The School Superintendent

<strong>The School Superintendent: Theory Practice and Cases </strong>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.<br /><br />Fully updated the <strong>Third Edition</strong> 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.