Building an Intentional School Culture: Excellence in Academics and Character - Softcover

Elbot, Charles F.; Fulton, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412953782 ISBN 13: 9781412953788

Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

In Building an Intentional School Culture, the authors propose the theory that if school leaders want to improve students' academic achievement and personal development, they need to create an 'intentional school culture' that builds excellence and character. Based on work created out of the Denver Public Schools, this resource shares the tools, strategies, and implementation plan for creating a strong school culture. The book provides a road map developed expressly for teacher trainings, principal workshops, staff meetings, and for district-level use.

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"Many school leaders realize that a school's culture impacts everything, including the quality of relationships, staff morale, and student achievement, and most would like to know how to go about changing their school's culture in deep and lasting ways. The authors offer a powerful set of strategies for getting staff to think and work together to make their school the very best it can be. They have packed a wealth of practical wisdom into this small volume." (Tom Lickona, Director 2006-12-12)

"Theoretically engaging, yet with clear and tested practical strategies for creating a positive school culture." (Alan L. Lockwood, Professor 2006-11-15)

"The authors bring a wealth of wisdom and practical experience to a fundamental and complex challenge for schools, namely, how to understand and shepherd a positive school culture. They offer impressive creativity and true practical tools and guidance in a concise form that can be invaluable to educators." (Marvin Berkowitz, Professor of Character Education 2006-11-21)

"It is clear that a school’s culture has an enormous impact on how well students learn and on the values they develop. This book will help principals and staff shape the kind of school culture that students deserve." (Michael F. Bennet, Superintendent 2006-12-15)

"Charles Elbot and David Fulton get it! They get how dominant a force a school’s culture is in assisting―or thwarting―the development of learning and character. They get how extraordinarily difficult it is to change a culture. But, unlike most of us, they also get how possible it is to build a desirable school culture. I see this tidy little volume as the authors' first step in sharing their inventive 'lesson plans' from their successful work as builders of school culture. When we take these lessons learned to heart, we too will get it!" (Roland Barth, Education Consultant 2006-12-14)

"Charles Elbot and David Fulton have given educators a great gift. Here is a book that is strong in both theory and practical application that can help thoughtful educators create a school culture that is energizing and life giving for all concerned." (Parker J. Palmer, Author 2007-02-12)

"From explorations of decision-making processes to school character, chapters provide plenty of practical, applied ideas especially useful for college-level education collections." (The Bookwatch, February 2008 2008-03-06)

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412953782
• ISBN 13: 9781412953788
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 158