Publications

A comprehensive discussion of all Ohio laws that define the ethical conduct of school board members and administrators. The book includes financial disclosure filing requirements, how to avoid conflicts of interest and a guide to compatibility of public offices.

This Corwin Press publication emphasizes the importance of community involvement for effective school functioning, student support and well-being, and community health and development. This sharp, insightful book serves as an excellent resource for educators seeking to establish school-community partnerships to achieve goals for their schools and the students, families and communities they serve. Schools can collaborate with a wide variety of community partners to obtain the resources they need to achieve important goals for students’ learning.

This publication from Corwin Press helps current and future superintendents and school board members develop an effective governance team that prioritizes quality teaching and learning. Designed for practicing and aspiring superintendents and school board members, this exceptional book relates the everyday experiences and challenges faced by this important district team.

Explore the processes and procedures involved in evaluating professional development, from simple to complex. The book includes sample evaluation forms, checklists, and helpful hints and tips. A Corwin Press publication available through OSBA.

(Third edition) This handbook outlines what makes results-oriented, enduring school improvement models work. New case studies and field-tested techniques provide insights into successful school change. Learn how to develop high-performing leadership teams through powerful engagement strategies.

This plain-spoken, highly readable book is an indispensable resource for school board members, superintendents and senior administrators who are committed to strong school board leadership and solid board-superintendent partnerships. Not an abstract, theoretical work on public school governance, it is filled with practical, tested, down-to-earth guidance you can immediately use in your school district.

While the overwhelming majority of school board members have good motives, even people who mean well can make bad moves. This book shows how to prevent good intentions from creating bad outcomes. Each chapter presents a negative school board scenario, offers alternatives, and provides win-win solutions. In addition to highlighting typical traps, the 28 case studies light the path to positive collaboration and shared decision making between superintendents and school boards.

Handle unhappy parents diplomatically with help from this helpful, quick-read resource. Acquire the skills to disarm emotionally charged behavior and defuse out-of-control parents. A Corwin Press publication available through OSBA.

(Third edition) Tap your greatest leadership potential and quickly get on track to meeting today's complicated challenges. These short, inspiration-infused nuggets of actionable advice provide a path to get you there. This updated Corwin Press publication includes first-hand insights to proven leadership best practices that inspire, challenge and instruct, and up-to-date research on creative solutions to leadership challenges. Build trust, spark innovation and learn what it realy takes to support a community of learners and leaders.

A simplified, handy manual that explains key parliamentary procedures, questions and actions.

(Second edition) Students and classrooms are growing more technologically savvy every semester, which presents you with an essential choice. Will you let these learning tools sit idle, or will you unleash the power of technology for your students and staff? This edition will prepare you for the coming decade, when the pace of change will be much faster. This Corwin Press publication addresses essential digital developments that school leaders must learn to use; guidelines for addressing issues such as the new Common Core State Standards, digital citizenship, cybersecurity and cloud computing; and how to create a culture that encourages responsible, tech-savvy students.

(Third edition) A practical, easy-to-read manual for developing positive communication techniques within your school district. Written by Carolyn Warner, former Arizona superintendent of public instruction. A Corwin Press publication available through OSBA.