Creating Connections for Better Schools

<p>This book demonstrates that student achievement depends on school culture, the one element of your school at the foundation of everything that happens there. School culture is the system of beliefs, values, and expectations that governs the feelings and actions of everybody there. This book shows how principals can build relationships and connections to enhance school culture.</p><p>Practical and accessible, this book provides guidelines which will show you how to:<br>- communicate with teachers, students, and parents on a regular basis<br> - be "visible"<br> - recognize, utilize and empower your faculty</p> Chapter 1 Examining School Culture; Chapter 2 Improving the Culture and Enjoying Student Achievement; Chapter 3 Creating, Fostering, and Sustaining a Positive Culture; Chapter 4 Recognizing and Utilizing Teacher Leaders; Chapter 5 Embracing Your Most Powerful Stakeholders; Chapter 6 Helping Ourselves By First Helping Others; Chapter 7 Getting to the Heart; Chapter 8 Building Confidence, Inspiring Trust;