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Sanaghan, Patrick H.; Goldstein, Larry; Gaval, Kathleen D. – Praeger, 2007
A presidential transition has a major impact on the life of an institution. Hundreds of presidential transitions take place annually, and when they are not amicable and carefully orchestrated, they can scar both the institution and the president. This book is designed to provide assistance to presidents, trustees, faculty, and other important…
Descriptors: College Presidents, Higher Education, Administrative Change, College Administration
Rayner, Steve G. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2007
This book is a guide to special and inclusive education and provides a comprehensive overview of this complex field. Author Stephen Rayner examines context, policy, and practice, and shows how to successfully navigate the managerial challenges involved, while contributing to the way forward through leadership in a diverse field. The author…
Descriptors: Special Schools, Inclusive Schools, Leadership Styles, Educational Change
Brubaker, Dale L.; Coble, Larry D. – 1997
The term "derailment" refers to situations in which individuals fall short of their career goals or groups fail to meet their organizational objectives. This book sets forth strategies to prevent derailment, both at the individual and organizational level. Following the prologue in the form of a cautionary tale, chapter 1 provides self-assessment…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Role, Career Development, Leadership Training
Hughes, Larry W.; Ubben, Gerald C. – 1994
Like the three previous editions, this book is organized into three parts: "Organizational Realities and Societal Impingements,""Leadership and Management Tasks and Functions," and "Leadership Processes." However, the book's composition and substance reflect the new demands on principals. Part 1 has four chapters…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Role, Elementary Education, Guidelines
Hostrup, Richard W., Ed. – 1990
Each of the 11 chapters of this book was written by a professor of school management with practical administrative experience and expertise in a specific area. Thus, a feature of the book is the integration of theory and practice. Each chapter discusses a particular administrative position and its role; these positions include: superintendent,…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Administrators
Ollila, Lloyd O., Ed. – 1980
This handbook is designed to assist those who administer kindergarten reading programs. Although its primary focus is upon the role of the principal, the handbook also contains ideas for kindergarten teachers. The first chapter provides background information about the place of reading in the kindergarten and offers some insights into various…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Guides, Kindergarten, Program Descriptions
Millett, John D. – 1978
Described in detail are the governance patterns on 30 campuses, including state, comprehensive, and research universities, independent institutions, and general baccalaureate colleges. The extent to which new forms of governance have realized their objectives is shown, the implications for other institutions are pointed out, and recommendations…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, College Faculty, College Governing Councils
Weeks, Lewis E., Ed. – 1975
This book contains the final report of the Commission on Education for Health Administration, with its recommendations and observations on health administration education for the next decade. The objectives of the study revolve around the following issues: (a) complexity of the health and medical care system and needs for improved organization and…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Administrator Role, Advisory Committees, Educational Administration
Bogue, E. G. – 1975
Colleges should be administered by educators. An academic administrator insensitive to educational purpose and process is destined for failure. Failure is also the probable destiny for the academic administrator whose performance is not anchored in the concept sense of administration. The mastery and artistic application of major administrative…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Educational Objectives
National Staff Development Council, 2005
The second volume of "Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations" builds on the work that began with the first volume published in 2003. An Innovation Configuration map is a device that identifies and describes the major components of a new practice such as the standards and details of how it would look in…
Descriptors: National Standards, Innovation, State Departments of Education, Professional Associations
Lyman, Linda L. – 2000
This book presents a portrait of Ken Hinton, an African American principal who in his childhood was abused by life in schools and as a result resolved that no other child would be treated that way. He became a caring, nurturing male school administrator. Chapter 1 introduces a caring principal and school. Chapter 2 profiles principal Kenneth…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Murphy, Joseph, Ed.; Datnow, Amanda, Ed. – 2003
This volume explores the role of leadership in comprehensive school reform (CSR). It consists of 12 chapters: (1) "The Development of Comprehensive School Reform" (Joseph Murphy and Amanda Datnow); (2) "Expeditionary Learning Schools: Tenacity, Leadership, and School Reform" (Greg Farrell); (3) "The Modern Red School…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Comprehensive School Reform, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Leadership
Harwayne, Shelley – 2000
A companion volume to "Going Public: Priorities & Practice at The Manhattan New School," this book, which focuses exclusively on literacy, shares the ways reading and writing are taught at the school which allows it to offer guarantees that students will take care of their literacy long after their graduation days. Intended for classroom teachers…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Education, Parent School Relationship, Poetry
Henderson, Ellen; Henry, Jeannie; Saks, Judith Brody; Wright, Anne – 2001
A school district's board of education is a governing body that has the responsibility of creating vision and direction, setting policy, providing resources, and monitoring the results of student achievement initiatives for its district. The board and superintendent must work together as a leadership team for the district, modeling to the staff…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Boards of Education
Beerens, Daniel R. – 2000
This book describes effective ways for principals and teachers to work together for the teachers' growth and the ultimate benefit of students' learning. It provides a solid philosophical foundation for changes in teacher evaluation and staff development, and it analyzes past and current methods and trends in teacher evaluation. The book spells out…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education