Teachers face enormous challenges with standardized testing, the customization of education for each student to reach his or her potential, behavioral challenges, changes in demographics of students, micromanagement from school administrators, and difficulties in working with parents and the community at large, to name a few. These challenges cannot be met through solely learning more about subject matter, being better prepared for classes, or managing time more wisely-they must be met more effectively by teaching teachers how to become better leaders.
Leadership Development for Educators is the book that will assist teachers in becoming better leaders in their classrooms and in their lives. Learning about leadership theory and leadership best practices and undertaking the leadership development exercises in the book will guide teachers to greater workplace satisfaction, improved student performance and behavior, and better collaboration to further improve leadership skills. The authors encourage teachers at all levels, from pre-K to twelfth grade, to remain in and enjoy the teaching profession for many years.

Herb Rubenstein is president of Sustainable Business Group, Inc, as well as a lawyer, an author, and adjunct professor of leadership and entrepreneurship. He has been a member of the board of directors of the International Leadership Association and the cochair of its 2004 Annual Convention.
Laurie J. Bassi is the president of McBassi & Co., an international human capital analytics firm, and has taught economics and public policy at Georgetown University.
F. Mike Miles is superintendent of the Harrison School District in Colorado Springs, CO. He is a West Point graduate and has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent in public schools in Colorado.

Chapter 1 Introduction: Are Teachers Leaders?
Chapter 2 Why Leadership Development for Teachers and Why Now
Chapter 3 Improving Leadership Through Understanding the Four Levels of Leadership
Chapter 4 Expanding Leadership Capacity
Chapter 5 Leadership as It Applies to Specific Areas in Education: Librarians, Coaches, Special Education Teachers, Extracurricular Activity Supervisors, and Students
Chapter 6 Leadership Theory and Practices
Chapter 7 The Potential for Improve Leadership by Teachers to Achieve Systemic Change in Pre-K-12 Education
Chapter 8 Ten Steps Teachers Can Take to Improve Their Leadership Capacity and Their Schools
Chapter 9 Conclusion