The school superintendent : theory, practice, and cases

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The school superintendent : theory, practice, and cases

Theodore J. Kowalski

Sage Publications, c2013

3rd ed.

  • : pbk.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Cases is the essential guide to succeeding as a superintendent or as an administrator in another district-level position. Comprehensive in both theory and practice, this textbook and reference guide examines the role and responsibilities of school district administration in professional, social, philosophical, and political frames, while balancing perspectives of rewards and challenges commonly expressed by school superintendents. Important topics covered include the emerging role of superintendent as communicator, the changing conditions in districts and schools, inadequate funding for public schools, and the treatment of policy administration, leadership roles, and community involvement. Fully updated, the Third Edition provides: greater emphasis on the challenges facing novice superintendents; new material on strategic planning and visioning; new and expanded coverage of contemporary issues such as inadequate district funding and social challenges; additional figures, tables, key terms, and other helpful learning tools; and more.

Table of Contents

Preface PART I: THE POSITION: ROLES AND CONTEXT 1. Defining Practice 2. Society and Schools PART II: SCHOOL DISTRICTS: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY 3. School Districts as Organizations 4. School Boards 5. Superintendent and School Board Relationships 6. School District Policy PART III: SUPERINTENDENT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 7. Providing Leadership at the District Level 8. Community Leadership 9. Material Resources Management 10. Human Resources Management PART IV: PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES 11. Contemporary Challenges 12. Personal Dispositions and Practice 13. Seeking the Position Author Index Subject Index About the Author

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