This study examines how educational leaders in California used the change process to accomplish positive new outcomes in their schools, and tests the hypothesis that skilled leadership is required for successful change. Data were gathered from a review of literature and a survey of leaders from 39 Distinguished Schools. Questions focused on the…

Organizations are self-organizing living systems and therefore capable of doing for themselves much of what managers have always tried to do for them. The role of the leader in organizations should be one of helping the organization develop a clear sense of its own identity, since that is the reference point around which self-organizing takes…

A growing body of literature has found that between women and men as leaders there are important differences in leadership styles, qualities, and priorities. Yet there are few studies that empirically examine the gender differences from a subordinate perspective, particularly in higher education. It is important to identify those factors that best…

This booklet explores the major issues involved in creating effective leadership for today's schools. It summarizes the deliberations of 43 participants involved in a 2-day forum on educational leadership. Participants included superintendents, principals, and teachers from urban, suburban, and rural school districts, as well as prominent…

The Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Leadership and School Improvement developed this revised and updated technical assistance manual for the 2004-2006 Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) cycle to assist local educators as they strive to improve the quality and effectiveness of their leadership skills and to assist districts…

One of the fundamental truths of education is that effective schools are created and sustained largely through effective leadership. While it is possible for strong leaders to help a school overcome problems and weaknesses, rarely is it possible for a school to rise above its leadership in order to achieve success. Both education lore and research…

Identifies critical roles associated with leadership of a therapy group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Roles include convening the group, creation of a group, modeling appropriate behavior, the professional use of self, focusing on the present, and using professional support. Provides case examples to illustrate each role. (RJM)

Argues that poetry, especially in times of crisis, serves society by offering a form of reflection. Suggests that by combining poetry with reflective practice, school leaders can use aspects of the poet's craft to enhance their ability to interpret their environment and improve communication. (Contains 31 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Discusses the Presidents Academy of the American Association of Community Colleges. States that the Academy has evolved into a network made up of the nation's community college CEOs, which provides a variety of practical leadership development and professional support programs. Describes the Summer Institute, DC Institute, and Taming Technology…

Addresses the critical need for leadership development in light of the significant number of community college leaders expected to retire in the near future. Discusses current options and recommended solutions for meeting the training needs of a new generation of community college leaders. Contains 10 references. (AUTH/NB)

Drawing on the autobiographies of school principals, proposes guidelines that can help educators combat the occupational hazard of excessive stress. Each guideline is illustrated by vignettes from educational leaders who have learned how to avoid some thinking fallacies that could erode self-esteem and leadership effectiveness. (RJM)

Highlights contemporary challenges of community college leadership and presents the Community College Leadership Development Initiative (CCLDI) as a possible solution. States that CCLDI, coordinated by the Claremont Graduate School in California, was created to improve structured learning opportunities for prospective and established leaders.…

Four nationally recognized experts in group counseling research, practice, and training--Robert K. Conyne, Riley L. Harvill, Rosemarie S. Morganett, and D. Keith Morran--present their views of effective group leadership. A major theme emerging from these presentations is the complexity inherent in effective group leadership, and that more…

The National Center for Educational Leadership, a consortium of Harvard, Vanderbilt, and Chicago universities, was federally funded to develop and disseminate knowledge to improve educational leadership quality. This article summarizes the panel's deliberations, highlighting three issues: leadership effectiveness, administrator preparation, and…

Explores the leadership behavior of the deans of students in Kenya's public universities. Found significant differences among the perceptions of the deans of students, student affairs staff members, and student leaders regarding the real and ideal leadership behavior of the deans of students with regard to initiating structure and consideration.…