Supervision and Evaluation for Learning and Growth seeks to go beyond the current focus on student performance and instead aims to develop an evaluation system for learning and growth.
In this short and readable text, the authors initially focus on differentiating supervision and evaluation…. Supervision and Evaluation for Learning and Growth is an approachable and effective introductory text for educators transitioning into roles as supervisors and evaluators. The chapters are concise and clearly written, and the graphics add to the book’s information, rather than simply summarize the major points of each section. Perhaps one of the more valuable features of the book is the chapter case studies. These case studies present real world dilemmas that intersect with the major themes of each section. Examples include how to provide meaningful support to both tenured and non-tenured teachers, and taking over as a building principal in a school that has never had a meaningful evaluation system. Since the majority of the readers of a text like this will be students, these activities would serve as excellent prompts for learning activities and discussions…. Supervision and Evaluation for Learning and Growth is a concise and valuable evaluation guide for existing and future school leaders.

Global Education Review

Educational leaders who want to make a difference in the quality of teaching and learning in today’s classrooms will increase their professional repertoire by reading this important book. It is a valuable resource to be accessed in everyone’s professional library!

Marie M. Adair, executive director, New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

The reader will find refreshing insights in this comprehensive look at major educational topics such as, supervision, teacher evaluation, professional development, and modeling effective teaching. In a time period where opinions often dictate educational change, the authors have presented reliable information that will be useful for educational improvement.

Jim Rosborg, president, Illinois Council of Professors in Education Administration (ICPEA), director of Master's in Education, McKendree University

This is the most practical book out there on the professional development of teachers and school administrators. It provides a step-by-step process, and is appropriate for any teacher or administrator regardless of their years of experience. You will find it worth your while to read this book!

Mark Spool, Ph.D., president, Management Development Solutions, West Chester, PA

This text guides the reader on a journey of change from within which occurs by enabling teachers to become effective leaders. It is an invaluable tool for building capacity within districts.

Amy Robinson, Ed.D., English language arts content area specialist, Illinois Center for School Improvement

The research-based practices outlined in this book will allow principals, supervisors and teachers to gain the skills necessary to help students succeed. I highly recommend this text.

Dr. Kevin J. O'Mara, superintendent, Argo Community High School, president, Illinois High School District Organization, executive board member, Illinois Association of School Administrators