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Book SynopsisThe State of the American School Superintendency: A Mid-Decade Study provides the largest and most comprehensive look at the nation's school leaders. It offers a close examination of superintendents' professional experience, preparation, and training; superintendent/school board relations; key issues affecting education and leadership; superintendent evaluations and contracts; superintendent tenure; and the history of the school superintendent in American public education.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Historical Perspectives: The 10-Year Studies of the American School Superintendent Chapter 2 The 2006 Study of the American Superintendency Chapter 3 Superintendent Demographics Chapter 4 Career Path and Preparation Concerns Chapter 5 Working Conditions of the Superintendency Chapter 6 Board Relations Chapter 7 Board Evaluations and Contracts Chapter 8 Appendix A: Overview of Survey Items From AASA Studies (1923-2000) Chapter 9 Appendix B: State of the Superintendency Survey Chapter 10 Appendix C: Superintendents in Selected Urban Districts Since 1990
