International Handbook on the Preparation and Development of School Leaders Edited by: Jacky Lumby, Gary Crow, Petros Pashiardis Sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society (BELMAS), and the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM), this is the first book to provide a comprehensive and comparative review of what is known about the preparation and development of primary and secondary schools leaders across the globe. It describes current issues and debates and examines where the field of leadership and development is headed. Key features include the following: • Global Focus - This book provides the first comprehensive look at leadership preparation and development across the globe. […] • Topical & Geographical Focus - Provides researchers and policymakers with critical descriptions and assessments of both topical and geographical areas. • International Expertise - Chapter contributors are drawn from a variety of theoretical perspectives and represent all major continents. Jacky Lumby is a Professor of Education at the University of Southampton, England. Gary Crow is Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Indiana University. Petros Pashiardis is Professor at the Open University of Cyprus. He is also the President of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management.