@article{427825,
      note = {Description based on print version record.},
      author = {Conley, Sharon C. and Cooper, Bruce S.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/427825},
      title = {Finding, preparing, and supporting school leaders critical  issues, useful solutions / [electronic resource] :},
      publisher = {Rowman & Littlefield Education,},
      abstract = {With dwindling funds and resources, tougher state and  federal standards, and fatigue from more regulations and  testing, many school administrators are giving up --or  "crashing" and leaving their posts. This book examines the  process of preparing, encouraging, and retaining quality  leaders at the school and district levels. Beginning with a  chapter outlining six steps of critical organizational  supports, subsequent chapters address factors in preparing  administrator candidates effectively; improving  noviceteacher retention through principal support and  mentoring; utilizing more fully mid-career.},
      recid = {427825},
      pages = {1 online resource (v, 162 p.) :},
      address = {Lanham, Md.  :},
      year = {2011},
}