The School Superintendent Theory, Practice, and Cases

Theodore J. Kowalski, "The School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Cases"
English | ISBN: 1452241082 | 2012 | 448 pages | PDF | 9 MB
The School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Cases is the essential guide to succeeding as a superintendent or as an administrator in another district-level position. Comprehensive in both theory and practice, this textbook and reference guide examines the role and responsibilities of school district administration in professional, social, philosophical, and political frames, while balancing perspectives of rewards and challenges commonly expressed by school superintendents. Important topics covered include the emerging role of superintendent as communicator, the changing conditions in districts and schools, inadequate funding for public schools, and the treatment of policy administration, leadership roles, and community involvement.