Eight Paths to Leadership
Eight Paths to Leadership
A Guide for Special Educators
Administrators aren't the only education professionals who can take on leadership roles. Every teacher can be a leader—and this book shows special educators how to choose and navigate their own individual path to educational leadership. For each path to leadership, teachers will get detailed guidelines for success, grounded in up-to-date research and the author's deep understanding of the everyday challenges educators face. Throughout the book, “Voice of a Leader” interview excerpts share nuggets of practical wisdom and show how real teachers evolved and triumphed on diverse paths to leadership.
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For each path to leadership, teachers will get detailed guidelines for success, grounded in up-to-date research and the author's understanding of the everyday challenges educators face. Throughout the book, “Voice of a Leader” interview excerpts share nuggets of practical wisdom and show how real teachers evolved on diverse paths to leadership.
Based on the successful teacher leadership course Dr. Collins developed at the University of Kentucky, this forward-thinking book will prepare special educators to make a powerful difference in schools, communities, and the lives of their students.
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Chapters include learning objectives, definitions of key terms, thought-provoking reflection questions, interview excerpts, and follow-up activities to help teachers delve deeper into each leadership path. Full transcripts of interviews with eight teacher leaders are available online.
Eight Paths to Leadership
- Making data-based decisions and conducting classroom research
- Effecting schoolwide change
- Mentoring other teachers and paraprofessionals
- Conducting professional development and consultations
- Working effectively with families
- Supporting students during transitions
- Advocating for students
- Connecting with professional organizations that address disability-related concerns
Reviews
James Cox, Midwest Book Review - July 20, 2018
“A complete and comprehensive course of study under one cover, ‘Eight Paths to Leadership’ is an ideal special education in-service curriculum text, and is unreservedly recommended for school district, college and university library Teacher Education collections in general, and Special Education supplemental studies reading lists in particular.”
Katharine Shepherd, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont - February 25, 2018
“Eight Paths to Leadership provides a fresh look at the multiple ways special education teachers can expand their roles to become tomorrow's leaders. This book is a call-to-action and a ‘must-read’ for higher education faculty and special educators who want to make a difference in the field.”
J. Matt Jameson, University of Utah - February 22, 2018
“As evidence accumulates that leadership is essential for the successful implementation of EBPs in educational settings there is a corresponding need for practical and useful tools to help special education teachers become actively engaged classroom, school, district, state, and national level leaders and advocates.”
Robert Pennington, University of Louisville - February 21, 2018
“Collins' book gets right at the heart of what it means to be a leader in special education. She has operationalized leadership in a way that is accessible and achievable by every practitioner seeking to increase their impact on students, colleagues, and the field of special education.”
Melinda Ault, University of Kentucky - February 4, 2018
“Collins presents a much-needed practical resource to assist teachers in building their leadership potential within their own classrooms and schools and expanding their leadership into their states, regions, and the nation.”
Harvey Rude, Professor Emeritus, University of Northern Colorado, Director, Colorado Center for Rural Education - January 30, 2018
“I was impressed with the practical collection of strategies and tools for teacher leaders who work in the field of special education found in Eight Paths to Leadership.”
Author: Belva C. Collins Ed.D.
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