Daniel R. Tomal

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with national school resource experts to write a comprehensive book on supervision and improvement of learning. Everything you need to know about supervision and student learning, professional development, coaching and evaluation, standards, and creating an environment for professional growth are covered. The book starts with a history of supervision and then addresses models and standards for effective teaching, state and federal frameworks, supervision and evaluation for effective instruction, and strategies for effective professional learning and growth plans. Benefits and Features of Book: ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of teacher supervision and professional development including an original framework for instruction. ·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC, ISLCC, TLEC, and InTASC for accreditation and Learning Forward standards on professional learning. ·Many federal and various state data sources are included. ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application. ·Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how to implement and execute supervision and evaluation. ·Several handy resources are included in the appendixes.

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with a national school resource expert to write a comprehensive book on teacher leaders. Everything you need to know regarding the leadership role of teacher leaders in school improvement, managing change and improving learning are covered. The book starts by reviewing some original research on the role of teacher leaders in schools and then addresses the skill sets needed by teacher leaders: state and federal frameworks, coaching for effective instruction, selecting and mentoring, managing change, managing resources for student learning, and school improvement. Features: ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of teacher leaders including original research on the role of teacher leaders ·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC, ISLCC, TLEC and InTASC standards on accreditation ·Many federal and various state data sources are included ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application ·Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how to implement and execute change ·Several handy resources are included in the appendices Check out other books in this series: https://rowman.com/page/RLESERIESCON/

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with a national school resource expert to write a comprehensive book on teacher leaders. Everything you need to know regarding the leadership role of teacher leaders in school improvement, managing change and improving learning are covered. The book starts by reviewing some original research on the role of teacher leaders in schools and then addresses the skill sets needed by teacher leaders: state and federal frameworks, coaching for effective instruction, selecting and mentoring, managing change, managing resources for student learning, and school improvement. Features: ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of teacher leaders including original research on the role of teacher leaders ·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC, ISLCC, TLEC and InTASC standards on accreditation ·Many federal and various state data sources are included ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application ·Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how to implement and execute change ·Several handy resources are included in the appendices Check out other books in this series: https://rowman.com/page/RLESERIESCON/

This CHOICE award winning author has teamed up with a Chair of the Department of Research at Concordia University Chicago to write a comprehensive book on finishing and defending a dissertation. A first of its kind, this book provides you everything you need to know about successfully passing the dissertation defense such as: preparing and finishing the manuscript, using cloud-based communities, preparing presentations, using effective communication strategies, managing stress, motivating yourself, revising and editing the manuscript, publishing and presenting the final dissertation and more.

This CHOICE award winning author has teamed up with a Chair of the Department of Research at Concordia University Chicago to write a comprehensive book on finishing and defending a dissertation. A first of its kind, this book provides you everything you need to know about successfully passing the dissertation defense such as: preparing and finishing the manuscript, using cloud-based communities, preparing presentations, using effective communication strategies, managing stress, motivating yourself, revising and editing the manuscript, publishing and presenting the final dissertation and more.

This CHOICE award winning author has teamed up with two national school change experts to write a comprehensive book on school change management. Everything you need to know on initiating and managing school change are covered: planning change, conditions for successful change, models for improvement, tools and strategies, understanding and using research data, implementing school initiatives, managing resources, getting student results and more. ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of school district change management, evaluation, and improvement. ·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC and ISLCC standards for university accreditation. ·Many federal and various state data sources are included. ·Provides a bend of theory and practical perspectives on how to implement and execute school change. ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application. ·Several supplemental resources are included in the appendices.

This CHOICE award winning author has teamed up with two national school change experts to write a comprehensive book on school change management. Everything you need to know on initiating and managing school change are covered: planning change, conditions for successful change, models for improvement, tools and strategies, understanding and using research data, implementing school initiatives, managing resources, getting student results and more. ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of school district change management, evaluation, and improvement. ·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC and ISLCC standards for university accreditation. ·Many federal and various state data sources are included. ·Provides a bend of theory and practical perspectives on how to implement and execute school change. ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application. ·Several supplemental resources are included in the appendices.

Daniel Tomal Ph. D., CHOICE award winning author, has teamed up with Craig A. Schilling Ed. D., a national school resource expert, to write a comprehensive book on managing human resources and collective bargaining. Everything you need to know on managing human resources and collective bargaining are covered: planning human resources, recruiting, selecting, mentoring, professional development, benefits and compensation, unions and bargaining, and more.

Daniel Tomal Ph. D., CHOICE award winning author, has teamed up with Craig A. Schilling Ed. D., a national school resource expert, to write a comprehensive book on managing human resources and collective bargaining. Everything you need to know on managing human resources and collective bargaining are covered: planning human resources, recruiting, selecting, mentoring, professional development, benefits and compensation, unions and bargaining, and more.

Resource Management for School Administrators is the only comprehensive book covering all school resources---fiscal, facilities and human resources. Each chapter has objectives that are aligned with the new ELCC and ISLCC standards on accreditation. Many of the federal and various state policies and laws are included. Everything you need to know on managing school resources are covered: national and state perspectives, future challenges to funding public education, resource allocation, developing a school district budget, sources of revenue, accounting budgeting and reporting, financial statements, allocating resource for higher student performance, human resource, laws and policies, compensation, facilities and auxiliary services and safety and security Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for easy application. This practical book will be useful to all school leaders who are trying to improve their school resource management.

Resource Management for School Administrators is the only comprehensive book covering all school resources—fiscal, facilities and human resources. Each chapter has objectives that are aligned with the new ELCC and ISLCC standards on accreditation. Many of the federal and various state policies and laws are included. Everything you need to know on managing school resources are covered: national and state perspectives, future challenges to funding public education, resource allocation, developing a school district budget, sources of revenue, accounting budgeting and reporting, financial statements, allocating resource for higher student performance, human resource, laws and policies, compensation, facilities and auxiliary services and safety and security. Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for easy application. This practical book will be useful to all school leaders who are trying to improve their school resource management.

This book is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to a research method that can be used by educators to increase student learning, student self-esteem, and quality of school life in the classroom. This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, methods for conducting both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, analysis and interpretation, action planning and initiation, and results evaluation. The author includes numerous examples, strategies, and illustrations that can be applied to elementary and secondary schools as well as university settings.

This book is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to a research method that can be used by educators to increase student learning, student self-esteem, and quality of school life in the classroom. This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, methods for conducting both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, analysis and interpretation, action planning and initiation, and results evaluation. The author includes numerous examples, strategies, and illustrations that can be applied to elementary and secondary schools as well as university settings.

Challenging Students to Learn is an inspirational guide with many practical principles and strategies for leading and motivating students that are based on years of study and in-service training programs on leadership and motivation. These tactics are effective in public and private elementary and secondary schools and also universities for teacher preparation programs. They are practical and useful techniques that can be used by any educator and can help teachers motivate students to perform academically, improve their behavior in the classroom, and develop better attitudes toward education. David R. Tomal describes 101 ways to motivate students, including tangible and intangible awards, instructional strategies, classroom management, and positive relationships. The use of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, positive reinforcement, good classroom management, and effective instruction and curriculum, and fair discipline are just some of the topics covered. The advantages and disadvantages of many of these factors are discussed, and examples are given where these strategies have been applied in schools.

Most research methods are too impractical and painstaking for educators. Teachers and administrators at all levels—elementary, secondary, and university—need a simple, yet powerful book on conducting action research as a viable method for making educational improvements. This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, how to conduct both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating the results of action. Illustrations are included in each chapter. Features: · A procedure model for using action research in the school environment. · A model of action research with examples. · A comprehensive description of how action research varies from the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodology. · Examples of benchmarking techniques that can aid an educator in using action research. · Examples of how to conduct literature reviews. · A detailed explanation of collecting data and analyzing this data in a practical manner. · Practical tips and strategies to analyze data using basic statistical methods. · Samples of teacher action research projects and references. · How to construct graphs using Microsoft Excel. · Methods of evaluating action research. · Explanation of how to conduct a formal action research proposal. · Strategies in conducting interviews and surveys. Designed for elementary and secondary teachers and administrators as a practical guide, and for university professors as a required textbook or supplemental book.

Is your 'zero tolerance' policy too rigid? Here's a book that provides flexibility. Classrooms routinely become minefields containing students with a range of dysfunctional behaviors through which teachers must negotiate on a daily basis. Dr. Tomal provides practical strategies for teachers of any grade to apply the needed level of discipline in their classrooms.