Passing the Principal ExCET Exam: Keys to Certification and School Leadership - Softcover

Wilmore, Elaine L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761945601 ISBN 13: 9780761945604

Publisher: Corwin, 2002

Synopsis

Passing the Principal ExCet Exam: How to Get Certified on the First Try provides readers with a practical explanation of the Texas ExCet Examination, and guides them through the concepts and principles on which the exam is constructed. The nature of the book is both broad and specific. Section 1 provides the global overview, tools, and format of the book. Section 2 provides the philosophy and theoretical framework for ExCet, discussing the Texas domains, competencies, and leadership philosophy. Section 3 ties the philosophy of ExCet to other important test taking concepts and techniques, such as how to read and analyze data, as well as how to create an individual Personal Success Plan. The book′s chapters detail specific competencies in a down-to-earth, interesting manner utilizing real life stories for practical application, engaging the reader, and connecting theory to practice. Each chapter has the details necessary for proactive school leadership and ExCet success, and closes with an extensive list of Additional Resources to supplement the target competency.

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About the Author

Learn more about Elaine Wilmore′s PD offerings

Dr. Elaine Wilmore was a public school teacher, counselor, elementary, and middle school principal before she moved to higher education. She has extensive background in everything from Early Childhood Education to creating and leading doctoral programs. She currently serves as a Doctoral Dissertation Adviser for Nova Southeastern University. She also founded and is President of Elaine L. Wilmore Leadership Initiatives, which focuses on improving campus and district leadership to increase student performance. Elaine formerly served as a Professor, the Chair of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations and as the founding Doctoral Director at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She also served at Dallas Baptist University as Assistant Vice President for Educational Networking and Program Director for the M.Ed. and, again, the implementing director of the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership. 

Prior to her position at Dallas Baptist University, Dr. Wilmore served as Special Assistant to the Dean for NCATE Accreditation, Chair and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and was the founder of all initial Educational Leadership graduate programs at UTA including the innovative field-based and grant funded Educational Leadership UTA, which received national acclaim, and the Scholars of Practice program. While at UTA she also served as Director of University Program Development where she developed and was the original Chair of the Faculty Governance Committee for the College of Education. Dr. Wilmore’s respect amongst those in higher education has led her to serve as a tenure reviewer in four states and a manuscript and proposal reviewer for many conferences and professional journals. 

"I attended your workshop at College Station this past summer. I am happy to announce that I passed my certification exam the first time around! I am so excited and look forward to the future and what doors may open. Thank you for your strategies and your book!" - Elodia Witterstaetter, TX

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761945601
• ISBN 13: 9780761945604
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144