Springer - Professional Development for Leaders and Managers

This book from Springer examines the modern landscape of self-governing schools (SGS), also known as school-based management (SBM) or local management of schools (LMS). It focuses on the shift toward treating the individual school as the primary unit for improvement through the redistribution of decision-making authority. Readers will learn how the transfer of formal authority works in practice. The text explores how decision-making power regarding school missions, goals, and priorities is moved to representative governing bodies. It covers essential domains including the management of financial, material, and human resources. This resource is designed for those looking to understand how legislation transfers authority to support sustained improvements within school systems.