Passing the Principal TExES Exam: Keys to Certification & School Leadership
Wilmore, Barbara (Elaine) L. (Litchfield)
Language: English
Published by Corwin, 2003
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- Title
- Passing the Principal TExES Exam: Keys to Certification & School Leadership
- Author
- Wilmore, Barbara (Elaine) L. (Litchfield)
- Publisher
- Corwin
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0761939865
- ISBN 13
- 9780761939863
Bobbie Eddins, Executive DirectorTexas Principals Leadership Initiative
Austin, TX
"Dr. Wilmore is a leader in developing innovative programs that prepare principals for the highly demanding jobs they fill in our schools. Her book reflects the enthusiasm and knowledge she brings to principal preparation."
Valleau Wilkie, Jr., Executive Director
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
"This a must read for anyone entering the field of school administration. A requirement for all our assistant principals!"
James E. Wilcox, President
Texas Association of School Administrators
Hooks, TX
This great preparation guide yields exceptional TExES and principalship performance!
This definitive handbook to success on the Texas TExES certification exam for prospective principals masterfully highlights the key elements necessary to boost performance and enhance outstanding school leadership. Based on the domains and competencies provided through Texas law and the State Board for Educator Certification, this ready-reference draws upon the extensive experience and expertise of noted education and TExES authority Elaine L. Wilmore.
By integrating theoretical philosophies with practical application, Wilmore shares invaluable insights with aspiring campus leaders as they prepare for this all-important exam and with conscientious administrators striving to expand their learner-centered leadership skills to improve their schools and communities. From the basics of test-taking techniques and analyzing data, to the specifics of the competencies and domains upon which TExES is based, this indispensable book covers the entire perspective of becoming or improving as a great administrator.
Through a well-organized, easy-to-read format, the author motivates, inspires, and affirms all school leaders′ quest to foster excellence and "change the world, one school at a time."
Special features include:
- Test-taking tips and strategies
- A sample test with answers
- Real-life examples to vividly illustrate applications of each competency
- Straightforward discussion of core concepts with a comprehensive list of additional resources
- A step-by-step strategic plan for preparation during the weeks, days, and hours before the test
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About the Author
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
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