Parents, lawmakers, supervisors, and unions are among the many constituencies that demand influence, if not control, of the educational process. How does the school administrator balance all the needs of the various groups and still remain true to the ultimate, though most powerless constituency: the students? Through case studies and anecdotes based on real-life experiences, the authors share the ups and downs of the educational world, seeking to find the balance that is most effective in ensuring success. Real-Time Problem Solving in Schools details decision making and actions taken that dramatically affect the success of students and schools as well as school systems.
Includes:
·A variety of appropriate responses to crises and typical demands of educators
·Realistic policies and procedures of successful educators
Real-Time Problem Solving in Schools is written for the reader who is interested in understanding the current issues and problems in education. All those seeking to ascertain how the decision-making process functions in today's schools will find this book informative and beneficial.
Industry Reviews
One of the most common criticisms of administrative preparation programs is that they lack reality. What potential administrators want and need are authentic leadership strategies. This book of 'real world' case studies is exactly what my students need. These highly successful principals are not just spouting theory-they are drawing upon their extensive administrative experience. Current and future school leaders will reap the rewards this material has in store for them. -- Rodney Davis, chair, Department of Educational Administration, Troy University, Dothan, Alabama
This book combines the knowledge and experience of two successful administrators. Their analyses and suggestions provide wonderful insight into the decision-making process of successful principals and educators. -- Robert Fredericks, principal, St. Peter of Alcantara School, Port Washington, New York, and former superintendent of schools, New Hyde Park-Garden
This book is for principals, assistant principals, and superintendents and is accessible to parents and general readers as well. * Reference and Research Book News *
Situational awareness-the ability to know what to do in a wide variety of situations at that very moment-is one of the key indices of successful leadership. Recent studies on leadership significantly underscore this point. That's why I am so excited that Benjamin Piltch and Terrence Quinn have compiled a marvelous set of case studies for educational leaders. Whether you are an aspiring leader, a novice principal, or a veteran, a great deal of 'craft knowledge' will be shared with the reader. In my nineteenth year as principal of a large elementary school in western New York and as a professor of educational administration at SUNY-Brockport, this volume will be referred to time and time again! -- James R. Thompson, '93 NYS Elementary Principal of the Year, '94 National Distinguished Principal, and principal of the Wolcott School, Le Roy, New
