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.
Table of 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
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