The Ethical Line: 10 Leadership Strategies for Effective Decision Making
About this ebook
The responsibilities of school leaders are increasingly complex. In this book, you will find a problem-solving model to help you think through morally complex situations. These steps will enable you to arrive at innovative solutions that are ethical, logical, culturally sensitive, and in the best interests of students.
Packed with real-life vignettes, mental exercises, reflections, checklists, and other templates, these strategies will help you
- Understand how ethical standards and core values drive your leadership choices
- Approach problems through a lens of equity and care for the students entrusted to you
- Recognize when urgent action is called for and when it’s better to slow down in order to thoroughly consider your actions and the potential consequences of those actions
As a leader, you face difficult challenges every day. This book will help ensure that the decisions you make are right for your students—and for the whole community.
About the author
Toni Faddis, EdD, is a Corwin author and full-time professional learning consultant. Toni was previously a bilingual teacher and Reading Recovery specialist in elementary and middle schools, as well as a principal in San Diego. In addition, Toni served as a district central office leader responsible for equity, access, and leadership development throughout the largest elementary school district in California. She holds teaching and administrative services credentials in California and earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership from San Diego State University. Toni also mentors and coaches current and aspiring school leaders in the Educational Leadership Department at San Diego State University. Toni is the co-author of PLC+: A Playbook for Instructional Leaders, Collaborating Through Collective Efficacy Cycles, and The Ethical Line.
