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Preface

Organizational Dimensions

• The Structural Framework of Public Education
• The Administrative Process 8 Human Resources Administration
• Leadership Theories for Human Resources Administration
• The Use of Technology in Human Resources Administration
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• The Impact of Generatio... MOREn Y Teachers and Administrators on Human Resources Administration
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix: Selections from the ISLLC Standards

 Human Resources Planning

• Assessing Human Resources Needs
• Reduction in Force
•  Federal Influences on Human Resources Planning
• Technology and Human Resources Planning
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• The Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Human Resources Planning
•  Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix A: Steps in Developing an Affirmative Action Program
• Appendix B: Summary Facts Concerning Job Discrimination
• Appendix C: Steps in Filing a Charge of Job Discrimination

Recruitment

• Constraints on Recruitment
• A Theory of Occupational Choice
• Methods of Recruitment
• Advertising Position Vacancies
• Technology and Recruitment
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Recruitment
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix A: Model Newspaper Advertisements
• Appendix B: Model Recruitment Brochures for the Positions of Superintendent of Schools and High School Principal

 Selection

• Steps in the Selection Process
• Principles of Constructing Application Forms
• A Final Note
• Technology and Selection
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Selection
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix A: Job Descriptions
• Appendix B: Selection Criteria
• Appendix C: Job Applications

Placement and Induction

• Placement
• Induction
• The Induction of First-Year Teachers
• Mentoring as an Induction Strategy for Beginning Teachers
• Mentoring as an Induction Strategy for Beginning Administrators
• An Induction Model
• Technology and Placement and Induction
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Placement and Induction
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix: Orientation Checklist for Newly Assigned Teachers

Staff Development

• Professional Learning Communities as the Foundation for Staff Development
• Adult Learning
• The Conditions of Learning
• Creating a Staff Development Program
• Staff Development for the Instructional Staff
• Staff Development for School Principals
• Staff Development for Classified Employees
• Teacher Centers and Staff Development
• Technology and Staff Development
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Staff Development
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix: Needs Assessment Survey

Performance Evaluation

• Developing a Performance Evaluation Process
• Developing Termination Procedures
• Technology and Performance Evaluation
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Performance Evaluation
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix A: Teacher Evaluation Report Forms and Performance Indicators
• Appendix B: Administrator Evaluation Report
• Appendix C: Performance Appraisal for Custodial, Landscape, Maintenance Personnel

 Compensation

• Variables Affecting Compensation
• Types of Compensation
• Direct Compensation: Salary and Wage Administration
• Indirect Compensation: Fringe Benefits Administration
• Technology and Compensation
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Compensation
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix: Position Description Questionnaire

 Collective Negotiations

• Historical Perspectives
• Recognition and Bargaining Unit Determination
• The Scope of Negotiations
• The Bargaining Process
• Impasse Procedures
• Work Stoppage Strategies
• Administration of the Master Agreement
• Collaborative Bargaining
• Technology and Collective Negotiations
• Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts
• Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Collective Negotiations
• Summary
• Discussion Questions and Statements
• Suggested Activities
• Endnotes
• Selected Bibliography
• Appendix A: Contract Table of Contents
• Appendix B: Grievance Procedures

Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues in the Administration of Human Resources