Time For Change - 4 Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders
This is a great book for leaders or those who might aspire to be leaders someday!
This course is K-12 appropriate. The authors, Anthony Muhammad and Luis F. Cruz, are both renowned educators and presenters who worked closely with Richard and Rebecca DuFour and their company, Solution Tree. They explain the 4 skills that are requisite for leaders who want to transform their schools or districts into successful organizations where staff members trust the leadership and are willing to make important investments that will ultimately lead to improved student outcomes.
Required Reading: Time For Change-4 Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders, by Anthony Muhammad and Luis F. Cruz
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1) Purchase and read Time for Change - 4 Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders, By Anthony Muhammad and Luis F. Cruz
You can find this book at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.
2) Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. Type answers directly into the document. The handout is provided to you after registration is completed.
3) For educators seeking clock hours or professional development hours: In addition to Assignments 1 and 2 above...
Write and turn in a 3-4 page paper with the following directions:
- Elementary school administrators choose 1 scenario from the following pages from the text: 28, 48, 55, 91 or 101.
- Middle school administrators choose 1 scenario from the following pages from the text: 29, 37, 72 or 103.
- High School administrators choose the scenario on page 52 of the text.
- Superintendents choose 1 scenario from the following pages from the text: 31, 50, 69 or 76.
- All others, simply choose 1 scenario from any of the pages listed above.
Step 1: Indicate which scenario on which page of the text you chose.
Step 2: Answer in detail the four questions on the left side of the chart. Be sure to consider the bullet points (arrows) when reflecting on the scenario.
Step 3: Paper should be typed, double spaced using a 10-12 pt. font. Turn in the 3-4 page paper.
Effective July 1, 2024:
For educators seeking college credit rather than clock hours, here is the modified requirement: In addition to Assignments 1 and 2 above...
Write and turn in a 5-6 page paper with the following directions:
- Elementary school administrators choose 2 scenarios from the following pages from the text: 28, 48, 55, 91 or 101.
- Middle school administrators choose 2 scenarios from the following pages from the text: 29, 37, 72 or 103.
- High School administrators choose the scenario on page 52 of the text.
- Superintendents choose 2 scenarios from the following pages from the text: 31, 50, 69 or 76.
- All others, simply choose 2 scenario from any of the pages listed above.
Step 1: Indicate which scenarios on which pages of the text you chose.
Step 2: Answer in detail the four questions on the left side of each chart. Be sure to consider the bullet points (arrows) when reflecting on the scenarios.
Step 3: Paper should be typed, double spaced using a 10-12 pt. font. Turn in the 5-6 page paper.
All 3 assignments must be completed within 1 year. Upload completed handout and paper to your Dashboard on the website or email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
SPU NOTE: Please be sure to register prior to completing any coursework. Registering for a course after coursework has been started violates accreditation standards and puts the University at risk; therefore, SPU reserves the right to not award credit if students are found to be in violation of this policy. SPU coursework will be accepted a minimum of 2 weeks beyond registration date.
Grading Criteria - Time for Change
1) All three assignments must be completed within one year. Upload your documents to your Teacher Study Dashboard or Email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
2) The rubric for the Book Study Handout is broken down into four goal areas.
The first goal area pertains to questions #1-30 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The second goal area pertains to questions #31-36 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The third goal area pertains to questions #37-41 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The fourth goal area pertains to questions #42-60 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The maximum number of combined points that can be earned is 20 (4 points on each of the 4 goal areas for the answers to the questions on the handout and 4 points for the paper).
3) The rubric for the Time for Change paper explains how to earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”.
“A” grade = 18-20 points
“B” grade = 16-17 points
“C” grade = 14-15 points
“D” grade = 12-13 points
“F” grade = 11 points or less
A “NC” (no credit) grade will be given if all three assignments are not completed within one year.
Pass/NoPass Grading System (for clock hours or continuing education credits)
Pass = 14-20 points
No Pass = Less than 14 points
Graduate Credits:
Earn 3 graduate level quarter credits offered through Seattle Pacific University, an accredited university. Additional $180 fee, payable to SPU. You must register with SPU first to earn graduate credit.
WA State Clock Hours:
WA State Educators have the option of earning 30 Clock Hours offered through OSPI approved ESD 112. Educator is responsible for the $3 per clock hour fee. ESD clock hour claim code will be forwarded to you once the course is completed.
All Other PDUs, CEUs, CPEs and other known terms for Clock Hours:
30 Clock Hours for professional development are available for those outside of WA State. Other known terms include, but are not limited to, Professional Development Hours, Professional Development Points, CEU's, CPE's, PDU's or your school district's equivalent language for clock hours earned. A Certificate of Completion will be provided to all students once coursework is reviewed and graded.
Be sure to check with your state's agency regarding professional development and related requirements.
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