Now more than ever, school principals are on society's front line. Every day, they deal with the needs of special learners, exceptional academic minds, and students affected by problems at home. At the same time, they must monitor the security of the campus and implement new safety initiatives as needs arise. To gracefully manage such diverse challenges, principals need resources that allow them to access decades of experience at point in their careers. Vintage Knowledge for Modern Pri...

Professional Learning Communities charts a streamlined process for creating a PLC.The highest mission of a professional learning community is academic achievement. During Dr. Culp’s forty-plus years in education, she gained firsthand experience about the best way to build and sustain educational communities. Inclusiveness, strong relationships, and accountability should be woven into the fabric of the group right from the beginning.This book lays out a blueprint for thought...

The Art of Appraisal saves time and boosts performance with effective tools and a streamlined process.With a few detailed comments, an appraisal can correct weak habits, boost midlevel professionals, and launch excellent teachers into greatness. The Art of Appraisal allows administrators to reap the greatest benefits by creating clarity and efficiency in the process.First, a binary feedback structure ruled by four performance tiers is described. Then, ten key areas of teacher...

Principals need wisdom. The knowledge built up over time leads to authoritative solutions, resolutions, and actions. In Vintage Knowledge for Principals, over a hundred short entries define a single piece of wisdom, describe its benefits, and provide an example of the wisdom in action. Recommendations based on real-world experience are inexpensive and accessible. In minutes, principals will maximize the performance of their schools, their people, and their roles as administrators and leade...

Essential Knowledge for Teacherskeeps teachers focused and relevant in today’s changing educational landscape.Training and development makes every teacher an instructional specialist. They engage students with their lessons, and they plan activities that maximize academic success. Equally important is the teacher’s role as guide. They set high expectations, assume that everyone can advance, and don’t allow underachievers to fall behind. And because teamwork is a must, they involve parents,...

Trusted Knowledge for Parents provides clarity, inspiration and support for raising compassionate, respectful and productive children.Parents give so much to their children. They provide young lives with love, respect, and guidance. They maintain a safe environment in which kids can explore and learn. They also impact their neighborhoods and society by raising children who are trustworthy, honest and capable. Trusted Knowledge for Parents encourages and inspires readers in the most...

Choice Knowledge for Students enhances the confidence, maturity, and motivation that drives success.No matter where a student stands with grades or abilities, their future depends on excellent education and not only in academic subjects. Their hearts and souls need tending as much as their minds. This book addresses all three!The first section, “Knowledge for Your Power,” nurtures inner strength. Entries like “Rescue Yourself” encourage maturity, ones like “Speak Up” enhance ...

Key Knowledge for Success provides effective and efficient solutions for district leaders and their careers.Superintendents must manage a district’s day-to-day activities while moving the community into the future. They juggle administrative tasks, balance budgets, liaise with influencers, and keep the schools focused on academic excellence. Key Knowledge for Success is packed with the advice, tips and tools these leaders need right now.Three sections cover the critical eleme...

My 5th great grandmother is Barbara Culp McKinney. Her story is a remarkable example of pioneer grit, bravery and survival. As I explored my genealogy, I came across her story and was reminded of the strength we can gain from our ancestor's experiences. Barbara survived a brutal Indian attack that occurred in Chester, South Carolina in 1761. She was brutally scalped and left for dead by a band of Cherokee Indians. This is the story of her courageous survival.