{"product_id":"leading-with-resolve-and-mastery-9781475828146","title":"Leading with Resolve and Mastery","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 comprehen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors provide an excellent basis for understanding the role of the superintendent. I'm confident that this book will provide a positive contribution to education. I recommend this book to all school leaders who want to excel in their position. The research-based core competencies are outstanding. -- Alton Frailey, superintendent for Katy Independent School District, president-elect of the American Association of School Administrators\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a great resource for school leaders interested in better understanding the role of the Superintendent. It will help educational leaders improve professional practice. -- Gail Pletnick, AASA President, Arizona Superintendent of the Year\u003cbr\u003eThe authors provide thoughtful and comprehensive coverage of the role of the superintendent in American education. I’m confident that this book will prove to be a valuable resource for current and aspiring superintendents, and for the school boards who select and evaluate them. -- Joshua Schultz, Deputy Superintendent Napa Valley Office of Education, CA\u003cbr\u003eThe role of the superintendency has changed quite a bit since I started. The authors provide an outstanding basis to understanding the role of the superintendent in today's world. In doing so they've captured the core competencies needed to excel as a superintendent. It is a must read for sitting and aspiring superintendents.” -- Chris Gaines Ed.D, AASA President Elect, Superintendent\u003cbr\u003eThe case studies provide a practical look into the day-to-day aspects of the superintendency and the frequent political realities of the job. It's a must read for aspiring superintendents. -- Joy A. Swoboda, Superintendent, Woodland Community Consolidated District 50, Gurnee, Illinois\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword  Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Many Hats, Many Masters  The Evolving Role of the Superintendent Chapter 2: Leading with Mastery  Core Competencies for Superintendents Chapter 3: Leading with Intent: A Third Way The Superintendent as Learning Leader Chapter 4: Policy and Politics  The Superintendent as CEO Chapter 5: Accountability and Professional Learning  The Superintendent as Supervisor and Evaluator Chapter 6: Follow Me, I Know the Way  Building District Capacity for Success Chapter 7: Dollars and Sense The Superintendent as Steward Chapter 8: Seeing the Forest for the Trees Benchmarking District Performance  Appendixes A. School Leadership Survey B. Sample Professional Learning and Growth plans C. Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, (PSEL).  Index About the Authors","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040214024535,"sku":"9781475828146","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475828146.jpg?v=1750946065","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/leading-with-resolve-and-mastery-9781475828146","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}