The school superintendent
Subtitle: theory, practice, and cases
By: Theodore J. Kowalski.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 407
Subjects: School superintendents -- United States.; School management and organization -- United States.; School superintendents -- United States -- Case studies.; School management and organization -- United States -- Case studies.
Genres: Case studies.
Description: "Now in its Second Edition, The School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Cases provides reflective summaries, pertinent questions, and case studies at the end of each chapter to encourage the reader to engage in reflection by linking content with personal experiences. The text provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the school district superintendent position and a blend of theory and practical knowledge pertaining to contemporary practice."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Defining Practice; title: Role Characterizations; title: Conditions of Practice; title: School Districts as Organizations; title: School Boards; title: Superintendent and School Board Relationships; title: School District Policy; title: School District Leadership; title: Material Resources Management; title: Human Resources Management; title: Community Leadership; title: Contemporary Challenges; title: Personal Practice Management; title: Becoming a Superintendent.