Description:
Building on best practices and lessons learned, Distributed Leadership in Schools shows educators how to design and implement distributed leadership to effectively address challenges in their schools.
Review Quotes:
"Once in a lifetime, a book comes along that fills an important gap between theory and practice. Distributed Leadership in Schools is such a book. For leaders at all levels in the system, this book is not only invaluable, it is also essential."
--Alma Harris, Professor of Educational Leadership and Director of the Institute of Educational Leadership, University of Malaya
"I heartily recommend this book for anyone interested in turning a school around or seeing what it takes to really 'apply theory.'"
--William A. Firestone, Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, Rutgers University
"The authors' insights on leadership and organizational change help readers more fully understand the complexities of how 'distributing' school leadership can dramatically improve the culture of schools."
--Joan L. Buttram, Director, Delaware Education Research and Development Center, University of Delaware
"This book provides an excellent model of how to translate education research into best practice."
--Richard Halverson, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison
"The authors present a comprehensive, practical guidebook for educators who believe in strengths-based leadership. Everyone interested in educational leadership will greatly benefit from this volume."
--Carol Cary, Superintendent of Marple Newtown School District, PA