Standards-Based Leadership
A Case Study Book for the Superintendency
Published on 25. February 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-8108-4608-1 (ISBN)
Description
Although there are several case study books for administrators, this one book, specifically for superintendents, is framed within the state and national standards. It offers a way for superintendents as well as those in training to combine best-practice theory with practice using everyday, realistic situations.
Each chapter includes:
? questions for discussion
? references
? additional resources
Readers will also find a corresponding brief literature review and a case study that illustrates the standard being discussed.
Each chapter includes:
? questions for discussion
? references
? additional resources
Readers will also find a corresponding brief literature review and a case study that illustrates the standard being discussed.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-4608-1 (9780810846081)
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E-Book
09/2004
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Education
€40.99
Available for download
E-Book
09/2004
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Education
€40.99
Available for download
Persons
Sandra Lowery is a former public school superintendent. She is currently a full professor and chair of the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Sandra Harris is an educator with experience in K-12 public and private schools. She is currently assistant professor in the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Sandra Harris is an educator with experience in K-12 public and private schools. She is currently assistant professor in the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Content
Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 1 A Memorial for Alyssa and Jenna
Chapter 4 2 A Culture of Success or the Emperor's New Clothes
Chapter 5 3 The Blytheville Story: The Challenge of Changing Demographics
Chapter 6 4 The Politics of School Reform
Chapter 7 5 Higher Test Scores at Any Price
Chapter 8 6 Se Habla Espanol Aqui?
Chapter 9 7 Oops! Technology Problems
Chapter 10 8 Spending a Make-Believe Budget
Chapter 11 9 Contaminated Ground
Chapter 12 10 Accusations-True or False?
Chapter 13 Appendix 1 Texas Competencies for the Superintendent
Chapter 14 Appendix 2 Standards for School Leaders
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 1 A Memorial for Alyssa and Jenna
Chapter 4 2 A Culture of Success or the Emperor's New Clothes
Chapter 5 3 The Blytheville Story: The Challenge of Changing Demographics
Chapter 6 4 The Politics of School Reform
Chapter 7 5 Higher Test Scores at Any Price
Chapter 8 6 Se Habla Espanol Aqui?
Chapter 9 7 Oops! Technology Problems
Chapter 10 8 Spending a Make-Believe Budget
Chapter 11 9 Contaminated Ground
Chapter 12 10 Accusations-True or False?
Chapter 13 Appendix 1 Texas Competencies for the Superintendent
Chapter 14 Appendix 2 Standards for School Leaders