Table of Contents

Figures and Tables vii

The Author ix

Acknowledgments xi

1 The “What” and the “How” of Student-Centered Leadership 1

2 Three Capabilities for Student-Centered Leadership 21

3 Dimension One: Establishing Goals and Expectations 45

4 Dimension Two: Resourcing Strategically 61

5 Dimension Three: Ensuring Quality Teaching 81

6 Dimension Four: Leading Teacher Learning and Development 103

7 Dimension Five: Ensuring an Orderly and Safe Environment 125

8 Putting Education Back into Educational Leadership 143

References 157

Index 167

About the Author

Viviane Robinson is a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and academic director of its Centre for Educational Leadership. She is the author of numerous articles and five books.