A practical guide for creating, implementing, and evaluating school policy.
This invaluable resource brings to life the process of making and enacting educational policy. The authors present a conceptual framework for developing effective and ethical school policies and help educational leaders evaluate, interpret, and analyze the regulations that govern their schools. Organized by key topics such as English Language Learners, inclusion, and bullying, the text incorporates vignettes, research, and relevant theories to illustrate how readers can:
• Create a dialogue that represents the needs of all stakeholders
• Define relevant policies that are ethically sound
• Integrate legally mandated policies with schoolwide resolutions