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Jen Schwanke – ASCD, 2024
Conflict is certain to show up in any school, so how do you as the leader know how to respond or when to intervene? Disagreements, friction, and even outright hostility are a common and unavoidable result of people working together, and not all conflict is necessarily bad; it can also provide an opportunity to learn and grow. Whether the situation…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Principals, Administrator Role, Leadership Responsibility
Cusack, Tim; Bustamante, Vince – Corwin, 2023
The best way to prepare aspiring leaders for principalship is to offer hands-on opportunities to develop the skills they'll need when they're in charge. Being a principal calls for originality, innovation, and the ability to work under pressure. Yet so few assistant principals and other aspiring leaders actually get to develop these competencies…
Descriptors: Principals, Leadership Training, Leadership Qualities, Administrator Qualifications
Fullan, Michael – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2023
In 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book "The Principal." This updated edition shows how the principal's role continues to change--alongside our changing world--and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers of student learning,…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Role, Leadership Styles, Capacity Building
Alison Ekins; Lorna Hughes – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024
This book provides new and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) with a critical approach to understanding the importance of outstanding leadership of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and how to effectively meet the current SEND policy requirements. Closely informed by the statutory guidance for SENCOs, this…
Descriptors: Special Education, Students with Disabilities, Administrator Role, Leadership Responsibility
Laura Lipton; Bruce Wellman – Solution Tree, 2024
"Learning-Focused Supervision: Developing Professional Expertise in Standards-Driven Systems" is a practical guide for instructional supervisors at any level. With real-world examples, QR-linked videos, and actionable strategies, this updated second edition aligns supervision with today's educational trends, elevating teacher…
Descriptors: Supervision, Supervisors, Teacher Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
Honig, Meredith I.; Rainey, Lydia R. – Harvard Education Press, 2023
In "From Tinkering to Transformation," Meredith Honig and Lydia Rainey call on superintendents and other district leaders to rethink the very premises that underlie the long-standing ways of working in their central offices. Based on the results of nearly two decades of research from districts of 2,000 to 200,000 students, Honig and…
Descriptors: Central Office Administrators, Administrator Role, Equal Education, Instruction
Byrd, P. Ann; Daughtrey, Alesha; Eckert, Jonathan; Nazareno, Lori – ASCD, 2023
Meaningful improvement in schools and districts is just small shifts away. How can administrators and teachers work together in ways that lead to significant--and sustained--improvement over time? How can schools accomplish this goal without adding to the work of overstretched educators? This practical guide answers these questions with…
Descriptors: Leadership Styles, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Cooperation, Participative Decision Making
Cheatham, Jennifer Perry; Thomas, Rodney; Parrott-Sheffer, Adam – Harvard Education Press, 2022
A vital resource for educational leaders, "Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders" introduces an equity-minded process for intentional entry planning that sets the stage for sustainable change within organizations. In this practitioner-focused and action-oriented work, Jennifer Perry Cheatham, Rodney Thomas, and Adam Parrott-Sheffer…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Leadership Styles, Leadership Responsibility, Instructional Leadership
Short, James B.; Hirsh, Stephanie – Corwin, 2022
Even the most experienced teachers provided with the highest quality instructional materials benefit from additional support to ensure student success. Simply adopting new instructional materials is unlikely to significantly change teacher practice. Ensuring a level of excellence that benefits all students calls for an approach to professional…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Faculty Development, Instructional Materials, Curriculum
Parker, Don – Solution Tree, 2023
School equity demands a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between school leadership and the complex social, economic, and political contexts that shape the education system. Maintain your motivation and focus to do this important work. This essential leadership guide offers research-based strategies, action steps, and…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Principals, Administrator Role, Leadership Styles
Singletary, Jon E. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2023
In "Leadership by the Number: Using the Enneagram to Strengthen Educational Leadership," distinguished academic and leadership coach Dr. Jon Singletary walks you through how to use the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram of Personality with modern contemplative practices to transform how you lead your department, school, college, or…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Leadership Styles, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Role
George Henderson – Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, 2024
The primary audience for this book is first-generation college students. Whether they are in two-year or four-year colleges, I give the readers an example of the power of a parent's dream, the positive and negative outcomes of a student's hard work, the stuff caring teachers and supportive school administrators are made of, and the significance of…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Academic Aspiration, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Influence
Jonathan A. Supovitz, Editor – Harvard Education Press, 2024
In "When Reform Meets Reality," Jonathan A. Supovitz and contributors examine the qualities that make ambitious educational reforms impactful and identify common tensions that can thwart continuous improvement. Supovitz brings together educational researchers, district and school leaders, teachers, and professional development providers…
Descriptors: Educational Change, School Districts, Change Strategies, Mathematics Education
Crystal L. Edwards – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2024
This study uses qualitative methods to explore the subjective experience of Black girls within the formal educational context. Placing two theoretical approaches in conversation, this study applies a decolonial Black feminist epistemological framework to provide a narrative account of the experience of Black girls in their own words. Recognizing…
Descriptors: African American Students, Females, Student Experience, Feminism
Roos, Rhonda J. – Solution Tree, 2021
Fully step into your power as a school principal. By delving deep into five essential leadership "actions" and five essential leadership "skills," you will learn how to grow in your role and accomplish incredible outcomes for your students and staff. Author Rhonda J. Roos provides clear direction for establishing a vision,…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Role, Leadership Responsibility, Leadership Qualities
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