Full Description
Every day, school leaders across the country are having to make difficult decisions in this economically demanding environment. If you are a leader facing this challenge in your own school or district, this is the book you need! Experienced educators Johnston and Williamson offer practical advice to help you tackle a variety of tough issues, including staff reductions and program termination. You'll learn how to...
Wring every bit of performance out of every available dollar
Plan innovations and evaluate their effectiveness
Engage faculty and the community
Streamline operations using digital technology and social media
Use four strategies—reduce, refine, restructure, and regenerate—to make your school more efficient and effective
Each chapter is filled with tips, tools, exercises, and mini-cases to help you apply these ideas to your own situation. You'll gain the confidence and knowledge to manage your budget while ensuring your students get the full benefit of a quality education.
Contents
Meet the Authors
Preface
Part 1: Welcome to the New Normal
Chapter 1: Good News, Bad News: Introducing the Landscape of the New Normal
Part 2: Leading and Prospering in the New Normal Environment
Chapter 2: Critical role of leadership in the new normal environment
Chapter 3: Leadership Competencies and Skills for the New Normal Environment
Chapter 4: Changing leader roles
Part 3: Strategies for Prospering in the New Normal Environment: The Four Rs.
Chapter 5: Reducing the Budget
Chapter 6: Refining School Practices and Stretching the School Dollar
Chapter 7: Re-prioritize School Goals and Functions
Chapter 8: Regenerate with Partnerships and Sponsorships
Chapter 9: Regenerate with Fees, Grants, Contracts and Entrepreneurial Activity
Part 4: Tools and Strategies
Chapter 10: Leadership Tools and Strategies
Chapter 11: Technology Tools
Digital resources for school leadership
Social Media and leadership
Using technology to generate resources
Resources and References
