An Evidence-Based Approach to the Practice of Educational Leadership

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.

“I love this text. I sat and read it in a single weekend. The information is clear, informative, and addresses the student’s present level of knowledge.”

—Dr. Carole D. Errett, Schreiner University

“This book provides the instructor with a comprehensive analysis of the various departments that are contained within a typical educational organization. The topics are presented in a logical sequence and could easily be utilized as a main text in an Educational Leadership course.”

—Dr. Thomas Little, Kokomo Center Schools; Indiana Wesleyan

Educational Leadership in a Pluralistic Society presents a thorough and current treatment of best practices ineducational leadership for schools and school districts and addresses the complex uses of quantitative and qualitative evidence in the decision-making process. The content is realistic due to the professional experiences and expertise of the authors, who have spent many years in the K–16 setting and understand that educators today work within a context of diverse backgrounds of students, teachers, and staff members.  The text covers the full range of introductory issues faced by school leaders today and emphasizes areas that are critical and timely.

Inside This Text

·         The text explores both governance and administration challenges present in pluralistic and diverse school communities.

·         The learning community perspective and how it helps to create effective schools is discussed.

·         Current social, cultural, and economic conditions are analyzed to illustrate how these forces affect schools.

·         Discussed content is correlated to the ISLLC/ELCC Standards, helping graduate students to prepare for state certification assessment. A correlation chart is provided in the front of the text.

·         An instructor’s manual with test bank plus PowerPoint^TM presentations, developed by the authors, are available online to adopters to assist with course preparation.

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