Describes a variety of leadership responsibilities that have an effect on student achievement.

Preface --pt. 1. The research base -- 1. In search of school leadership -- 2. Some theories and theorists on leadership -- 3. The meta-analysis -- pt. 2. Practical applications -- 4. The 21 responsibilities of the school leader -- 5. Two types of change -- 6. Doing the right work -- 7. A Plan for effective school leadership -- Epilogue -- Technical notes -- Appendix A : Reports used in the meta-analysis -- Appendix B : Cotton's 25 leadership practices and the 21 responsibilities -- References -- Index -- About the authors.