The Daily Disciplines of Leadership: How to Improve Student Achievement, Staff Motivation, and Personal Organization

by Douglas B. Reeves (Center for Performance Assessment)

• ISBN13: 9780787964030
• ISBN10: 0787964034
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

The Daily Disciplines of Leadership is a comprehensive and down-to-earth manual for school leaders that addresses the daunting challenges that today's principals, superintendents, and teacher-leaders face on a daily basis. Written by Douglas Reeves_ a leading authority on academic standards, performance assessment, and accountability_ the information in this book is based on his extensive experience working with educators, administrators, and school board members from across the country and internationally. Reeves discusses the basic purpose of leadership, presents four key leadership archetypes, and offers practical recommendations for action. Covering a wide range of topics_ from accountability systems to personal communications_ this book will serve as the 'go to' resource for novice and seasoned school leaders alike.

Author Biography

Douglas B. Reeves— one of the nation's leading authorities on academic standards, performance assessment, and accountability— is the chairman and founder of the Center for Performance Assessment. He is the author of fourteen books, including The Leaders Guide to Standards (Jossey-Bass, 2002). Reeves was named to the Distinguished Authors Series by the Harvard University Graduate School of Education for 2002 and won the Parent's Choice Award for his book, 20-Minute Learning Connection. He was named Education Writer of the Year by the California County Superintendents Association.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

The Author.

Books by Douglas Reeves.

Part One: Leadership Essentials.

1. Students Are Not Customers: The Unique Elements of Educational Leadership.

2. The Leadership Dilemma: Building Consensus or Creating Change?

3. The L