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This updated comprehensive guide helps people discover how God has uniquely created them. Engaging stories, inventories, self-tests, and other easy-to-use exercises make Discover Who You Are a one-of-a-kind tool. It will help those longing to find or deepen meaning in life, considering volunteer opportunities, contemplating career changes, or desiring to become more useful to God. The book, workbook, and leader's material provide all that's needed for a LifeKeys workshop.

This updated comprehensive guide helps people discover how God has uniquely created them. Engaging stories, inventories, self-tests, and other easy-to-use exercises make Discover Who You Are a one-of-a-kind tool. It will help those longing to find or deepen meaning in life, considering volunteer opportunities, contemplating career changes, or desiring to become more useful to God. The book, workbook, and leader's material provide all that's needed for a LifeKeys workshop.

"I loved this book! It was so informative I couldn′t put it down. Every teacher—beginning, experienced, urban, suburban, rural, and private—will find examples and ideas that they can use immediately."—Sharon Jeffery, National Board Certified Teacher, Plymouth Public Schools, MA "Brilliant! An absolute goldmine for teachers. Each page delivers a nugget of insight, understanding and guidance for both easy and tough teaching situations."—B. Bradley West, Professor, Michigan State University"Offers a ′suitcase′ filled with ideas to enhance any learning experience. The techniques offered range from simple modifications to more comprehensive restructuring of curriculum. There is something for everyone in this book."—Amy M. Zais, Associate Principal, Eau Claire North High School, WI"Deftly illustrates how crucial the personality type and learning style of the teacher is to the learning environment in the classroom. The teacher emerges from this guide with a surer sense of self and how to help students achieve ′flow′ in the classroom so they can work in their best mode while also expanding into new ones."—Lyn Fairchild, Coordinator of Independent Learning, Duke UniversityLeverage proven teaching strategies to motivate all students! Students′ learning styles are as unique as their personalities. As a result, the most successful teachers are often those who understand how to adjust their educational techniques to honor students of all intelligences and backgrounds. This comprehensive resource, based on the author′s years of research and experience, presents a usable, understandable framework that assists K–12 teachers in achieving success in today′s differentiated classroom. From easy-to-implement techniques to templates for planning lengthy curriculum units, teachers receive clear direction for appealing to the learning personalities in their diverse classrooms. Readers will also find:Relevant stories, exercises, and examples to illustrate differentiated classroom instructionBalanced advice for improving student growth and performance in small-group work, class discussions, and relationship buildingPractical ideas and activities for immediate application in the classroom Discover teaching techniques that result in success for students of all learning styles!

"I loved this book! It was so informative I couldn′t put it down. Every teacher—beginning, experienced, urban, suburban, rural, and private—will find examples and ideas that they can use immediately."—Sharon Jeffery, National Board Certified Teacher, Plymouth Public Schools, MA "Brilliant! An absolute goldmine for teachers. Each page delivers a nugget of insight, understanding and guidance for both easy and tough teaching situations."—B. Bradley West, Professor, Michigan State University"Offers a ′suitcase′ filled with ideas to enhance any learning experience. The techniques offered range from simple modifications to more comprehensive restructuring of curriculum. There is something for everyone in this book."—Amy M. Zais, Associate Principal, Eau Claire North High School, WI"Deftly illustrates how crucial the personality type and learning style of the teacher is to the learning environment in the classroom. The teacher emerges from this guide with a surer sense of self and how to help students achieve ′flow′ in the classroom so they can work in their best mode while also expanding into new ones."—Lyn Fairchild, Coordinator of Independent Learning, Duke UniversityLeverage proven teaching strategies to motivate all students! Students′ learning styles are as unique as their personalities. As a result, the most successful teachers are often those who understand how to adjust their educational techniques to honor students of all intelligences and backgrounds. This comprehensive resource, based on the author′s years of research and experience, presents a usable, understandable framework that assists K–12 teachers in achieving success in today′s differentiated classroom. From easy-to-implement techniques to templates for planning lengthy curriculum units, teachers receive clear direction for appealing to the learning personalities in their diverse classrooms. Readers will also find:Relevant stories, exercises, and examples to illustrate differentiated classroom instructionBalanced advice for improving student growth and performance in small-group work, class discussions, and relationship buildingPractical ideas and activities for immediate application in the classroom Discover teaching techniques that result in success for students of all learning styles!

"The personality type framework allows administrators to know their staff in ways that can be applied every day. Twenty years in the principalship have given me some of the same understandings as those found here, but this book allows those lessons to be learned more quickly and with less cost."—Brian Doty, Principal Caledonia Middle School, MN"This book is research-based and grounded in practice and practical application. A wonderful resource for ensuring high-quality learning environments that honor students′ learning preferences."—Mark Bower, Director of Elementary Education and Staff DevelopmentHilton Central School District, NYA dynamic model for transforming leadership teams into powerful agents for school change!How can you help your leadership team collaborate and resolve conflicts in ways that improve student achievement? The authors demonstrate how an understanding of personality types and adults′ individual leadership styles can help school leaders and team members understand one another′s personal working preferences, work from individual strengths, uncover new areas for development, and distribute leadership responsibilities more effectively. This text provides:Descriptions of leadership styles Ways to build a team Strategies for coping with leadership stress A model for problem solving Differentiated School Leadership is an ideal resource for principals, teacher leaders, superintendents, and those leading or serving on school improvement teams.

"The personality type framework allows administrators to know their staff in ways that can be applied every day. Twenty years in the principalship have given me some of the same understandings as those found here, but this book allows those lessons to be learned more quickly and with less cost."—Brian Doty, Principal Caledonia Middle School, MN"This book is research-based and grounded in practice and practical application. A wonderful resource for ensuring high-quality learning environments that honor students′ learning preferences."—Mark Bower, Director of Elementary Education and Staff DevelopmentHilton Central School District, NYA dynamic model for transforming leadership teams into powerful agents for school change!How can you help your leadership team collaborate and resolve conflicts in ways that improve student achievement? The authors demonstrate how an understanding of personality types and adults′ individual leadership styles can help school leaders and team members understand one another′s personal working preferences, work from individual strengths, uncover new areas for development, and distribute leadership responsibilities more effectively. This text provides:Descriptions of leadership styles Ways to build a team Strategies for coping with leadership stress A model for problem solving Differentiated School Leadership is an ideal resource for principals, teacher leaders, superintendents, and those leading or serving on school improvement teams.

Move from entrenched differences to common goals!All too often, key education initiatives collapse because leaders fail to anticipate and learn from the concerns of those charged with implementation. This illuminating book shows how education leaders can bring opposing groups to common ground, resulting in a solid plan built on diverse wisdom.  Acclaimed education coach Jane Kise demonstrates how polarity thinking—a powerful tool for bridging differences developed by Barry Johnson of Polarity Partnerships—provides an alternative to endless debates and either/or thinking. Rather than seeing conflicting forces, the tools help us view them as equally important—even interdependent—concepts, approaches, or models. Readers will find: Ways to recognize polarities, map the positive and negative aspects, and channel energy wasted on disagreement toward a greater common purposeTools for introducing and working with polaritiesPolarity mapping to help leaders improve processes for leading change and creating buy-in Ways to use polarity with students as a framework for higher-level thinking"Jane Kise provides guidance for educators engaged in deep change and implementation of initiatives in which stakeholders have opposing perspectives. Through authentic examples of significant changes educators face today, Kise guides educators to leverage polarity thinking to promote commitment, engagement, and investment."— Joellen Killion, Senior AdvisorLearning Forward"The mind, entrenched in the rigidity of either/or thinking, dwells on the divisions and ignores the connections of both/and.  This engaging and practical book helps our students (and their teachers) transcend those divisions in a journey toward enriched enlightenment and greater flexibility." —Arthur L. Costa, Emeritus ProfessorCalifornia State University, Sacramento

Differentiate your coaching practice to meet the needs of every teacher!  Jane Kise takes you on a journey into differentiated coaching with a strength-based framework for understanding, appreciating, and working with people who may think differently from you. Through an online self-assessment tool, you will discover how your strengths and beliefs influence your coaching practice. Through examples, case studies, and reflection exercises, you will understand how to: Tailor your coaching practices to meet the needs of each educator Increase teacher willingness to implement new skills in their classroomsAnticipate patterns of resistance and adjust both the content and delivery of professional development

This updated comprehensive guide helps people discover how God has uniquely created them. Engaging stories, inventories, self-tests, and other easy-to-use exercises make Discover Who You Are a one-of-a-kind tool. It will help those longing to find or deepen meaning in life, considering volunteer opportunities, contemplating career changes, or desiring to become more useful to God. The book, workbook, and leader''s material provide all that''s needed for a LifeKeys workshop.

Leverage proven teaching strategies to motivate all students!Students'' learning styles are as unique as their personalities. As a result, the most successful teachers are often those who understand how to adjust their educational techniques to honor students of all intelligences and backgrounds. This comprehensive resource, based on the author''s years of research and experience, presents a usable, understandable framework that assists K–12 teachers in achieving success in today''s differentiated classroom.From easy-to-implement techniques to detailed templates for planning lengthy curriculum units, teachers receive clear direction for appealing to the learning personalities in their diverse classrooms. Readers will also find:• Relevant stories, exercises, and examples to illustrate differentiated classroom instruction• Balanced advice for improving student growth and performance in small-group work, class discussions, and relationship building• Practical ideas and activities for immediate application in the classroomThis book gives teachers a toolkit they can use to create an effective learning experience for any student. Discover teaching techniques that result in success for students of all learning styles!

Women have incredible potential to drive change in education if they step up to lead at all levels. In Step In, Step Up, authors Jane A. G. Kise and Barbara K. Watterston guide current and aspiring women leaders through a twelve-week leadership journey. An assortment of activities, reflection prompts, and stories empower readers to overcome gender barriers to female leadership and engage in opportunities to learn, grow, and lead within their school communities.

This book will inspire you to step into educational leadership with confidence.

Examine the need for women in leadership positions at schools and districts.Consider your own leadership identity and learn where to make adjustments.Feel empowered to overcome gender barriers, female stereotypes, and the double bind experienced by women in leadership roles.Gain tools and strategies for creating an action plan for effective instructional leadership in schools.Learn about hard and soft leadership skills and their value in educational leadership.Complete reflection activities to reinforce learning and professional leadership development.

Contents:About the AuthorsIntroduction: The Why and How of Women''s Leadership JourneyChapter 1: Engaging Women in School LeadershipChapter 2: Navigating Gender BarriersChapter 3: Finding Time for the Leadership JourneyChapter 4: Readying Yourself for Stepping UpChapter 5: Taking the Path to MaturityChapter 6: Knowing Your Hardwired StrengthsChapter 7: Challenging Your High-Flying and Limiting BeliefsChapter 8: Exploring Emotional IntelligenceChapter 9: Making Yourself HeardChapter 10: Finding the Courage for Tough ConversationsChapter 11: Encouraging More Women to LeadChapter 12: Crafting Your Identity as a Female LeaderA Final NoteReferences and ResourcesIndex

Build a school where students flourish academically while also meeting their social and emotional learning needs. In this practical school leadership book, author Jane A. G. Kise offers a toolkit of strategies specially designed to support the daily work of school leaders. Learn how to overcome ongoing challenges, navigate competing priorities, and unite your entire school community around one common purpose: supporting whole-child learning.

Lead schools in teaching the whole student, with help from this educational leadership book:

Understand the benefits of student engagement and having the whole child present in the classroom.Study the twelve lenses of leadership -- core educational leadership responsibilities that are essential for leading whole-child schools.Develop leadership skills and emotional intelligence to overcome biases and balance student and adult needs.Learn how to create an environment strengthened by collaborative trust, where students and educators feel engaged and motivated.Gain insight into SMART goal-setting for leadership development, establishing a priority focus to achieve real goals.

Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Developing Leadership for Whole-Child SchoolsChapter 2: Thinking in Terms of Both and And: A Core Leadership CompetencyChapter 3: Understanding Emotional Intelligence and Leading for the Whole ChildChapter 4: Leading Toward a Common Vision and Guiding Others in Leading ThemselvesChapter 5: Implementing Initiatives and Making Them MeaningfulChapter 6: Building a Learning Community Where Individuals Have AutonomyChapter 7: Taking Reality Into Account While Pursuing a VisionChapter 8: Building on Current Success While Changing to Meet the FutureChapter 9: Moving Ahead Quickly While Moving Ahead for the Long HaulChapter 10: Balancing Logical Objectivity With Valuable SubjectivityChapter 11: Getting Results While Building TrustChapter 12: Using Positional Power While Sharing PowerChapter 13: Finding Clarity on What and Why With Flexibility on HowChapter 14: Planning in an Ever-Changing, Uncertain EnvironmentChapter 15: Making Measurable Progress and Finding PurposeChapter 16: Focusing on Your PrioritiesAppendix: Personality Type and the Twelve Lenses of Leadership