Standards-Based Leadership: A Case Study Book for the Superintendency

by Sandra Lowery, Sandra Harris

Overview

Although there are several case study books for administrators, this one book, specifically for superintendents, is framed within the state and national standards. It offers a way for superintendents as well as those in training to combine best-practice theory with practice using everyday, realistic situations. Each chapter includes: _ questions for discussion _ references _ additional resources Readers will also find a corresponding brief literature review and a case study that illustrates the standard being discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780585455433
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	09/01/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	168
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Sandra Lowery is a former public school superintendent. She is currently a full professor and chair of the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Sandra Harris is an educator with experience in K-12 public and private schools. She is currently assistant professor in the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 1 A Memorial for Alyssa and Jenna
Chapter 4 2 A Culture of Success or the Emperor's New Clothes
Chapter 5 3 The Blytheville Story: The Challenge of Changing Demographics
Chapter 6 4 The Politics of School Reform
Chapter 7 5 Higher Test Scores at Any Price
Chapter 8 6 Se Habla Español Aqui?
Chapter 9 7 Oops! Technology Problems
Chapter 10 8 Spending a Make-Believe Budget
Chapter 11 9 Contaminated Ground
Chapter 12 10 Accusations?True or False?
Chapter 13 Appendix 1 Texas Competencies for the Superintendent
Chapter 14 Appendix 2 Standards for School Leaders