Learning From the Best: Lessons From Award-Winning Superintendents
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- Synopsis
- "Provides a rare opportunity to get inside the heads of the best superintendents in the country. Harris′ book captures essential craft knowledge that every superintendent needs to succeed in the job."—Robert S. McCord, Associate Professor of Educational LeadershipUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas"An excellent book for experienced and new superintendents. I kept coming across little nuggets and big ideas that I couldn′t wait to implement immediately."—Janie L. Nusser, SuperintendentSouth Seneca Central School District, NYWords of wisdom for achieving effective district leadership!In today′s challenging educational environment, superintendents need proven strategies that will help them lead their schools and districts successfully. This topical resource offers a collection of proven best practices from award-winning superintendents.Representing school districts with diverse populations, school sizes, and communities, 22 current and former superintendents from around the country detail in their own words the practices that have been central to their professional and districtwide success. Readers can learn from the wisdom and experience of these outstanding leaders on topics such as:Transformational leadership that provides direction for the district Community building, outreach, and effective partnershipsResponding to changing times, changing standards, and student needsDeveloping strategies for overcoming barriers to effective reformLearning From the Best is a valuable resource for new and experienced superintendents seeking to steer their districts through today′s most pressing educational issues.
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 192 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781452272597
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781412959841, 9781452212951
- Publisher:
- SAGE Publications
- Date of Addition:
- 02/12/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Corwin
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Education
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Sandra K. Harris