It is impossible to acknowledge all of those who have contributed to the development of this book. Over the collective lifetimes of the authors, we have served over 150 years in education. The many experiences, encounters, and dilemmas we have had contributed to the nature of the topics in this book. We acknowledge our families, colleagues, students, and friends, who have encouraged and provided...

Leading with Resolve and Mastery is an excellent addition to the Concordia University of Chicago Leadership Series. The role of the school superintendent today is significantly different than that of a school superintendent in years past. This publication begins by providing the historical context for the evolving role of the superintendent and accurately capturing the many, varied...

School district accountability for excellence starts with the superintendent. School districts across the country continue to face a multiplicity of issues ranging from student discipline, budget constraints, high performance expectations, accountability, state and federal policies and requirements, safety, employee hiring and attrition, and teacher accountability.

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~The following is a summary of the 2015 Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), formerly known as the ISLLC Standards.

Robert K. Wilhite, EdD, is professor of leadership, the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Concordia University Chicago, and former chair of the Department of Leadership. He is a retired superintendent of schools, as well as an elementary, mid~dle school, and high school principal, and an associate...