Activating the Vision: The Four Keys of Mathematics Leadership

To build and sustain a successful mathematics program, mathematics leaders need to work collaboratively to establish a cohesive vision for teaching and learning and put that vision into action. This book details the necessary steps that mathematics leaders must take to change traditional practices; meet new curricular, instructional, and assessment challenges; and engage students, families, and community members in mathematics education.

Readers receive the benefit of detailed guidance as they set about this important work:

Discover the big ideas and essential understandings of the four keys of effective mathematics leadership and how the four keys connect to each other. Answer questions to assess mathematics leadership. Consider scenarios that illustrate how mathematics leaders can take the visionary leadership actions described in this book Explore the relationships among district-, site-, and team-level engagement Appraise the necessary steps to move mathematics leadership from vision to action Use appendices that present planning templates and menus of professional development opportunities

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