Title: The leader's guide to standards : a blueprint for educational equity and excellence /
Authors: Reeves, Douglas B., 1953-
Publisher: Jossey-Bass,
Year: 2002
Subjects: Education Standards United States; Educational leadership United States
Abstract: "The Leader's Guide to Standards is a landmark volume that offers instructions for school principals, assistant principals, teachers, and district-level administrators for building a comprehensive accountability system that focuses on leadership skills. This much-needed resource is filled with practical recommendations for assessing and nurturing teacher performance, setting up balanced assessment and accountability policies, and making the case for standards to the public."--Jacket.
Contents: The case for standards -- Standards and norms : what's the difference? -- Standards-based performance assessments : the key to standards implementation -- Power standards -- Instructional leadership -- Standards and community leadership : communicating with parents, politicians, and community members -- Data-driven decision making -- Creating ownership and support for standards -- Redefining educational accountability -- Assessing leadership performance -- The role of the superintendent -- The role of the board of education -- The role of state leadership -- The national leadership imperative -- Conclusion, the enduring values of leadership.