{"product_id":"creative-strategies-to-transform-school-culture","title":"Creative Strategies to Transform School Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Principals at all levels will find this book valuable. It translates espoused theories of climate and culture into practical ideas.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Boyd Dressler, Associate Adjunct Professor\u003cbr\u003eMontana State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Focused, to the point, and direct—a quick read for a busy principal looking for ideas.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Leslie A. Standerfer, Principal\u003cbr\u003eEstrella Foothills High School, Goodyear, AZ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSet the tone for educational success!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchool culture is one of the most important factors in student and staff performance. Positive climates foster superior achievement, while negative climates discourage learners, educators, and parents alike. Based on thirty years of combined experience as school principals, staff developers, and educational leaders, John F. and Sheila Eller present a wide spectrum of unique, practical, and proven strategies to improve school climate and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into chapters that emphasize the main components of school culture, this guide allows busy school leaders to go directly to the section that best addresses their specific needs. The authors provide a clear definition of culture along with diagnostic tools to help readers determine the state of their school′s culture. Chapters feature activities and ideas to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster personal rapport and collegiality between staff members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop collaborative work relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove staff meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress issues related to office operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeal appropriately with conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreative Strategies to Transform School Culture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers fun and inventive ideas for school leaders who are working diligently to create a collaborative teaching and learning environment. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248279966040,"sku":"9781412961189","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412961189.jpg?v=1777817737","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/creative-strategies-to-transform-school-culture","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}