This book provides guidance to individuals who are involved in the clinical preparation of aspiring principals and superintendents. The authors argue for a high-quality internship or mentoring experience and for basing experiences around the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) framework. Additionally, it will assist mentors in understanding their vital roles in ensuring such an experience.

As an applied field, educational administration must be learned through experiencing its myriad tasks and challenges. Whether you are the mentor or the intern, you will find a wealth of helpful information and guidance about designing field experiences for individuals who are involved in the clinical preparation of aspiring principals and superintendents. The authors argue for a high-quality internship or mentoring experience and for basing experiences around the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) research-based framework. Chapters provide a detailed description of the key administrative responsibilities inherent in each standard. Additionally, it will assist mentors in understanding their vital roles in ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Suggested readings and Web sites are listed at the conclusion of each standard and sample forms to help structure the field experience are also provided.

1 Planning an Effective Internship Experience
2 A Vision for Success
3 A Culture for Learning and Growth
4 Managing Change
5 Developing Collaborative Partnerships
6 Demonstrating Ethical Leadership
7 Leading Schools in Context
8 Concluding and Assessing the Internship Experience