The Teacher and school administrator / Jefferson N. Eastmond

Includes index.

Part I. Introduction -- Part II. American education and its professional organization -- Part III. The Legal structure and organization of American education -- Part IV. Persistent problems in school administration -- Part V. Pre-service considerations for teachers -- Part VI. In-service concerns of teachers -- Part VII. The Challenge.

For the new or prospective elementary and secondary school teacher this book describes the basic structure and principles upon which the schools are organized and administered. For the practicing or prospective school administrator it explains the legal framework of education and the essential elements and theory of personnel administration. For both teachers and administrators its theme of professional unity and widespread participation in school administration is perhaps its most important message. Ground rules for the cooperative "team" efforts of all school personnel are outlined in detail. Moreover, these rules are buttressed with legal and historical facts and illustrated with actual cases that point up important principles of professional ethics.