Read and Download eBook Full
Author: Rene S. Townsend
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2006-09-14
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 1483362256
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSuperintendents and board members are provided real-life vignettes highlighting challenges and successes, information on building relationships and managing conflict, and reflective practice questions and self-assessment.
Author: Jane C. Owen
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780810837645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA successful superintendent must balance the desires of the community, the school board, administrators, school faculty and staff--all while doing what is best for the students. This book, a study based upon the careers of two popular and effective superintendents, explores these intricately related roles, ones which must be played to perfection to be effective. The authors define characteristics of strong leadership--political, educational, and managerial--and discuss the theory implicit in practical decision-making. A highly readable book which offers useful strategies drawn from real-life situations, this is a must-read for any superintendent hoping to improve their effectiveness.
Author: Philip D. Lanoue
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2018-06-14
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 1475835523
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book focuses on the changing role of the superintendent who now must lead with new skills in a time when the landscape of communities is shifting necessitating the mobilization of people through advocacy and activism alongside new partnerships with businesses, local governmental agencies, and community organizations. To lead districts, superintendents must ask new questions about current school structures while navigating changes in local, state, and federal education policies to ensure practices are aligned to meet the needs of all children. Key questions throughout the book help leaders create coherence in a system of change while leading the learning for members in the district and developing effective governance structures to empower leaders in making strategic decisions. Superintendents must focus efforts on leading systems to think through the world of information and digital access, so students can learn for tomorrow and to leverage social media to brand and support system-wide transformations. The frenetic work, role, and responsibilities of the superintendent requires personal and professional balance to be effective in leading districts and communities.
Author: Gloria L. Johnston
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2008-10-08
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 1452280452
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"I do not believe I have ever seen a guide that is so practical and current. I particularly liked the advice on communications, celebrations, board relationships, and community involvement. Those are the kinds of interpersonal gestures and activities that go beyond just following a checklist and are critical to the success of new and experienced superintendents." —Brenda S. Dietrich, Superintendent Auburn-Washburn School District, Topeka, KS A practical planning tool with concrete tasks and tips for new or experienced superintendents! Written by seven outstanding superintendents, this reflective calendar and planning journal helps superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year. The authors give administrators a structured, goal-oriented look at the work ahead and highlight opportunities for organizational leadership. Practical and hands-on, this planner takes superintendents from July through June and provides checklists, activities, and templates to foster responsibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. The authors present issues for reflection and action that include: Maintaining effective communication Monitoring program, curriculum, and achievement objectives Building relationships within the educational community Developing the budget Coaching and mentoring Planning ahead, establishing new goals, and facing unexpected events and challenges The Superintendent′s Planner offers beginning and veteran district leaders a fresh perspective and invaluable support for an increasingly complex and demanding role.
Author: William L. Sharp
Publisher: R&L Education
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9781578861576
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers how to become a superintendent and be successful at it and presents a personal view of the superintendency. This down-to-earth book is intended for use in graduate education classes on the superintendency. Both practicing and aspiring superintendents should find it useful.
Author: THOMAS WILLOUGHBY WAGAMON
Publisher:
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Nelda Cambron-McCabe
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 1412906113
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The goals and challenges for district leaders are constantly changing. Leadership and governance are only parts of the puzzle when other elements such as the NCLB legislation, budgets, standards and assessment, changing demographics, and public engagement are brought into the picture. Today's superintendent needs an effective tool to help steer the school district to success. Drawing on the experiences of nearly 200 superintendents over the past ten years, The Superintendent's Fieldbook offers guidance that can be referenced again and again. Written for current and future superintendents, principals, school board members and teachers, this valuable guide is divided into nine sections--each offering ideas to implement, practical lessons, exercises, and questions for reflective practice. The authors identify seven key "commonplaces" of the successful modern superintendent including: Leading within a governance structure; Understanding and addressing standards and assessment; Considering race, class, and the achievement gap; Developing your schools' principals from building managers to leaders of learning; Exploring collaborations with agencies of government and organizational allies; Engaging your community to construct a shared vision of the future. Vignettes describing real events and situations will help you connect lessons learned to your own district experiences, and help you and your district thrive in the rapidly changing world of education." -- Publisher.
Author: Theodore J. Kowalski
Publisher: R&L Education
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 179
ISBN-13: 1607099969
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis must-have study offers a definitive look at the state of school leadership in the United States. It provides a detailed picture of the men and women leading the nation's schools, based on a representative sample of school leaders nationwide. The American Association of School Administrators has conducted an authoritative State of the Superintendency report every decade since 1923. This report provides research on American school superintendents in 2010. Data were collected via an electronic survey from just under 1,900 superintendents across the United States. This report is a valuable resource for school leaders, aspiring school leaders, and those charged with preparing and supporting school leaders. It is essential reading for a range of audiences, including superintendents, aspiring superintendents, school board members, professors of education administration, superintendent search consultants, education researchers, and others looking for up-to-the-minute data on education leadership. Reported findings in the 2010 study include: -Personal characteristics -Career development -Professional education -School-board relationships -Opinions on a broad range of professional, educational, political, and social issues
Author: Hans H. Krahn
Publisher:
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 90
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Terry A. Clark
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Collaborative Efforts Action Group of the Urban Superintendents' Network moved from an examination of the roles of schools, businesses, and community agencies in improving the quality of education in America to promoting the creation of comprehensive collaboratives that can strengthen family and community life. This report shares what superintendents have learned about collaboration. Strategies for developing the united front necessary for viable comprehensive collaborations are described in the following sections: (1) Introduction: The Spirit of Collaboration; (2) Building on Partnerships; (3) Key Collaborative Players; (4) Characteristics of Successful Collaboratives; (5) Measuring Success; and (6) Shaping Collaboratives for the Future. The superintendents urge colleagues in the nation's cities to explore the possibilities, broaden their perspectives, and lower bureaucratic barriers that inhibit children from reaching their full competence. Included are a 53-item list of references and a 37-item list of selected school-community partnerships in 24 cities. (SLD)
