The art of school leadership / Thomas R. Hoerr ; foreword by Roland S. Barth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoerr, Thomas R., 1945-

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School management and organization.

Educational leadership.

Physical Description:

xii, 215 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, [2005]

Summary:

What do school leaders need to know? Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership experience, Thomas R. Hoerr offers invaluable advice on running a school. From evaluating teachers to working with parents, from managing meetings to making a difference, Hoerr addresses the challenges of school leadership and shares his proven strategies for success. Hoerr explains that, above all, leadership is about relationships. The best supervisors support teamwork and collegiality, value diversity, and encourage everyone around them to grow. Using examples from his own school, Hoerr outlines ways to become a more effective leader and create a culture of learning. He also discusses the history and future of leadership, focusing on how educators can move schools forward. With more than 100 quotes on leadership from educators around the world, The Art of School Leadership is a thorough and thoughtful account of what it takes to lead a school.

Contents:

Leading a school

Promoting collegiality

Exploring the history of supervision

Setting goals

Wielding power

Evaluating teacher growth

Facilitating creativity and teamwork

Making meetings meaningful

Celebrating our differences

Partnering with parents

Leading in the year 2025.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-211) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

1416602291

OCLC:

60856144