Moving Up! A Guidebook for Women in Educational Administration

by Witmer, Judith Thompson

• ISBN13: 9781578863624
• ISBN10: 1578863627
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-14
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

This guidebook provides expert guidance based on research and experience for women in and moving into educational administration. The author takes the approach of a wise friend who has lived the experiences and helps the aspiring administrator use the best strategies in overcoming obstacles to success. Well-written and readable, it speaks to the reader in layman's terms while maintaining an academic purpose.

Table of Contents

Preparing for Tomorrow	1	(23)
The Presentation Package	24	(26)
Systems and Functions	50	(26)
Hierarchy Highs and Lows	76	(24)
Leadership	100	(24)
Men and Women, More Different Than Alike	124	(23)
Leadership Styles of Women	147	(24)
Leadership Styles of Men	171	(20)
Communication	191	(25)
Building Your Own Culture	216	(27)
Networking and Mentoring	243	(23)
Politics and Ethics	266	(25)
Professionalism	291	(28)
Difficulties and Dilemmas	319	(31)
It's Your Turn	350	(13)
Appendix A: Application for Superintendent of Schools (Sample)	363	(6)
Appendix B: Search Firms	369	(6)
Appendix C: Sample Superintendent's Contract	375	(10)
Appendix D: The Strategic Plan	385	(4)
Appendix E: Action Planning Worksheet	389	(2)
References	391