Public and Private School Administration

Download or read book Public and Private School Administration written by Samuel V. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether preparing for a future position as a principal or presently beginning to navigate the complexities of school administration, readers will find Public and private school administration: an overview in Christian perspective, to be a resourceful tool. It speaks to the practical-mindedness of administrators while also grounding best practices in theory, research, and Biblical principles. Contributing authors share the rich diversity of their experiences from public, charter, magnet, alternative, secular private, church-sponsored, and independent Christian schools. For readers who view school administration not only as service to students, parents, and faculty but also as service to God, this book will serve to affirm their calling. It provides an overview of both public and private school administration in Christian perspective that also aligns with the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards. The conversation is organized around four themes: Vision: the driving force; Instructional leadership; Organizational management; and Advocacy, negotiation, and partnerships.