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An Educational Leader's Guide to Curriculum Mapping

Creating and Sustaining Collaborative Cultures
By: Janet A. Hale, Richard F. Dunlap, Jr.

Foreword by Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Lead a collaborative and sustainable curriculum mapping initiative!

This comprehensive book shows how district leaders, curriculum directors, principals, and teacher leaders can guide an effective curriculum mapping initiative—one that results in positive, long-term improvements in student achievement. Readers will find:

  • An overview of the key concepts and processes of curriculum mapping
  • Leadership strategies for each phase, including discussion of roles and responsibilities
  • Insights on developing effective teacher leadership, with suggestions for allocating time and resources
  • Information about how leaders can create professional development maps and professional roles maps
  • Real-life examples of leaders' curriculum mapping experiences

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  • Grade Level: K-12
  • ISBN: 9781412974196
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2010
  • Page Count: 200
  • Publication date: June 28, 2010

Price: $40.95

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"This book could save you precious time when implementing a curriculum mapping initiative! From theoretical information to practical advice for planning and sustaining systemic change, this book provides valuable tools for supporting your curriculum mapping work."
—Mary Helen Hart, Curriculum and Grants Coordinator
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union, Richford, VT

"Curriculum mapping is multifaceted and systemic, thus requiring time, buy-in, collaboration, and thoughtful planning by school leaders. Hale and Dunlap guide leaders by providing sound advice, steps to follow, and anecdotes for small and large districts that are beginning mapping or trying to reinvigorate their current mapping efforts."
—Janet Boyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Center Grove Community Schools, Greenwood, IN

Lead a collaborative and sustainable curriculum mapping initiative!

A powerful, data-driven tool for school improvement and systemic change, curriculum mapping depends on strong administrative and teacher leadership for successful implementation. This comprehensive book shows how school- and district-level leaders can guide an effective curriculum mapping initiative—one that results in positive, long-term improvements in student achievement.

Written by nationally known experts in curriculum mapping, this practical guide shows how to create the culture and structure needed to effectively align curriculum, meet standards, and work collaboratively. Addressing the specific roles of district leaders, curriculum directors, principals, and teacher leaders, the authors focus on:

  • An overview of the key concepts and processes of curriculum mapping
  • Leadership strategies for each phase, including discussion of roles and responsibilities
  • Insights on developing effective teacher leadership, with suggestions for allocating time and resources
  • Information about how leaders can create professional development maps and professional roles maps
  • Real-life examples of educational leaders' curriculum mapping experiences

Discover valuable tools and insights that support knowledgeable, inspired leadership of curriculum mapping initiatives!


Key features

  • Written by two curriculum mapping experts who work with Heidi Hayes Jacobs
  • Includes brief but necessary coverage of theory and foundational concepts
  • Focuses on administrative leadership with curriculum design in mind, administrative support for systemic change, and communication in administrative map writing
  • Provides administrators with guidance, protocols, and step-by-step directions for the stages of a curriculum mapping initiative
  • Offers practical applications, realistic expectations, and real-life examples
  • Addresses significant concerns such as time and resources necessary for sustainability

Author(s)

Author(s)

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Janet A. Hale

Janet Hale is an educational consultant and trainer who is passionate about supporting educators in making curriculum decisions that ensure, enhance, and enrich learning and teaching experiences. She works with schools, districts, and higher-ed programs in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. She specializes in curriculum mapping; standards literacy and alignment; and documenting learning.

Her Masters in educational leadership and curriculum development; elementary, secondary, and special education classroom experiences; and working alongside teachers and administrators for over 20 years enable Janet to provide unique insights that aid the learning organizations she has the pleasure of assisting.

She has written an assortment of educational resources, including three titles for Corwin, and enjoys presenting at national and international conferences.

Janet resides in Tucson, Arizona, with her husband, Johnny, and their four-legged Schnauzer children. Visit Janet’s consulting website: CurriculumDecisions.com and documenting learning website: documenting4learning.com. You can follow her on Twitter @janet_hale, as well as @doc4learning. She can be contacted via e-mail at teachtucson@aol.com or by phone at 520.241.8797.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

List of Figures


Foreword by Heidi Hayes Jacobs


Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Authors


1. What Shifts in Thinking Are Imperative for Collaborative Curriculum Mapping?

Collaborative Curriculum Design

Conclusion

Review Questions

2. What Are Critical Considerations for Curriculum Mapping Leadership?

Defining Leadership

Administrative Leadership Considerations

Establishing Vision, Mission, and Action Plans

Conclusion

Review Questions

3. What Should District Administrators Consider to Support Teacher Leadership?

District Administrator Positions

Districtwide Administrative Support

Conclusion

Review Questions

4. What Should Curriculum Directors Consider to Support Teacher Leadership?

Curriculum Positions

Curriculum Considerations

Teachers as Learners

Conclusion

Review Questions

5. What Should Principals Consider to Support Teacher Leadership?

Building Trust and Teacher Leadership

Curriculum Responsibilities

Not Just Making Maps - Using Maps

Conclusion

Review Questions

6. What Do Professional Development Administrative Maps Look Like?

Professional Development Maps: Quality Map Writing

Professional Development Map Month Samples

Conclusion

Review Questions

7. What Do Professional Roles Administrative Maps Look Like?

Writing Professional Roles Administrative Maps

Conclusion

Review Questions

Appendix A: What Are Considerations for Developing Systemic Unit Names?


Appendix B: Officer Foundations of the United States Marine Corps: Leadership Traits and Leadership Principles


References


Index


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Reviews

Price: $40.95
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Review copies may be requested by individuals planning to purchase 10 or more copies for a team or considering a book for adoption in a higher ed course. To request a review copy, contact sales@corwin.com.