An Evidence-based Approach to the Practice of Educational Leadership

ISBN-10: 0205441971
ISBN-13: 9780205441976
Category: Education / Administration / General
Pages: 391
Language: English
Published: 2007
Publisher: Pearson Allyn and Bacon
Authors: Ronald W. Rebore, Angela Lynn Evans Walmsley

Description

This text presents a thorough and current best practice treatment of Educational Leadership in schools and school districts that addresses the complex use of quantitative and qualitative evidence in the decision making process. The text covers the full range of introductory issues faced by school leaders today and emphasizes areas that are critical and timely. The authors address standard leadership topics and also further explore current social, cultural, technological and economic realities. This text utilizes ISLLC/ELCC guidelines so that students can develop a leadership approach that reflects current standards and is organized around the processes and procedures necessary for implementing effective learning environments.

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