Educational Administration: A Collection of Case Studies Book

Ch. 1	The Daily Problems of an Elementary School Principal	1
	Problem 1 - The Ridiculed Child: The Social Problems of a Parent and Child	2
	Problem 2 - Distribution of Supplies: Intrastaff Friction	3
	Problem 3 - Scheduling: Integrating New Personnel Into a School	4
	Problem 4 - Establishing a Discipline Policy: Developing a Process for Making Significant Decisions	6
	Problem 5 - Head Lice: Eliminating Infestation While Minimizing Disruption	7
	Problem 6 - Billy: Dealing With a Bully	8
	Problem 7 - The Proposed Expansion: Determining the Best Possible Educational Outcome While Considering Costs	9
	Problem 8 - Samantha: A Conflict of Values	11
	Problem 9 - The Teachers'-Room Rumor Mill: Dealing With Damaged Reputations	12
	Problem 10 - Prioritizing: How to Manage a Full Day's Problems in a Half Hour	13
	Problem 11 - The Breakfast Program: State Versus School Board	14
	Problem 12 - Parents Make a Choice: Selecting a Curriculum	16
	Problem 13 - Faculty Members Come to You for Advice: Seeing Problems Through the Eyes of a Teacher Again	21
Ch. 2	The Daily Problems of a Middle School Principal	31
	Problem 14 - The Essay Contest: What is Ethnically Neutral?	33
	Problem 15 - The New Position: Determining Approach and Solutions	34
	Problem 16 - The Girls' Basketball Coach: Meeting Everyone's Needs	35
	Problem 17 - The Intrusive Teacher: Adjusting Relationships	37
	Problem 18 - The Church of the Eternal Light: Separation of Church and State	38
	Problem 19 - The Paraplegic Student: Accommodating Special-Needs Students	39
	Problem 20 - The Question of Attempted Rape: Determining the Limits of Responsibility	41
	Problem 21 - The Alternative School Program: Evaluating Ideas and Determining Future Actions	42
	Problem 22 - The Crack Pipe: Dealing With Substance Abuse	43
	Problem 23 - Malcolm X: The Unauthorized Curriculum	46
	Problem 24 - Jason: The Drastic Change	47
	Problem 25 - The Flashers: A Question of Proper Supervision	47
	Problem 26 - The Bank Robber: Dealing With Reaction	50
Ch. 3	The Daily Problems of a High School Principal	57
	Problem 27 - The Industrial Arts Department Head: A Case of Insubordination	58
	Problem 28 - The Bomb Scare: Crime and Punishment	62
	Problem 29 - The Alcoholic Teacher: Becoming Involved in the Personal Life of a Faculty Member	65
	Problem 30 - The Staged Fight: Applying the Rules	68
	Problem 31 - The Lesbian Couple: Defusing Situations	70
	Problem 32 - Jamie's Suicide: Dealing With Grief and Anger	71
	Problem 33 - Cheerleaders: Equal Opportunity	74
	Problem 34 - The Golfer: Forcing a Career Choice	77
	Problem 35 - The Dying Departments: A Case of Revision or Possible Elimination	79
	Problem 36 - The Chemical Storage Room: Meeting Safety Standards	81
	Problem 37 - Helping Your Teachers Solve Problems: Developing Their Decision-Making Skills	83
	Problem 38 - The Yearbook: Trying to Provide More for Students	85
	Problem 39 - The State Athletic Association Standards: Might Versus Right	88
	Problem 40 - Integrating the 10th-Grade Curriculum: Working Cooperatively to Promote Change	89
Ch. 4	Daily Problems of the Central Office	99
	Problem 41 - The Snowstorm: A Crisis Situation	101
	Problem 42 - The Business Manager: Dealing With a Sudden Reverse	104
	Problem 43 - The Forger: A Felon on the Faculty	107
	Problem 44 - The Divided School Board: The Political Nature of Education	109
	Problem 45 - The Abused Children: The Law and the School	111
	Problem 46 - Ten Short Issues: Keeping Small Problems Small	114
	Problem 47 - The Renovation: Accomplishing Goals	119
	Problem 48 - The Red Devils: Tradition Versus Religion	122
	Problem 49 - The Male Chauvinist: Dealing With Sexism	124
	Problem 50 - Standardized Test Scores: A Potential Scandal	127