Supportive Supervision

For thirteen years Albert J. Coppola served as the English Coordinator for the Sewanhaka Central High School District and the English Chairperson at Sewanhaka High School, a nationally recognized school of excellence. A recipient of numerous National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships and awards, he introduced technology into the English program, has written innovative curriculum, created multiple staff development programs, conducted numerous teacher training workshops, and has had over 30 years of experience as an administrator, advisor, and supervisor of teachers. Diane B. Scricca is presently the assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and grants for the Glen Cove City School District after having served as the principal of Elmont Memorial High School for 13 years. Widely recognized for her extraordinary leadership, she has been honored as both the Supervisors and Administrators of New York State and NASSP New York State Principal of the Year and was a NASSP National Principal of the Year finalist. Under her dynamic leadership Elmont, a school of 1900 students with a 95% minority enrollment, a 99% graduation rate, and a 95% rate attending college, was recognized as a Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence, and was named as a Best High School in New York State by Redbook magazine. Gerard E. Connors has been an educator for the past 36 years. During his career he has served as the English chairperson, Assistant Principal, and Principal of New Hyde Park Memorial High School in New York. Under his leadership, his school was recognized as a National School of Excellence and a Redbook School of Academic Excellence. The Supervisors and Administrators of New York State and the National Association of Secondary School Principals recognized him as a Principal of the Year. Presently, he serves as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Administration in the Sewanhaka district.

Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors 1. Supportive Supervision The Supportive Supervision Continuum Goal Setting Lesson Planning Observation Professional Development Extensive Professional Commitment End-Of-Year Evaluation 2. What Makes a Great School? The Answer Key Some Are Better Than Others Effective Schools NASSP Research Instructional Leadership Is the Key Supportive Supervision Is Instructional Leadership 3. Hiring the Right Teachers The Challenge Teacher Shortages Our Most Valuable Resource Who Are the Right Teachers? The Right Stuff The Ten-Step Program Summary 4. Goal Setting The Need To Plan Setting the Goals: A Collaborative Process Data Analysis Objectives The Strategy Evaluation Goals for the New Teacher Goals for the Marginal Teacher Putting It All Together 5. Lesson Planning Planning Should Be Linked To Goals Your Role in the Planning Process Supervisory Review Keeping Current Planning With the New Teacher Planning With Experienced Teachers Planning With Marginal Teachers Effective Lesson Planning Two Lesson Plan Designs 6. Observation Supportive Approach to Observations Be Supportive With All Staff The Observation Process A Complete Example of an Observation Report The Supportive Supervision Observation Report 7. Professional Development PD for All Staff Planning and Flexibility A Broad View of PD Use a Variety of PD Activities Base PD on Needs PD and Academic Achievement Feedback Written Reports A Final Word on PD 8. Extensive Professional Commitment What is EPC? EPC: Easily Recognized, Difficult to Define Is the EPC Teacher Realistic? Hiring Teachers With the Right Stuff The Five Key Components to Building EPC in Your School A Successful EPC Story 9. End-Of-Year Evaluation EOY Evaluation Is a Process Looking Ahead In Summary Endnotes Index

"This is a comprehensive and exceptionally practical blueprint for school supervision in the 21st century. At a time when national standards for administrative preparation are in the wings, this book should become required reading in schools of educational administration." -- John Kappenberg, Director of Research "This book provides a fresh approach to supervision with emphasis on interpersonal and technical skills. It is a unique blend of theory and practice, written by people who have been in the trenches who describe real solutions and ways of working with teachers and improving solutions." -- Gene Geisert, Associate Professor, Department Chair