ABSTRACT

Organized around the ISLLC standards, this text introduces students to the concepts and theories of educational leadership. The new edition adds coverage of such topics as data usage, ethics, innovative hiring practices, and student discipline. Appearing in the second edition are chapter-ending sections called “Point-Counterpoint” which prompt readers to examine their own beliefs regarding the material presented in the chapter and its application to work in our schools.

chapter |4 pages

Standard One

chapter 1|18 pages

Leading in the Contemporary School Setting

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chapter 2|18 pages

Leading Others Through a Common Purpose

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chapter |4 pages

Standard Two

chapter 3|22 pages

Nurturing the Instructional Program

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chapter 4|20 pages

Extending the Curriculum Beyond the School Day

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chapter 5|24 pages

Sustaining a Culture of Growth

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chapter |4 pages

Standard Three

chapter 6|18 pages

Balancing Management and Leadership

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chapter 7|36 pages

Managing Human Resources for a Safe, Effective Environment

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chapter |4 pages

Standard Four

chapter 8|22 pages

Making Decisions in the Educational Arena

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chapter 9|26 pages

Sustaining Partnerships With Parents and the Larger Community

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chapter |4 pages

Standard Five

chapter 10|28 pages

Understanding the Evolution of Public School’s Purpose

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chapter |4 pages

Standard Six

chapter 11|24 pages

Governance of Schools in a Legal and Political Environment

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chapter 12|17 pages

Analyzing and Reporting Educational Data

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