 3-6. Child-initiated, hands-on activities encourage children to explore which stimulates them to spontaneously use all parts of language-speaking, listening, reading and writing. Early childhood educators can use these whole language experiences to lay a foundation for children to build on when they later focus on separate parts of language growth. Features: -offers multi-cultural, anti-bias representation -each unit begins with an "Attention Getter" to stimulate interest -clear, concise directions and complete materials lists make this book easy-to-use -activities selected are from across the curriculum

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