Acknowledgements, About the Author, Free Downloads for Professors and Students, Preface, Standard One, 1. Leading in the Contemporary School Setting, 2. Leading Others Through a Common Purpose, Standard Two, 3. Nurturing the Instructional Program, 4. Extending the Curriculum Beyond the School Day, 5. Sustaining a Culture of Growth, Standard Three, 6. Balancing Management and Leadership, 7. Managing Human Resources for a Safe, Effective Environment, Standard Four, 8. Making Decisions in the Educational Arena, 9. Sustaining Partnerships With Parents and the Larger Community, Standard Five, 10. Understanding the Evolution of Public School’s Purpose, Standard Six, 11. Governance of Schools in a Legal and Political Environment, 12. Analyzing and Reporting Educational Data, APPENDIX: Educational Leadership Standards and Successful Practices of School Principals, References