Executive Leadership for Effective Administration

This book immerses prospective superintendents and other executive administrators in the realities of practice and leadership skills that create effective schools. Broad and research-based coverage of the foundations, issues, principles and responsibilities of executive leaders in educational administration and management are presented within the three dimensions of: The Nature of Executive Leadership, Forces That Influence and Shape Executive Leadership, and the Responsibilities of Executive Leaders. Effective practice in school administration involves making decisions about management of schools in the midst of a host of new organizational issues. This text encourages leaders to think beyond management and consider how to lead and affect school culture, student achievement, and organizational productivity. Case studies and critical incidents as well as ample pedagogical elements encourage readers to take an active, decision-making role.