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Supportive Supervision
Becoming a Teacher of Teachers



February 2004 | 200 pages | Corwin
The Supportive Supervision programme is a proven methodology in improving academic performance and instruction. This book is designed to provide professional assistance and training needs, and written for both beginning administrators and veteran supervisors. Supportive Supervision approaches all facets of instructional leadership in a step-by-step process by offering clear, fully developed, and focused plan as a guide to supervising teachers through countless examples, practical illustrations, realistic situations, sample documents, and useful forms. It is the intent of this book to establish a programme that works in the professional development and instructional improvement of all staff members, and to increase academic performance for all students.
 
Preface
 
Acknowledgements
 
About the Authors
 
1. Supportive Supervision
The Supportive Supervision Continuum

 
Goal Setting

 
Lesson Planning

 
Observation

 
Professional Development

 
Extensive Professional Commitment

 
End-Of-Year Evaluation

 
 
2. What Makes a Great School?
The Answer Key

 
Some Are Better Than Others

 
Effective Schools

 
NASSP Research

 
Instructional Leadership Is the Key

 
Supportive Supervision Is Instructional Leadership

 
 
3. Hiring the Right Teachers
The Challenge

 
Teacher Shortages

 
Our Most Valuable Resource

 
Who Are the Right Teachers?

 
The Right Stuff

 
The Ten-Step Program

 
Summary

 
 
4. Goal Setting
The Need To Plan

 
Setting the Goals: A Collaborative Process

 
Data Analysis

 
Objectives

 
The Strategy

 
Evaluation

 
Goals for the New Teacher

 
Goals for the Marginal Teacher

 
Putting It All Together

 
 
5. Lesson Planning
Planning Should Be Linked To Goals

 
Your Role in the Planning Process

 
Supervisory Review

 
Keeping Current

 
Planning With the New Teacher

 
Planning With Experienced Teachers

 
Planning With Marginal Teachers

 
Effective Lesson Planning

 
Two Lesson Plan Designs

 
 
6. Observation
Supportive Approach to Observations

 
Be Supportive With All Staff

 
The Observation Process

 
A Complete Example of an Observation Report

 
The Supportive Supervision Observation Report

 
 
7. Professional Development
PD for All Staff

 
Planning and Flexibility

 
A Broad View of PD

 
Use a Variety of PD Activities

 
Base PD on Needs

 
PD and Academic Achievement

 
Feedback

 
Written Reports

 
A Final Word on PD

 
 
8. Extensive Professional Commitment
What is EPC?

 
EPC: Easily Recognized, Difficult to Define

 
Is the EPC Teacher Realistic?

 
Hiring Teachers With the Right Stuff

 
The Five Key Components to Building EPC in Your School

 
A Successful EPC Story

 
 
9. End-Of-Year Evaluation
EOY Evaluation Is a Process

 
Looking Ahead

 
In Summary

 
 
Endnotes
 
Index

"This is a comprehensive and exceptionally practical blueprint for school supervision in the 21st century. At a time when national standards for administrative preparation are in the wings, this book should become required reading in schools of educational administration."

John Kappenberg, Director of Research
Sewanhaka Central High School, Floral Park, NY

"This book provides a fresh approach to supervision with emphasis on interpersonal and technical skills. It is a unique blend of theory and practice, written by people who have been in the trenches who describe real solutions and ways of working with teachers and improving solutions."

Gene Geisert, Associate Professor, Department Chair
St. John's University

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Dr Dorene Huvaere
College Of Education, Lewis University
February 25, 2012

Sample Materials & Chapters

Preface

Chapter 1: Supportive Supervision


Albert J. Coppola

For thirteen years Albert J. Coppola served as the English Coordinator for the Sewanhaka Central High School District and the English Chairperson at Sewanhaka High School, a nationally recognized school of excellence. A recipient of numerous National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships and awards, he introduced technology into the English program, has written innovative curriculum, created multiple staff development programs, conducted numerous teacher training workshops, and has had over 30 years of experience as an administrator, advisor, and supervisor of teachers. More About Author

Diane B. Scricca

Diane B. Scricca is presently the assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and grants for the Glen Cove City School District after having served as the principal of Elmont Memorial High School for 13 years. Widely recognized for her extraordinary leadership, she has been honored as both the Supervisors and Administrators of New York State and NASSP New York State Principal of the Year and was a NASSP National Principal of the Year finalist. Under her dynamic leadership Elmont, a school of 1900 students with a 95% minority enrollment, a 99% graduation rate, and a 95% rate attending college, was recognized as a Blue Ribbon... More About Author

Gerard E. Connors

Gerard E. Connors has been an educator for the past 36 years. During his career he has served as the English chairperson, Assistant Principal, and Principal of New Hyde Park Memorial High School in New York. Under his leadership, his school was recognized as a National School of Excellence and a Redbook School of Academic Excellence. The Supervisors and Administrators of New York State and the National Association of Secondary School Principals recognized him as a Principal of the Year. Presently, he serves as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Administration in the Sewanhaka district. More About Author

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