2nd Edition

Introduction to Educational Administration Standards, Theories, and Practice

By Douglas Fiore Copyright 2009
    336 Pages
    by Routledge

    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
    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
    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

    Biography

    Douglas Fiore