The Handbook of Research on the Education of School Leaders brings together empirical research on leadership preparation and development to provide a comprehensive overview and synthesis of what we know about preparing school leaders today.

"A landmark book. The highest quality and most comprehensive resource on the education of school leaders available."

Joseph Murphy Frank W. Mayborn Chair of Education and Associate Dean, Peabody College of Education, Vanderbilt University

"The Handbook of Research on the Education of School Leaders 2nd edition?is the source book to use for designing a leadership curriculum for the future. ?As K-12 schools face increased pressure to improve student outcomes, the educational leadership skill set is changing to meet the demands of an instructionally focused curriculum. ?This book is a must have for understanding how best to train school leaders to lead instructionally focused schools based upon 'the most up-to-date research on the field.' "?

James E. Berry, Professor of Educational Administration, Eastern Michigan University and Executive Director, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration