Jeffrey Brierton

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with national school district experts to write a comprehensive book on the role of the superintendent as an instructional leader. Everything you need to know about superintendent core competencies, instructional leadership, policy and politics, professional development, accountability and evaluation, standards, building capacity, managing finances and resources, and creating an environment for professional growth are covered. The book starts with the role of the superintendent and then presents original research on superintendent core competencies, strategies for effective instructional leadership, benchmarking school district performance, and how get results. Benefits and Features of Book: ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of the superintendent position. ·Chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC and ISLLC, for accreditation and learning. ·Original research on superintendent core competencies. ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application. ·Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how the job of the superintendent and how to get results. ·Several handy resources are included in the appendices.

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with national school district experts to write a comprehensive book on the role of the superintendent as an instructional leader. Everything you need to know about superintendent core competencies, instructional leadership, policy and politics, professional development, accountability and evaluation, standards, building capacity, managing finances and resources, and creating an environment for professional growth are covered. The book starts with the role of the superintendent and then presents original research on superintendent core competencies, strategies for effective instructional leadership, benchmarking school district performance, and how get results. Benefits and Features of Book: ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of the superintendent position. ·Chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC and ISLLC, for accreditation and learning. ·Original research on superintendent core competencies. ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application. ·Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how the job of the superintendent and how to get results. ·Several handy resources are included in the appendices.

The authors are national school resource experts and have teamed up to write a comprehensive book on ethics and politics. It covers everything you need to know about ethical leadership and dealing with politics in schools. The book starts with an ethical framework and moves on to politics with unions, administrators, and School Boards with suggested strategies for effective conflict resolution. There are realistic cases in every chapter of the book with the final chapter focused on comprehensive ethical and political cases to test the reader in addressing such issues in the educational or related settings. Benefits and Features of Book: ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of ethics and school politics. ·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the ELCC, InTASC, ISLCC, and TLEC standards used for accreditation and alignment in program content. ·Many federal and various state data sources are included. ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application. ·Provides a blend of academic, theoretical, and practical perspectives in handling and dealing in ethical and political situations. ·Several handy resources are included in the appendices.

The authors are national school resource experts and have teamed up to write a comprehensive book on ethics and politics. It covers everything you need to know about ethical leadership and dealing with politics in schools. The book starts with an ethical framework and moves on to politics with unions, administrators, and School Boards with suggested strategies for effective conflict resolution. There are realistic cases in every chapter of the book with the final chapter focused on comprehensive ethical and political cases to test the reader in addressing such issues in the educational or related settings. Benefits and Features of Book: ·A comprehensive book covering all aspects of ethics and school politics. ·Each chapter objectives are aligned with the ELCC, InTASC, ISLCC, and TLEC standards used for accreditation and alignment in program content. ·Many federal and various state data sources are included. ·Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application. ·Provides a blend of academic, theoretical, and practical perspectives in handling and dealing in ethical and political situations. ·Several handy resources are included in the appendices.