This book addresses the concepts, values, principles, and practices of the principalship. Its five major themes are as follows: (1) toward a new theory; (2) providing leadership; (3) building community; (4) the development of human resources; and (5) the moral dimension. Chapter titles reflect its contents: (1) "Views of the Principal's Job"; (2) "The Limits of Traditional Management Theory"; (3) "A New Theory for the Principalship"; (4) "The School as a Moral Community"; (5) "The Forces of Leadership and the Culture of Schools"; (6) "The Stages of Leadership: A Developmental View"; (7) "Becoming a Community of Leaders"; (8) "Characteristics of Successful Schools"; (9) "Becoming a Community of Mind"; (10) "Layered Standards, Holistic Assessment"; (11) "Teaching, Learning, and Community"; (12) "Teacher Development and Supervision"; (13) "Motivation, Commitment, and the Teacher's Workplace"; (14) "The Change Process"; and (15) "Administering as a Moral Craft." Following each chapter are references. Throughout the book are a number of tables, charts, rubrics, inventories, and questionnaires. Their purpose is to help raise and clarify issues, stimulate thought, encourage reflection, and provide a basis for discussion of concepts and ideas. (Contains a subject index.) (WFA)