The Superintendent as CEO: Standards-Based Performance

by John R. Hoyle

• ISBN13: 9780761931683
• ISBN10: 0761931686
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-07
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

The first of its kind, this unique text identifies the knowledge needed by current and aspiring school district CEOs to become high performers.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

1. New Directions for CEO Superintendent Preparation

Educational Administration Commission Reports and Recommendations Reform

Professional Associations and Reform of Educational Administration Programs

Educating Diverse Students

Standards-Based Professional Preparation and Licensure

Characteristics of Superintendent Preparation Programs

Leadership for Learning: Re-Centering Leaders and Preparation Programs

Discussion

2. Organizational Culture

Standard 1. Strategic Leadership and District Culture

Theoretical Framework for Strategic Leadership and District Culture

Applying the Eight Indicators to the Case Study

Discussing the Case

3. The Politics of School Governance

Standard 2. Policy and Governance

Theoretical Framework for District Policy and Governance

Applying the Four Indicators in the Case Study

Discussing the Case

4. Communications and Community Relations

The Greenwood School District

Standard 3. Communications and Community Relations

Questions Concerning the Case

Solving the Case Study

5. Management of the Organization, Operations, and Resources

Standard 4. Leadership and Organizational Management and School Finance

Theoretical Framework for Management of the Organization, Operation, and Resources

Applying the Four Indicators in the Case Study

Discussing the Case

Group or Individual Activity

The Case of the Optimistic Budget Projections

Solving the Problem

6. The Technical Core of Curriculum Planning and Development

Development

Standard 5. Leadership and the Technical Core of Curriculum Planning and Development

Theoretical Framework for the Technical Core of Curriculum Planning and Development

Applying the Eight Indicators in the Case Study

Discussing the Case-Face-to-face or Online

7. Instructional Management

The Kentucky Educational Reform Act

Standard 6. Instructional Management

Theoretical Framework for Leadership and Instructional Management

Principals as Instructional and Transformational Leaders

Teachers as Instructional Leaders

Superintendents as Instructional and Transformational Leaders

Professional Development

Need Theories of Motivation

Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Theories That Enhance Student Learning

Goal Theories and Motivation

School Size

Class Size

Annual Instructional Time

Stages of Physical Development

Personal, Social and Emotional Development of Children

Cognitive and Linguistic Development of Children

Cognitive Styles

Learning Styles

Conclusion

Applying the Twelve Indicators to the Case Study

Discussing the Case

8. Human Resources Management

Standard 7. Staff Evaluation and Personnel Management

Theoretical Framework for Superintendent Leadership and Human Resource Development

Apply the Four Indicators in the Case Study

Discussing the Case-Face-to-face or Online

9. Values and Ethics

Standard 8. Values and Ethics of Leadership

Theoretical Framework for Values and Ethics of Leadership

Summary

Solving the Problem

Discussion Questions

Suggested Activities

10. Leadership Performance Evaluation

Case Study

Caveats in Performance Evaluation

Research and Superintendent Standards

Program Outcome Effectiveness

School Board Evaluation of Superintendents

Assessment Centers

The Management Profile

The Superintendent Executive Assessment Model (SEAM)

Conclusion

Epilogue

References