Superintendent Leadership : Applying the Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards for Improved District Performance

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ISBN: 9781412955409 | 1412955408
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 2/13/2008

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Written by leadership expert Elaine L. Wilmore, this ideal resource helps aspiring and practicing superintendents attain proficiency in the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCe standards.

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
The Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards as Tools for Improved District Performance
Superintendent Concerns Generated by a Changing Society
What Attributes Should a 21st Century Superintendent Possess?
History and Development of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards (ELCC)
What Are the ELCC Standards?
Creating the Connection Between the ELCC Standards and Realistic Practice
The Role of the Superintendent in a Changing Democratic Society
It's All About the Vision
Standard 1
Introduction
Philosophical Framework
Developing a District Vision
Articulating the District Vision
Implementing the District Vision
Being a Good Steward of the District Vision
Promoting Community Involvement
Problem-Based Learning
Developing and Articulating a District Vision: Where Are We Going to Put These People???
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Implementing and Being a Good Steward of the District Vision: Let's Try This One More Time
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Promoting Community Involvement in the District Vision: But, We Used to Win All the Time! What's Going On?
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Assessment Model
Ways for You to Do It
Conclusions
The Ultimate Application
Advocating, Nurturing, and Sustaining Enhanced Student Learning and Staff Professional Growth
Standard 2
Introduction
Philosophical Framework
Promoting A Positive School Culture
Applying Best Practices to Student Learning
Designing Comprehensive Professional Growth Plans
Problem-Based Learning
Promoting a Postive District Culture: Hello! I'm New Here!
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Providing an Effective Instructional Program: But, We're Doing the Best that We Can!
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Applying Best Practice for Student Learning: Addressing the Drop-Out Problem in an Urban District
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Designing Comprehensive Professional Growth Plans: The Sowell-Watson CSD University
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Assessment Model
Ways for You to Do It
Conclusions
The Ultimate Application
Leadership Through Management of District Organization, Operations, and Resources
Standard 3
Introduction
Philosophical Framework
Managing the Organization of the District
Managing District Operations
Managing District Resources
Problem-Based Learning
Managing the Organization of the District: A Winding Road to An Urban Area
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Managing District Operations: Baby, It's Raining Outside!
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Managing District Resources: Lord, Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Assessment Model
Ways for You to Do It
Conclusions
The Ultimate Application
Creating a Collaborative Learning Community
Standard 4
Introduction
Philosophical Framework
Collaborating with Families and Other Community Members
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Responding to Community Interests and Needs
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Mobilizing Community Resources
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Problem-Based Learning
Collaborating with Families and Other Community Members: The Answer's Not Blowing in the Wind
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Responding to Community Interests and Needs: The Faint of Heart Need Not Apply
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Mobilizing Community Resources: Jimmy Cracked Corn and We Do Care
Reflective Practice: Pause and Think
Assessment Model
Ways for You to Do It
Conclusions
The Ultimate Application	p. 6
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Superintendent Leadership : Applying the Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards for Improved District Performance

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