The school superintendent : theory, practice, and cases

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The school superintendent : theory, practice, and cases

Theodore J. Kowalski

Sage Publications, c2006

2nd ed

  • : cloth

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

内容説明・目次

内容説明

The School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Cases is both a textbook and reference for practitioners. The content provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the school district superintendent position and a blend of theory and practical knowledge pertaining to contemporary practice in this pivotal position. The reader is encouraged to engage in reflection by linking content with personal experiences. This objective is pursued by providing reflective summaries, pertinent questions, and case studies at the end of each chapter. This second edition continues to focus contextual variables influencing practice in an information-based and reform-minded society. Current reform strategies are identified and their effects on current and future role expectations for superintendents are discussed. Special attention is given to the emerging role of superintendent as communicator. The book also contains two other noteworthy features: balanced perspectives of the potential rewards and challenges commonly experienced by school superintendents and career development information. The former topic includes both professional and personal issues; the latter encompasses career planning, application and interview processes, and quality of life considerations.

目次

Preface Part I: School District Superintendents Chapter 1: Defining Practice Levels of Public Education Governance School District Superintendents Requirements for Being a Superintendent Quality of Life Considerations For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 2: Role Characterizations Superintendent as Teacher-Scholar Superintendent as Manager Superintendent as Democratic Leader Superintendent as Applied Social Scientist Superintendent as Communicator For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 3: Conditions of Practice Changing Social Conditions Workplace Conditions For Further Reflection Case Study Part II: School Districts: Governance And Organization Chapter 4: School Districts as Organizations Nature of School Districts Organizational Dimensions Organizational Paradigms Directed Autonomy and District Organization For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 5: School Boards Legal Status and Authority Ideal and Real Roles Composition of School Boards Criticisms and Recommended Reforms For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 6: Superintendent and School Board Relationships Importance of Positive Relationships Building Positive Relationships Managing Conflict with Board Members For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 7: School District Policy Essence of Policy Policy Statements Policy Formulation Policy Administration For Further Reflection Case Study Part III: Superintendent Leadership And Management Responsibilities Chapter 8: Providing Leadership at the District Level Emerging Need for Leadership Understanding Leadership Instructional Leadership Leadership Functions Normative Leadership Standards For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 9: Material Resources Management Fiscal Management Facility Management Pupil Transportation Food Services For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 10: Human Resources Management Managing Personnel Managing Relationships with Employee Unions Managing Special Education Programs Managing Pupil Personnel Services Managing the Legal Dimensions of School Districts For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 11: Community Leadership District and Community Relations District Partnerships Personal Community Involvement For Further Reflection Case Study Part IV: Contemporary And Personal Perspectives Chapter 12: Contemporary Challenges - Theodore J. Kowalski and Lars Bjork Social Challenges Institutional Challenges Professional Challenges For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 13: Personal Practice Management Superintendent Work Lives Coping Strategies For Further Reflection Case Study Chapter 14: Becoming a Superintendent Superintendent Selection Process Career Planning Application Process Negotiating an Employment Contract For Further Reflection Case Study Author Index Subject Index

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