Standards-Based Leadership is written specifically for superintendents and is framed within the most recent national standards: Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015. The cases provide an opportunity for superintendents, as well as those in training, to critically reflect on best-practices with real scenarios. Each chapter contains PSEL2015 standards, best practice literature, three cases, discussion questions, and additional resources. The chapters have been written by educators with leadership and superintendent experience.

Sandra Harris is a professor at Lamar University in Texas. She has served as a leader in public and private schools for over 40 years and has published or co-published 25 books on educational leadership.Julia Ballengeris a professor at TAMU Commerce. She has been a public school educator for more than 40 years in Texas and has published over 75 articles. She presents frequently on educational leadership.Jason Mixonis thedirector of the Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Lamar University in Texas and has served as a leader in public schools in Texas for over 20 years. He is a frequent presenter on global leadership strategies for K-12 leaders.

PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Mission, Vision, and Core ValuesChapter 2: Ethics and Professional NormsChapter 3: Equity and Cultural ResponsivenessChapter 4: Curriculum Instruction and AssessmentChapter 5: Community of Care and Support for StudentsChapter 6: Professional Capacity of School PersonnelChapter 7: Professional Community for Teachers and StaffChapter 8: Meaningful Engagement of Families and CommunityChapter 9: Operations and ManagementChapter 10: School ImprovementReferencesAppendicesAppendix 1: 2015 Professional Standards for Educational LeadersAppendix 2: Texas Competencies 2013Appendix 3: Alabama StandardsAbout the Editors and Authors