Book Description

Do you wish you had access to other superintendents' expertise? With these resources, you do. All three of these books should be on every superintendent's bookshelf as the ESSENTIAL TOOLKIT you need. Take advantage of Corwin's special offer—BUY ALL 3 BOOKS FOR $77.95! Use promo code D11518 In this environment of high-stakes tests, national standards, and do-more-with-less budgets, it's easy to lose sight of the heart and soul of educating children. People come to the superintendency in many ways and with varying degrees of preparation. No matter what your particular background, this collection of resources will help you refocus and provide practical tools from those who have walked in your shoes. Building on the foundation of the challenges superintendents face today, Giving Wings to Children's Dreams, Achieving Success for New and Aspiring Superintendents and Recruiting and Retaining Generation Y Teachers help you put feet to your dream to give students the education they deserve. Through words that will resonate with anyone committed to improving schools, Giving Wings to Children's Dreams covers a broad range of topics that include the artistry of teaching; the value of creativity; looking beyond test scores to create engaging curriculum; integrating technology; addressing governance; and implementing accountability, leadership, and assessment. Included are chapter-by-chapter questions to inspire reflection, discussion, and professional development. Achieving Success for New and Aspiring Superintendents was written by two former superintendents: Mary Frances Callan and William Levinson. They bring years of experience, practical advice, and a vision for the future to this comprehensive how-to guide. They believe that understanding all aspects of the superintendency is critical to achieving success, and candidates who are prepared have a great advantage over those who are not. was written by two former superintendents: Mary Frances Callan and William Levinson. They bring years of experience, practical advice, and a vision for the future to this comprehensive how-to guide. They believe that understanding all aspects of the superintendency is critical to achieving success, and candidates who are prepared have a great advantage over those who are not. Recruiting and Retaining Generation Y Teachers will help administrators engage a new generation of teachers and gives them a framework for hiring and retaining them. Ronald W. Rebore and Angela L. E. Walmsley of St. Louis University outline how technology and diversity give this generation's teachers a dramatically different perspective, and offer guidelines for developing appropriate professional development programs and assessments. will help administrators engage a new generation of teachers and gives them a framework for hiring and retaining them. Ronald W. Rebore and Angela L. E. Walmsley of St. Louis University outline how technology and diversity give this generation's teachers a dramatically different perspective, and offer guidelines for developing appropriate professional development programs and assessments. Recharge your passion for education and learn from successful superintendents who stand ready to share their challenges, solutions, and methods for achieving true educational reform.