Download or read book Leadership Teaming written by Cathie E. West and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At last, a book that adds value by bringing principals and superintendents together in a new kind of partnership." —Thomas J. Sergiovanni, Lillian Radford Professor of Educational Leadership Trinity University "This book has wonderful resources to help principals and superintendents build strong collaborative teams." —Elaine McEwan, Educational Consultant Author, Ten Traits of Highly Effective Schools "This thoughtful book is cutting edge." —Margaret Grogan, Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership University of Missouri, Columbia "This book goes to the heart of the matter. It breaks new ground on how both superintendents and principals can create a truly collaborative model in their schools." —Joanne Rooney, Codirector Midwest Principals′ Center Build alliances of transformational leadership for your school and district! Ideal for new or experienced school and district administrators, this book shows how to develop a strong superintendent-principal partnership. Written by a principal and a superintendent with decades of experience, this resource provides strategies for effective leadership, communication, and collaboration, and includes: Both the principal′s and the superintendent′s perspectives on issues such as performance expectations and characteristics of quality teams Critical experience- and research-based team components Stories from the field about successful principal-superintendent teams Reflective questions, summaries, and other tools to help readers apply the principles and strategies to their own practice Use these practical and proven approaches to create a healthy school/district culture and promote mutually supportive professional relationships.
Download or read book Working Toward Success written by Amy E. Van Deuren and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of positive board/superintendent relationships cannot be understated. The need to balance competing political pressures to create the best possible learning opportunities for students is ever present. Most importantly, board/superintendent relationships should be cultivated with openness and transparency among each other and the public. This book is a resource for both board members and superintendents, and explores issues related to the board/superintendent relationship and superintendent hiring practices. The book includes contributions from experienced and new superintendents and board members on a wide range of topics that boards and superintendents must navigate together successfully in order to move districts in a positive direction for students, staff, parents, and communities. This book is unique in that the intended audience is both boards and superintendents. It is not a resource wherein “experts” tell board members how they should conduct board business, nor a resource that informs superintendents how to “manage” school boards. Instead, the book promotes and encourages a productive working relationship and partnership that moves school districts forward in a positive manner.
Download or read book The Changing Relationships Between Principal and Superintendent Shifting Roles in an Era of Educational Reform written by Rebecca Van der Bogert and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1999-05-29 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As school systems move away from centralization toward school-based management, the relationship between superintAndents and principals must be redefined. In this volume of New Directions for School Leadership, superintAndents and principals reflect on the relationship, considering how they can best work together in the joint enterprise of improving education for all students. Sharing their personal experiences and insights, the authors reveal how to build a successful superintAndent/principal relationship through a commitment to honest and frequent communication and mutual teaching and learning.
Download or read book The Relation of Superintendents and Principals to the Training and Professional Improvement of Their Teachers written by Charles Doak Lowry and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effective Superintendent School Board Practices written by Rene S. Townsend and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-09-14 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The authors fill a gap in the literature by providing a practical, experience-based look at how superintendents should approach the most important relationship in their professional lives. Working effectively with school boards is what it is all about, and this book shows you how." -Paul D. Houston, Executive Director, American Association of School Administrators "This book provides practical insights and useful ideas to help district leaders who are serious about keeping the educational interest of children first among their priorities." -Pedro A. Noguera, Professor, New York University "Clearly lays out the important role the superintendent has in leading the district in partnership with the board of education. This book is well worth the time of every current and aspiring superintendent and school board member!" -Anne Bryant, Executive Director, National School Boards Association "This book is a useful tool in building district governance teams. The authors′ collective wisdom provides valuable insight for superintendents and school board members." -Luan B. Rivera, President, California State Boards Association "A wonderful, clear, and jargon-free primer on how to be a successful superintendent. This book is must reading for superintendents and a real plus for school boards." -Dede Alpert, Former California State Senator, Former Member, California State Assembly "An outstanding fieldbook for those interested in down-to-earth strategies for navigating the complexities of providing leadership in school districts." -General Davie, Jr., Retired Superintendent of Schools Foster a strong superintendent-school board relationship centered on quality teaching and learning! Effective Superintendent-School Board Practices helps current and future superintendents and school board members develop an effective governance team that prioritizes quality teaching and learning. Designed for practicing and aspiring superintendents and school board members, this exceptional book relates the everyday experiences and challenges faced by this important district team. Combining 84 years of service as superintendents in urban, rural, and suburban school districts, the authors offer: Real-life vignettes that highlight problems, successes, key points, and useful practices Indispensable information on building relationships, creating a team, managing conflict, and staying focused on the mission and priorities of the district Reflective practice questions and self-assessments throughout This rich resource offers knowledge, skills, and strategies to teach and inspire current and future leaders, based on the experiences of practitioners who have learned what works and what doesn′t, leaving valuable time to focus on student achievement.
Download or read book Effective Superintendent School Board Practices written by Rene S. Townsend and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-09-14 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superintendents and board members are provided real-life vignettes highlighting challenges and successes, information on building relationships and managing conflict, and reflective practice questions and self-assessment.
Download or read book PSBA Commission to Strengthen the Working Relationships of School Boards and Superintendents written by Pennsylvania School Boards Association and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Superintendent principal Relationship and Its Influence on Leadership Practices for the Urban Elementary Principal and the Urban Superintendent written by Melissa A. Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superintendents and principals are the parties that carry the responsibility of effective leadership practices in today's schools (Razik & Swanson, 2010; Fullan, 2001; Fullan; 2005; Kowalski, 2006; Leithwood & Jantzi, 2000). In order to determine the practices, behaviors, and characteristics of effective leadership that lead to the ultimate goal of student achievement, researchers continue to study leadership practices. One model of effective leadership practices is transformational leadership which unites the leader and follower in a common, organizational goal which is supported by the characteristics of trust, empowerment, vision, and charisma (Carlson, 1996; Leithwood & Jantzi, 2000; Razik & Swanson, 2010; Yukl, 2010). The purpose of this study was to uncover how the interaction of two important leaders, the superintendent and the elementary principal, influence the leadership practices for both parties. For this qualitative study, three urban, elementary principals and three urban superintendents were interviewed about their leadership practices. Additionally, participants provided archival documents that represented superintendent-principal interactions. Through the analysis, four different themes were common to the superintendents and principals including leadership practices, urban contexts, transformational leadership behaviors, and superintendent-principal interactions.
Download or read book Mastering the Balance of the Principalship written by Robert Ricken and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique resource helps new and veteran principals achieve a balance between serving as caring and collaborative leaders and maintaining unilateral authority.
Download or read book Building Relationships Yielding Results written by Julie L. Hackett and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a clear road map for effective collaboration with school boards and the type of relationship-building required to achieve long-term, sustainable reforms. Instead of keeping school board members at arm's length, Julie L. Hackett demonstrates how to tailor traditional superintendent activities to include board members and increase understanding and trust.
Download or read book An Analysis of Personal Relationships Between Superintendents and Teachers of Schools in the State of Wisconsin written by Joseph Bernard Layde and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Superintendent Leadership Behavior and Its Relationship to Trust and Commitment of Wisconsin Principals written by Norman L. Fjelstad and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lived Experience of Suburban Superintendents and Elementary School Principals Relationships in Respect to School Leadership written by Wade P. Labatte and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study focused is on the lived experience among superintendents, who had less than five years in their current position, and suburban elementary school principals regarding their relationship in respect to school leadership. Examining the superintendent and elementary principal relationship is an essential component of understanding how leadership is influenced by specific relationships, namely the relationship of a suburban superintendent and an elementary principal. Although there is some research on the relationship between a superintendent and principal in an urban secondary level setting, very little research exists on the relationship between the two leaders at the suburban, elementary school level. Therefore, a qualitative study was designed using the phenomenological approach to discover the dynamics of this phenomenon. Participants of this study included licensed elementary school principals and licensed superintendents, who had less than five years in their current superintendent position, in five suburban school districts in a state in the upper Midwest. Six themes were uncovered during the interview process that indicated six aspects of the relationship between suburban superintendents and elementary school principals leadership: reciprocal modeling required adaptability for improvement, trust was the cornerstone to relationship bonds, intentionality and connections led to positive relationships, leadership characteristics prevailed over leadership styles, leadership relationships relied on all forms of communication, and working together improved the knowledge of leadership realities. The lived experience of the suburban superintendents and elementary school principals provided a window into the complexities of a working relationship in regards to leadership. The findings illustrated how relationships are dependent on what is expected, what is learned, and how to adapt to situations and people.
Download or read book A Study of what High School Principals Need from Their Superintendents written by Stephanie D. Howard and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this multi-case study was to explore the mutual needs and expectations of West Texas high school principals and their superintendents. In addition, the study examines ways in which these principals interact with and perceive their relationships with and support from their superintendents. Concepts from West and Derrington's (2009) Leadership Teaming was used to evaluate the relationship between the superintendent and principal. For the purpose of this study, high schools were classified by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). This research was conducted using a qualitative research design through a multi-case study. The participants consisted of five West Texas high school principals and their superintendents. Five principals, representing three school districts, and their superintendents were selected. Data were collected using interviews, participant observations, and written documents. In this study, stories from the participants tells us about themselves, their principalship, and their working relationship with their superintendents. After the initial interview with the principal participants, the researcher interviewed the superintendent. The principal and superintendent were then observed in a principal-superintendent meeting. Two protocols were used to gather insight and information relevant to the research questions. An observation protocol was used to categorize the observations into themes related to the researcher's conceptual framework. The researcher found that while the role of a high school principal is very demanding, the principals love what they do. The superintendents in this study realize the importance and significance of the principal's role at their high schools. They explained that is the most significant and most high profile position in their districts. Each of the principals found ways to deal with the challenges of the high school principalship. It was evident that principals need the opportunity to provide input, collaborate on topics before decisions are made, and they need for the superintendent to value their work, their expertise, and their input. Principals were quick to identify what they need from their superintendents. The most common answer was related to professional courtesy. They described professional courtesy as having the opportunity to provide input, for the superintendent to value their input and consider their knowledge, expertise, and on the ground experience. The next thing they explained they needed from their superintendents is a superintendent who will listen to them. They want to work for someone who values their opinions, listens to their input, and takes the appropriate steps to supporting that input when appropriate. In addition, it became evident throughout the research that trust was essential to the principal-superintendent relationship. When a positive demeanor was held by the superintendent, the principals exhibited a more positive approach and outlook on the challenges of the position.
Download or read book The Relationship of a Superintendent s Behavior to Administrators Attitudes and Values written by Earl Thordahl Nielsen and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Leading Good Schools to Greatness written by Susan P. Gray and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-09-20 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is right on target with its thought-provoking ideas and concepts on the characteristics of successful educational leaders." —Thomas F. Leahy, Consultant, Executive Search Department, Illinois Association of School Boards "Our best teachers obtain great results by building positive relationships with their students. Gray and Streshly show how our best principals do the same thing and how these behaviors can be learned and practiced." —Kevin Singer, Superintendent, Topeka Public Schools, KS Build your capacity to lead your school to greatness! Great leaders are made, not born. Written by the authors of From Good Schools to Great Schools, this sequel shows how great school leaders can be developed and how leaders can acquire the powerful personal leadership characteristics that the best administrators use to lead their schools to greatness. Based on sound strategies and the work of Jim Collins, Susan Penny Gray and William A. Streshly tackle how to build relationships, communicate effectively, exercise your personal will with humility, face brutal facts, get faculty on board, and build a school culture of self-discipline. Chapters include: Case studies that provide an ongoing context for professional learning Self-assessments that reveal your inherent leadership dispositions Interviews and tips from exceptional principals in the field Strategies for developing specific leadership qualities Application exercises that reinforce how to put the strategies into action Reflection activities that encourage professional growth Appropriate for both individual and group professional development, Leading Good Schools to Greatness reveals how leadership skills can be learned and used to take your school to the next level.
Download or read book An Analysis of Factors which Affect the Principal superintendent Role Relationship written by John J. Struck and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
