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050			_aLB 1025.3 _b.L35 2011
100			_aLaine, Sabrina W. M.
245			_aImproving teacher quality : _ba guide for education leaders / _cSabrina Laine with Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt and Molly Lasagna.
260			_aSan Francisco : _bJossey-Bass, _c2011.
300			_a164 p. : _bill. : _c24 cm.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aSummary: "Techniques for the difficult task of improving teacher quality No one stakeholder group can realize lasting change on their own; nor can any reform initiative focusing on just one type of strategy create the workplace conditions needed to truly build capacity within the education profession. Rather, stakeholders must focus on collaborating, reaching common understanding, and prioritizing for ultimate impact on the quality of teachers and teaching. This book discusses research and concrete examples of practice tied to teacher quality intended to improve eight key interrelated factors: Preparation; Recruitment; Hiring; Induction; Professional Development; Compensation and Incentives; Working Conditions; and Performance Management. Offers a framework and strategies for understanding the issues that make up the teacher quality question Written for educational leaders, superintendents, district administrators, teacher leaders, and principals, as well as policy-makers and other stakeholders Filled with illustrative examples teacher quality The author addresses the most important factor that affects student achievement-the quality of the teacher."-- Provided by publisher. "This book offers education leaders at all levels innovative strategies based on best practices that are at once proactive, strategic, and coordinated. Resting on the principles of collaboration and common understanding, the authors explore eight necessary components for improving teacher quality."--[book cover]
521			_aEDU
650			_aTeacher effectiveness
650			_aTeachers --Rating of
650			_aPerformance standards
700			_aBehrstock-Sherratt, Ellen.
700			_aLasagna, Molly.
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