Leading with Resolve and Mastery: Competency-Based Strategies for Superintendent Success

by Robert K. Wilhite Ed.D, Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Professor of Leadership, Concordia, Jeffrey Brierton, Craig A. Schilling professor and program chair, Concordia University Chicago, Daniel R. Tomal Concordia University Chic

Overview

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with national school district experts to write a comprehensive book on the role of the superintendent as an instructional leader. Everything you need to know about superintendent core competencies, instructional leadership, policy and politics, professional development, accountability and evaluation, standards, building capacity, managing finances and resources, and creating an environment for professional growth are covered. The book starts with the role of the superintendent and then presents original research on superintendent core competencies, strategies for effective instructional leadership, benchmarking school district performance, and how get results.

Benefits and Features of Book:

• A comprehensive book covering all aspects of the superintendent position.
• Chapter objectives are aligned with the new ELCC and ISLLC, for accreditation and learning.
• Original research on superintendent core competencies.
• Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application.
• Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how the job of the superintendent and how to get results.
• Several handy resources are included in the appendices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475828146
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	02/08/2017
Series:	The Concordia University Leadership Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Robert K. Wilhite, EdD is a Professor of Leadership, the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Concordia University Chicago and former Chair of the Department of Leadership. He is a retired Superintendent of Schools, as well as elementary, middle school, and high school principal, and associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction. He is coauthor of several RLE books to include Ethics and Politics in School Leadership, Transforming Professional Practice: A Framework for Effective Leadership, Supervision and Evaluation for Learning and Growth, The Teacher Leader: Core Competencies and Strategies for Effective Leadership and made numerous presentations at conferences in areas of leadership styles and curriculum development. He also currently serves on the Illinois Licensure Board, Principal and Superintendent Review Panels, evaluating the design of university principal and superintendent preparation programs in Illinois.

Jeffrey T. Brierton, PhD is an Associate Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. He is a former teacher, administrator, and high school principal, who received a BA degree in political science from Elmhurst College, an MA degree in political science from Roosevelt University, a MSEd from Northern Illinois University, an EdS from National Louis University, and a PhD in American History from Loyola University. Dr. Brierton teaches leadership courses and is a university supervisor for the CUC principal internship program. He is also a retired ten-year veteran of the US Army Reserve. He is coauthor of the book, Ethics and Politics in School Leadership by Rowman and Littlefield.

Craig A. Schilling, EdD is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. He has been a public school administrator, systems analyst and CEO. He has consulted with numerous school districts and has spoken and presented throughout the United States, Australia, Canada and the Caribbean. He is a past president of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of school business management. He is coauthor of the books, School Resource Management: Optimizing Fiscal, Facilities, and Human Resources, and Human Resource Management and Collective Bargaining, Leading School Change and, The Teacher Leader: Core Competencies and Strategies for Effective Leadership, all by published by Rowman and Littlefield.

Daniel R. Tomal, PhD is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago and has published twenty books (several with RLE) and over two hundred articles and studies. He has testified before the United States Congress and has consulted for numerous schools and organizations. He is a former school administrator, high school teacher, and corporate consultant. He has made guest appearances on many national and local television and radio shows such as CBS This Morning, NBC Cover to Cover, ABC, CBS This Morning, Les Brown, Joan Rivers, Chicago Talks, etc.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Many Hats, Many Masters
The Evolving Role of the Superintendent
Chapter 2: Leading with Mastery
Core Competencies for Superintendents
Chapter 3: Leading with Intent: A Third Way
The Superintendent as Learning Leader
Chapter 4: Policy and Politics
The Superintendent as CEO
Chapter 5: Accountability and Professional Learning
The Superintendent as Supervisor and Evaluator
Chapter 6: Follow Me, I Know the Way
Building District Capacity for Success
Chapter 7: Dollars and Sense
The Superintendent as Steward
Chapter 8: Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Benchmarking District Performance
Appendixes
A. School Leadership Survey
B. Sample Professional Learning and Growth plans
C. Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, (PSEL).
Index
About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

The authors provide an excellent basis for understanding the role of the superintendent. I'm confident that this book will provide a positive contribution to education. I recommend this book to all school leaders who want to excel in their position. The research-based core competencies are outstanding.

Alton Frailey

The authors provide thoughtful and comprehensive coverage of the role of the superintendent in American education. I’m confident that this book will prove to be a valuable resource for current and aspiring superintendents, and for the school boards who select and evaluate them.

Joshua Schultz

The case studies provide a practical look into the day-to-day aspects of the superintendency and the frequent political realities of the job. It's a must read for aspiring superintendents.

Joy A. Swoboda

The role of the superintendency has changed quite a bit since I started. The authors provide an outstanding basis to understanding the role of the superintendent in today's world. In doing so they've captured the core competencies needed to excel as a superintendent. It is a must read for sitting and aspiring superintendents.

Chris Gaines

This book is a great resource for school leaders interested in better understanding the role of the Superintendent. It will help educational leaders improve professional practice.

Gail Pletnick

The role of the superintendency has changed quite a bit since I started. The authors provide an outstanding basis to understanding the role of the superintendent in today's world. In doing so they've captured the core competencies needed to excel as a superintendent. It is a must read for sitting and aspiring superintendents.

Chris Gaines Ed.D