Standards-Based Leadership A Case Study Book

Here, the authors offer a way for superintendents and those in training to combine best-practice theory with practice using everyday, realistic situations within the framework of state and national standards.

Foreword

v

Introduction

vii

A Memorial for Alyssa and Jenna

1

(10)

A Culture of Success or the Emperor's New Clothes?

11

(10)

The Blytheville Story: The Challenge of Changing Demographics

21

(10)

The Politics of School Reform

31

(10)

Higher Test Scores at Any Price?

41

(20)

Se Habla Espanol Aqui?

61

(10)

Oops! Technology Problems

71

(8)

Spending a Make-Believe Budget

79

(8)

Contaminated Ground

87

(8)

Accusations --- True or False?

95

(10)

Appendix 1 Texas Competencies for the Superintendent

105

(10)

Appendix 2 Standards for School Leaders

115

(10)

Appendix 3 National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE): Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership for Principals, Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, and Supervisors

125

(10)

Index

135

(4)

About the Authors

139

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Standards-Based Leadership A Case Study Book for the Superintendency

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