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A book that every practitioner should own The author has managed tdescribe the complex process of curriculum development in plain English - John Lundt, Professor of Educational Leadership University of Montana Develop a curriculum that can transform an ordinary school inta school of excellence! Curriculum development, an essential part of educational leadership, helps schools establish purpose, define activities, and guide decision making This thought-provoking how-tresource helps leaders make sound choices and develop constructive policies as they guide a school team through this critical school improvement effort Written by an expert in the field, this handbook introduces educational leaders tdynamic curriculum leadership and a curriculum development process that leads thighly successful school programs The author demonstrates how administrators can adapt curriculum tmeet their schools changing needs, incorporate emerging technologies, and reflect new and creative ways of thinking about education The book walks educational leaders through the process, showing them how to: Move beyond maintenance and management taddress short- and long-term school reform Create a school curriculum team Establish a regular curriculum cycle of analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation Develop a path for curriculum improvement Filled with case studies, sample challenges and solutions, planning sheets, and more, Leading Curriculum Development is a much-needed guide for designing academic programs that lead texcellence in student achievement
