Identifying Leaders for Urban Charter, Autonomous and Independent Schools: Above and Beyond the Standards

Abstract

List of Contributors. Preface: Our Rather Circuitous Journey. Introduction: YouthBuild Charter School of California (YCSC): Building an Innovative School Model from the Ground Up. The New Reality for Charter and Autonomous School Leaders. Dancing with Data: Purposeful Decision-Making for Charter Leaders. Charter Schools: Potential to Fulfill the Goals of Public Education in an Equitable Manner and Better Serve Purposes of Social Justice. Teacher Agency in Charter Settings. Curriculum and Instruction: A Recipe for Improved Student Outcomes. Operations and Finance: Keeping a Pulse on the Backbone of your Organization. Building a Culture of Collaboration in Charter and Autonomous School Settings: Alignment Between Purpose, Problems, People, and Potential. Educational Leaders and Ethical Decision Making in Urban Charter Schools. Instructional Leadership Regarding Law and Politics. Easing the Tension: Considerations for Aligning Charter Law with Federal Regulations for Students with Special Needs. Charter Schools Best Practices. Appendix: ISLLC Standards. Conclusion: So, what's Next?. Author Index. About the Authors. Identifying Leaders for Urban Charter, Autonomous and Independent Schools: Above and Beyond the Standards. Advances in Educational Administration. Advances in Educational Administration. Copyright page. Dedications. Acknowledgments. Subject Index. Foreword.