Full Description
Too often, new superintendents-even if they have succeeded in other administrative positions-can undermine their successes by making critical novice mistakes, such as failing to recognize political stumbling blocks or unintentionally inviting school board member micromanagement. Moving into the Superintendency: How to Succeed in Making the Move provides novice superintendents with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their new roles. Thomas Kersten, a highly experienced school administrator with eleven years of superintendent experience and Kara Coglianese with over thirteen, share the most practical and useful strategies that will help new superintendents optimize their early successes. Guiding beginning superintendents throughout their telling first year, Kersten's and Coglianese's professional advice will shorten the office's initial learning curve, guarantee a smooth transition into this role, and set a foundation of professional skills upon which superintendents will build their careers.
Contents
ForewordPreface
1 Assessing Your Fit for the Superintendency
2 Look Before You Leap
3 Getting Off to a Successful Start
4 Establishing Your Leadership
5 Working Effectively with the School Board
6 Establishing Relationships Within the School District
7 Building Relationships Outside the School District
8 Making Principal and teacher Selection Your Top Priority
9 Avoiding the Most Critical Leadership Mistakwes
10 Managing School District Financial Resources
11 Working Smarter Not Harder
Closing Thoughts
References
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