Building on Whole Leadership

Energizing and Strengthening Your Early Childhood Program

Marie Masterson, Michael Abel, Teri Talan, Jill Bella

• Publisher: Gryphon House Inc.
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9780876598245
• eBook ISBN: 9780876598252
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Early Childhood Education

In a complex and changing landscape of scarce funding, high turnover rates, and differing views about priorities, the early childhood profession needs an anchor. The Whole Leadership Framework, developed by the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, helps early childhood professionals inspire their staffs' collaboration, creativity, and ethical commitment. 

Using the Whole Leadership Framework's three domains—leadership essentials, pedagogical leadership, and administrative leadership—learn how to: 

• Develop foundational leadership attributes and competencies
• Use both day-to-day management and long-range leadership skills
• Encourage family engagement
• Advocate for children and families in your community

Building on Whole Leadership will help you inspire your staff to see the value of their work and invest their best efforts—all while maintaining your own energy and motivation. This book will guide you as you become an influential change agent in the lives of children, families, organizations, and communities. 

References and Recommended Reading

Chapter 1

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Camilli, Gregory, Sadako Vargas, Sharon Ryan, and W. Steven Barnett. 2010. “Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Early Education Interventions on Cognitive and Social Development.” Teachers College Record 112(3): 579–620.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2018. “Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC).” CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/wscc/index.htm

Coleman, Andy, Caroline Sharp, and Graham Handscomb. 2016. “Leading Highly Performing Children’s Centres: Supporting the Development of the ‘Accidental Leaders.’” Educational Management Administration and Leadership 44(5): 775–793.

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Early Childhood Systems Working Group (ECSWG). 2014. “Comprehensive Early Childhood System-Building: A Tool to Inform Discussions on Collaborative, Cross-Sector Planning.” http://www.buildinitiative.org/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/ECSWG%20Systems%20Planning%20Tool_2014.pdf

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Chapter 2

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Table of contents

• Chapter 1Understanding Your Influence as a Leader
• Chapter 2Building a Foundation: Leadership Essentials
• Chapter 3Applying the Tools of Leadership Essentials
• Chapter 4Maximizing Pedagogical Leadership
• Chapter 5 Using Tools for Pedagogical Leadership
• Chapter 6Encouraging Family Engagement
• Chapter 7Advancing Administrative Leadership
• Chapter 8 Applying Tools for Effective Administrative Leadership
• Chapter 9 Leveraging Your Leadership Qualities
• References and Recommended Reading