Educational governance and administration / Thomas Sergiovanni [and three others]

Includes index

1 Public Values and School Policy: The Roots of Conflict Introduction Demands, Constraints, and Choices Defining the Context Policy Instruments and Their Impact on Reform Public Values and School Policy Competing Values and Images of Schooling A Value-Added Approach to Equity and Excellence The No Child Left Behind Act Conclusion References 2 Issues Shaping School Policy and Administration School Autonomy and Governmental control Standards and Accountability Local Autonomy Balancing Democratic and Professional Authority School Choice Maintaining Public Confidence Managing Public Confidence Appendix 2.1 Layered Standards A Final Word References 3 Educational Administration An Overview Policy and Policy in Use Administration Defined Critical Responsibilities of Administrators Evaluating Administrators Dimensions and Measures of School Effectiveness Critical Administrative Process The Privacy of the Educational Leadership Role Qualitative Aspects of Leadership Indirect Versus Direct Instructional Leadership Conclusion References 4 Educational Administration as an Emerging Profession Some Background The Changing Focus A Standard-Based Approach Other Views of Administrator Preparation Appendix 4.1 New Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership References 5 The Development of Thought in Educational Administration Models of Administrative Practice Educational Evangelists Versus Professional Managers Major Stands of Thought in Administration Educational Administration as an Applied Science A Reflective-Practice Persepective Educational Administration as a Moral Craft References 6 Administrative Work, Roles, and Tasks Work-Activity Research Variations in Administrator's Work The Eight Basic Competencies References 7 Students Introduction Demographics Role of Student The Powerful Influence of Peer Culture References 8 Teacher Introduction Two Conceptions of Role Three Core Elements of the Role: Instruction, Management, and Politics Three Unique 21st Century Challenge The Workplace for Teachers Teacher Preparation Conclusion References 9 Principals History of the Role Who Are Principals Today How Principals See Their Jobs The Role Today The Role in the Future Preparation of School Leaders References 10 Superintendents Introduction History and Evolution of the Role What is the Superintendent's Job? Who Superintendents Are Today How Superintendents See Their Jobs Leadership Challenges Conclusion References 11 School as Political System The Myth That Politics and Education Do Not Mix System Shock Decisional Power Politics, Governance, and Policy The Stage Model of Policy Making A Look Ahead Summary References 12 The Local System of Policymaking Overview of Local Education Governance Special Issues in Local Politics and Policymaking Have School Boards Outlived Their Usefulness? Micro-politics Within Schools Summary References 13 The State Level of Policymaking Overview of State Education Governance Special Issues in State Politics and Policymaking Summary References 14 The Federal Level of Policymaking Overview of Federal Education Governance A History of Federal Involvement in Education The Impact of Federal Involvement on Politics No Child Left Behind Summary References 15 The Legal Foundation for Public Education: An Overview Constitutional Provisions Statutory Provisions Administrative Rules and Regulations Contractual Provisions Judicial Role Preventive Law References 16 Leading Public Schools: Legal Considerations Legal Principles Selected Substantive Aspects of the Law Religious Activities and Observances in Public Schools Legal Liability for Impairments of Federally Protected Rights Judicial References References 17 School Finance Revenue Generation Distribution of School Revenues Market-Driven Delivery Systems Constitutional Challenges to State School Finance Systems Adequately Financing Schools in an Era of Accountability References