This book provides a road map for school leaders as they engage in their single most important leadership skill: decision making. With practical examples, it demonstrates how to create a positive school culture, spur school improvement, and make decisions in the context of NCLB.

About the Author

Dr. Douglas J. Fiore is currently the Specialist for K-12 Leadership at the Virginia Department of Education. A former teacher, principal, and college professor, Doug is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences, and he has delivered numerous workshops to school districts, individual schools, and various educational agencies in the United States and abroad.Dr. Fiore is the author of the following books, published by Eye on Education: Six Types of Teachers: Recruiting, Retaining, and Mentoring the Best (with Todd Whitaker); Introduction to Educational Administration: Standards, Theories, and Practice; School Community Relations; Dealing with Difficult Parents: And With Parents in Difficult Situations (with Todd Whitaker); and Creating Connections for Better Schools: How Leaders Enhance School Culture.Doug lives in Midlothian, Virginia with his wife, Lisa, and his daughters, Meagan, Amy, and Katherine.,
Chip Joseph has spent the last 16 years in public education working as a teacher and in various leadership roles. He a holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from The College of William and Mary and a master's degree in Administration and Supervision from The University of Virginia.Although this is his first publication, Chip enjoys writing in various forms, including music and poetry.Chip and his wife, Karen, live on a farm in Montpelier, Virginia. They have three children, Cary, Jake, and Sadie.

Book Information
ISBN 9781596670075
Author Charles Joseph
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Eye On Education, Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 272g