"Targeted to meet the needs of superintendents or those aspiring to the position. The stories, vignettes, and reflective exercises for the reader are major strengths."
-Dan Lawson, Superintendent
Tullahoma City Schools, TN
"This is the first professional book that I have found exciting to read in a long time-I really couldn't put it down! It made me immediately want to gather my leadership team together to devise our own plan. A terrific discussion starter, as well as a step-by-step plan for implementing and assessing new programs."
-Marie Blum, Superintendent
Canaseraga Central School District, NY
Maximize districtwide performance through realistic, standards-based practice!
Written by the past president of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, this valuable resource examines the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that superintendents must develop to effectively manage change in today's schools.
Elaine L. Wilmore examines the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards-the new benchmarks established by NCATE and ISLLC for a highly effective superintendency-and shows how administrators can incorporate each standard into their global vision and everyday practice. Through case studies, problem-based learning, an assessment model, and reflective questions and activities, this reader-friendly handbook discusses ways for superintendents to:
- Attain proficiency in each ELCC standard
- Develop a positive district culture
- Manage operations, resources, and community involvement
Superintendent Leadership is ideal for the development of future superintendents and the continuous professional learning of current administrators as leaders of the learning community.
Industry Reviews
"The ELCC standards are important and should be studied by aspiring administrators. This book examines each standard, discusses its application in the workforce, and offers practical suggestions for implementation." -- Randel Beaver, Superintendent "Clearly written and targeted to meet the needs of superintendents or those aspiring to the position. The stories, vignettes, and reflective exercises for the reader are major strengths." -- Dan Lawson, Superintendent "Necessary reading for the training and practice of school superintendents. The reflection, context, and application sections of each chapter assist the reader in moving from a mere intellectual agreement with the author to the implementation of the standards and ideas." -- Janie P. Edmonds, Superintendent "This is the first professional book that I have found 'exciting' to read in a long time-I really couldn't put it down! It was insightful and made me immediately want to gather my educational leadership team together to devise our own plan. A terrific discussion starter, as well as a step-by-step plan for implementing and assessing new programs." -- Marie Blum, Superintendent "The reflective practice segments are by far the most valuable parts of the book, because they force the reader to decide how he or she would solve the problems presented." -- Robert A. Frick, Superintendent "Tells superintendents how to apply the ELCC standards for improved districtwide performance. Written by the past president of NCPEA, this book examines the foundations of these benchmarks, their practice and applications, and uses case study examples from real-world models to address issues of district culture, community involvement, and more." -- The Bookwatch, May 2008
