1st Edition

Candid and Compassionate Feedback Transforming Everyday Practice in Schools

By Joseph Jones, T.J. Vari Copyright 2019
176 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

176 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

176 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

Too often educational leaders are caught in a "culture of nice," finding it difficult to give their teachers and staff critical feedback to improve their practice. This important book helps leaders become both candid and compassionate, unrelenting and supportive, and demanding yet caring. Exploring real scenarios and situations, this book helps you through the common traps of trying to improve... Read more

Contents

Foreword by Salome Thomas-El

Preface

Meet the Authors

Chapter 1—Introduction: The Circle of Nice

Part 1: Informal Teacher Feedback

Chapter 2—Blending Instructional Rounds to Guide Walkthroughs

Chapter 3—Candid and Compassionate Feedback that Works: Examples to Guide Practice

Part 2: Collaborative Decision Making

Chapter 4--Leading Effective Meetings and PLCs

Chapter 5—Improved Meetings with Compassion and Candor: Examples to Guide Practice

Part 3: Improving Teacher Leadership

Chapter 6—The Need for Teacher Leadership in Schools

Chapter 7—Candid and Compassionate Conversations to Restructure Leadership Learning: Examples to Guide Practice  

Conclusion: Outside of the Circle

Biography

Joseph Jones is the Director of Assessment and Accountability in the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District, Delaware, USA. He is a cofounder of TheSchoolHouse302, a leadership development institute.

T.J. Vari is the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and District Operations at Appoquinimink School District, Delaware, USA. He is a cofounder of TheSchoolHouse302, a leadership development institute.