About the Author
Foreword
Introduction
Why Are We Here�� and What Is Our Mission?
What Role Do Teachers Play in Achieving That Mission?
How Do We Make A//Teachers Successful?
Overview of the Book
Conclusion

1 Every Teacher Counts
A Teacher's Powerful Influence
Instructional Excellence from Day One
The Hierarchy of Instructional Excellence
The Three-Step Excellence Support System
Conclusion

2 Leading for Excellence�� Learning Resources
Starting the First Day on the Job
Leveraging Learning Resources
Building an Excellence Support System�� Learning Resources
Conclusion
Reflection Took Learning Resources

3 Leading for Excellence�� Classroom Routines and Procedures
Struggling Alone with No Routines
Managing Classroom Routines and Procedures
Building an Excellence Support System�� Classroom Routines and Procedures ��
Conclusion
Reflection Tool�� Classroom Routines and Procedures

4 Leading for Excellence�� Relationships for Learning
Getting to the Heart of Student Behavior
Building Relationships for Learning
Building an Excellence Support System�� Relationships for Learning
Conclusion
Reflection Tool�� Relationships for Learning

5 Leading for Excellence�� Student Engagement
Engaging Students from Bell to Bell
Promoting Student Engagement
Building an Excellence Support System�� Student Engagement
Conclusion
Reflection Tool�� Student Engagement

6 Leading for Excellence�� Rigor and Mastery
Promoting Students from Average to Excellent
Implementing Rigor and Mastery
Building an Excellence Support System�� Rigor and Mastery
Conclusion
Reflection Tool�� Rigor and Mastery

7 Leading for Excellence�� Creative Strategies for Individual Students��
Accepting It's All in the Details
Developing Creative Strategies for Individual Students
Building an Excellence Support System�� Creative Strategies for Individual Students
Conclusion
Reflection Took Creative Strategies for Individual Students

8 Leading for Excellence�� Teacher Leadership
Introducing Shirley Copeland�� the Queen of Mathematics
Fostering Teacher Leadership
Conclusion
Reflection Took Teacher Leadership
References and Resources
Index