Introduction to Educational Administration

Organized around the ISLLC standards, this text introduces students to the concepts and theories of educational leadership. The new edition adds coverage of such topics as data usage, ethics, innovative hiring practices, and student discipline. Appearing in the second edition are chapter-ending sections called “Point-Counterpoint” which prompt readers to examine their own beliefs regarding the material presented in the chapter and its application to work in our schools. Acknowledgements, About the Author, Free Downloads for Professors and Students, Preface, Standard One, 1. Leading in the Contemporary School Setting, 2. Leading Others Through a Common Purpose, Standard Two, 3. Nurturing the Instructional Program, 4. Extending the Curriculum Beyond the School Day, 5. Sustaining a Culture of Growth, Standard Three, 6. Balancing Management and Leadership, 7. Managing Human Resources for a Safe, Effective Environment, Standard Four, 8. Making Decisions in the Educational Arena, 9. Sustaining Partnerships With Parents and the Larger Community, Standard Five, 10. Understanding the Evolution of Public School’s Purpose, Standard Six, 11. Governance of Schools in a Legal and Political Environment, 12. Analyzing and Reporting Educational Data, APPENDIX: Educational Leadership Standards and Successful Practices of School Principals, References