Preparing for and Passing the School Superintendent Test of Texas

Foreword to the First Edition
Preface

CHAPTER 1. Integrity, Fairness, and Ethics Start with the Superintendent

• Introduction
• Serve as an Advocate for All Children
• Highest Standard of Conduct
• Integrity in Decision-Making
• Monitoring of the District’s Goals and Vision
• Responsible and Fair Allocation of Resources
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 2. Stewardship of the Vision of Learning

• Introduction
• High Expectations
• Shared Vision
• Climate
• Maintain Awareness of Emerging Issues
• Learning Opportunities
• Diversity Appreciation
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 3. Communications and Collaborations

• Introduction
• Importance of Public Education
• Communication Plans
• Partnerships
• Communication Techniques
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 4. Board Relations and the Political Arena

• Introduction
• School Board Role
• Parliamentary Procedures
• Political System
• State and Federal Requirements
• School Board and Superintendents Working Relationship
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 5. Curriculum Planning and Development

• Introduction
• Curriculum Design and Delivery
• Assessment
• Technology
• Extracurricular Programs
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 6. Student Learning and Staff Growth

• Introduction
• Motivational Theories
• Classroom Management and Student Discipline
• Comprehensive School Improvement Based on Data
• Organizational Factors
• Change Process
• Responsiveness to Diverse Populations
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 7. Human Resources Leadership and Management

• Introduction
• Professional Development
• Recruitment
• Hiring
• Firing
• Appraisal System
• Retention
• Employment Contracts
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 8. School Finance

• Introduction
• Budgeting
• Auditing and Financial Recordkeeping
• Funding Sources
• Certification Requirements and Personnel Management
• Time Management
• Technology and Information Systems
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 9. Facilities Management

• Introduction
• Facility Planning
• Physical Plant Operations and Maintenance Procedures
• Safety and Crisis Planning
• Auxiliary Services
• Legal Regulations
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 10. Organizational Leadership and Management

• Introduction
• Group Processing Skills
• Data-driven Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Change
• Political System
• Conclusion
• Apply Knowledge
• Sample Test Questions
• Resources
• Answers

CHAPTER 11. Strategies for Test Passing

• Preparing for the Examination
• Time
• Strategies
• Conclusion

Index
About the Author