<p><i>"A book that every practitioner should own. The author has managed to describe the complex process of curriculum development in plain English."<br/></i>¿John Lundt, Professor of Educational Leadership<br/>University of Montana</p><p><i><b>Develop a curriculum that can transform an ordinary school into a school of excellence! </b></i></p><p>Curriculum development, an essential part of educational leadership, helps schools establish purpose, define activities, and guide decision making. This thought-provoking how-to resource helps leaders make sound choices and develop constructive policies as they guide a school team through this critical school improvement effort.</p><p>Written by an expert in the field, this handbook introduces educational leaders to dynamic curriculum leadership and a curriculum development process that leads to highly successful school programs. The author demonstrates how administrators can adapt curriculum to meet their school''s changing needs, incorporat