ABSTRACT
In this Chapter
Perspectives about leadership at the high school level
The high school department chair
Getting started
The work of department chairs
The beginning and ending of the school year
Managing the department budget
Managing facilities and equipment
Conducting department meetings
Serving as a content specialist
Developing curriculum guides
Handling student placement issues
Interviewing teacher candidates for the department
Building accountability: Profiling the department's accomplishments
Writing reports and forecasting needs
Balancing departmental work with the duties of a teacher
