Rebecca Good Livres

Focused on the journey to effective instructional leadership, this guide offers ten actionable steps for aspiring principals. It emphasizes the importance of research and preparation, steering future leaders away from the mundane tasks of daily school operations. With practical insights, the book aims to empower assistant principals to transition into impactful roles that prioritize educational excellence and leadership development.

Focusing on the effectiveness of the Data Collaborative Model (DCM), the study examines its impact on teacher effectiveness in schools over three years. It compares six high implementation schools with six low implementation schools based on state assessment results. While no significant difference was found in reading scores, math scores showed improvement linked to earlier Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The findings indicate that high implementation schools had better assessment passing rates and that teachers had a greater understanding and application of the DCM compared to administrators.

Beyond Books, Butts, and Buses: Ten Steps to Help Assistant Principals Become Effective Instructional Leaders is intended for ambitious future principals who recognize the importance of researching and preparing for that esteemed position. It contains ten steps that will lead those who are stuck in the duty world of books, butts, and buses to find ways to prepare for instructional leadership.