Education Management

Leadership in Higher Education explains the fundamental principles that support these practices and provides case examples of people in higher education who demonstrate each one. Drawing on the same pioneering research that formed the foundation of their classic best seller The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner offer a set of leadership skills and practices that will make a significant difference in every area of higher education - faculty, administration, library services, career counseling, auxiliary services, campus safety, and more.

Classrooms are like small organizations, and just as in any successful organization, effective leadership is key. Many teachers enter the classroom with limited training in classroom management and virtually none in leadership—a missed opportunity. While teachers hold positions of authority, true leadership goes beyond that. Building classroom leaders across a school creates a model of shared leadership, where both teachers and students see leadership in action. Empowered teachers model leadership behaviors for their students, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone ...

After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered is she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and...

Project management is the art of turning ideas into reality, and preparation for the CAPM® exam should fit naturally into the rhythm of your life. This comprehensive audiobook is designed for learners who are constantly in motion. Whether you're on the road travelling, exercising, or handling daily chores, each chapter transforms ordinary time into focused, effective study. Through clear explanations, current-style practice questions, and detailed audio walkthroughs, this guide helps you build mastery while you move.

Are you on the hunt for more information on the policies, procedures, and laws that surround special education? I’m aware there is a ton of information online, but the available information is often spread across a lot of technical sources, and it is hard to follow. That is why I wrote the Special Education Guidebook Series. I wanted to provide you with guidebooks that you can treat as your bible when it comes to special education. This is a comprehensive guide that you can use for all of your special education needs and queries

In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.

Executive functioning skills—including focus, organization, stress management, and more―are critical to succeeding in all aspects of your life. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve lived with it your entire life, you know that developing these skills can be a challenge. Thriving with Adult ADHD offers a toolbox of information, assessments, and evidence-based exercises to help you build this mental skill set and take control of your ADHD.

This audiobook will help new administrators (department chairs, directors, deans) understand and become more proficient in their financial management role within the institution. Highly accessible, practitioners will be able to put the book's guidance to immediate use in their work. It is also grounded in the latest knowledge base and filled with examples from across all types of institutions, so that it makes an ideal text for a courses in graduate programs in higher education leadership and administration.

“In a distracted age, focus is a superpower, and this book’s supremely persuasive case to focus energy on state government and unlock its power will win you over. If you’re upset about what’s happening around the country, The Fourth Branch offers a concrete way to make change.”—Chris...

W. Edwards Deming details the system of transformation that underlies the "14 Points for Management" presented in Out of the Crisis. The "Deming System of Profound Knowledge", as it is called, consists of four parts: appreciation for a system, knowledge about variation, theory of knowledge, and psychology. Describing the prevailing management style as a prison, Deming describes how applying the System of Profound Knowledge increases productivity, quality, and people's joy in work and joy in learning.

Master the complexities of project management with "PMP PMBOK 7 Edition" from Davidson's Audiobooks. Designed for professionals aspiring to excel in the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, this study guide is the quintessential companion for your preparation, structured around the latest PMBOK Guide – Seventh Edition.

This PMP Exam Prep is built on the PMBOK® Guide (Eighth Edition) and aligned to the current ECO—covering predictive, agile, and hybrid scenarios in one guide.

Parenting ADHD with Wisdom and Grace was written to help parents. I see many parents struggling with how to manage and parent aspects of their child's ADHD. Sometimes, they do not fully realize that some of the frustrating behaviors they are dealing with are a part of ADHD. I am hoping that I can impact parent-child relationships and help parents find more effective ways to respond without as much frustration and feelings of exacerbation. It is intended to be a short and easy to read book for the busy parent. This book will bring confidence and guidance as you parent your child with ADHD. ...

Navigating the intricate world of psychiatric medications can be overwhelming. "Pharmacology Mnemonics for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner" offers a groundbreaking tool to simplify and enhance the learning of psychiatric pharmacology through effective mnemonics. This essential guide systematically unfolds the complexities of psychiatric medications across eight detailed chapters, each focused on a different class of medications or clinical considerations: Chapter 1: Basics of Psychiatric Medications - Get to grips with brain chemistry, drug classifications, and pharmacokinetics using ...

This study guide provides a structured review of the core domains covered in business education content knowledge, including accounting, finance, communication, economics, entrepreneurship, information technology, law, marketing, and management. Each section is designed to reinforce essential concepts, terminology, and applied understanding commonly expected in vocational and certification-level business education assessments. The material is organized to support both foundational learning and targeted content review. Accounting and finance sections address financial statements, budgeting, ...

Colleges and universities constitute a special type of organization; and their complex mission, dynamics, personnel structures, and values require a distinct set of understandings and skills to lead and manage them well.

From how to set up an easy-to-use classroom management plan to how to handle difficult students, The Classroom Management Secret will equip you with everything you need to effectively manage your classroom, regardless of where you teach or who shows up on your roster. Based on the popular blog, Smart Classroom Management, the book progresses step-by-step through 45 time-tested strategies, showing you how to manage your classroom in a way that inspires students to want to behave.

Have you ever wondered what separates successful supply chains from those that struggle to meet demand and control costs? In today’s global market, mastering supply chain and inventory management is essential. This comprehensive CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) study guide equips professionals with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to excel in both Part 1 and Part 2 of the APICS CPIM exams while building real-world expertise. This guide covers demand management, forecasting, MRP, capacity planning, production control, and inventory management.

What if the student dysregulation you are managing is not a behavior problem, but a design flaw? Most classroom management strategies focus on controlling students, but very few teach you how to design an environment where neurodivergent learners can actually thrive. If you are tired of modifying lessons on the fly, battling student refusal, and feeling like the weight of a heavy system rests entirely on your shoulders, it is because it does. The problem is not your effort. It is the architecture of the classroom. In Designing for Belonging, education leader Geraldine Doornkamp provides an ...

Are you looking for a way to teach your child about money that doesn't feel like homework? Most schools don't teach financial literacy. Most kids learn about money by accident – or not at all. This book changes that. Financial Literacy Book for Kids is the complete guide to money management for children ages 7–13. Written in a fun, mentor-style voice, it turns passive reading into active learning with real-life money skills on earning, saving, budgeting, spending smart, investing for beginners, and avoiding debt. What Makes This Book Different? No boring lectures – Just simple, clear,...