02578nam 2200577 a 450 991047993860332120210108035042.01-4522-8361-31-4833-5054-11-4522-7980-2(CKB)2550000001198294(SSID)ssj0001108719(PQKBManifestationID)12462644(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001108719(PQKBWorkID)11103997(PQKB)10679807(OCoLC)86928212(StDuBDS)EDZ0000174428(MiAaPQ)EBC1120800(OCoLC)869282128(EXLCZ)99255000000119829420131121d2012 fy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe relentless pursuit of excellence[electronic resource] lessons from a transformational leader /Richard Sagor, Deborah Rickey ; foreword by Sheldon H. BermanThousand Oaks, Calif. Corwinc20121 online resource (193 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4129-9645-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.The West Linn School District -- Three key leadership functions -- Making a virtue out of a necessity: the beginnings of the "people strategy" -- Hiring the very best -- Making professional learning an organizational norm -- Providing responsive developmental supervision -- Differentiated supervision: evaluation outside the box -- The extended shadow of the leader -- The acceptance of uncertainty.Research shows that the single variable that makes the most difference in student performance is the quality of the teacher. How do we keep teachers motivated in the face of increased pressure for grades, class sizes and media attention? This text offers a refreshing alternative to the portfolio of school improvement.School improvement programsOregonWest LinnEducational leadershipOregonWest LinnTeachersIn-service trainingOregonWest LinnElectronic books.School improvement programsEducational leadershipTeachersIn-service training371.2011Sagor Richard890624Rickey Deborah1044571StDuBDSStDuBDSBOOK9910479938603321The relentless pursuit of excellence2470308UNINA