Developing Ethical Principles for School Leadership

Co-published with UCEA, this new textbook tackles Standard #2 of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL)―Ethics and Professional Norms. This volume includes specific strategies for school leaders to develop knowledge and skills in supporting the learning and development of all students, as well as understanding the dynamics and importance of ethics in leadership practice. By presenting problem-posing cases, theoretical grounding, relevant research, implications for practice, and learning activities, this book provides aspiring leaders with the background, learning experiences, and analytical tools to successfully promote ethical leadership and student success in their contexts.

Special features include:

• Case Studies―provide an opportunity to practice ethical reasoning and engage in the discussion of complexities and debates within each case.

• Learning Activites―a range of exercises help readers make connections to the PSEL standard.

• Important Resources―includes resources that support and encourage students to explore each of the chapter’s elements.

Lisa Bass is Assistant Professor of Education at North Carolina State University, USA.

William C. Frick is the Rainbolt Family Endowed Presidential Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma, USA.

Michelle D. Young is the Executive Director of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) and Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Virginia, USA.