<DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">Leadership skills are indispensable in language teaching and learning, and the effectiveness of these skills directly affect the quality of language education, the soundness of a program, and the satisfaction level of both teachers and students in the language classrooms and beyond.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">Part 1 of this collection provides the theoretical underpinnings of leadership development.  Part 2 focuses on leadership skills and strategies on the topics of interpersonal communication, personal organization skills, and program organization skills.  Part 3 discusses ELT leadership issues in U.S. public schools.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">The contributors to this volume include leaders who have contributed to the TESOL profession in various capacities.  Their collective expertise makes this volume an excellent resource for teachers and program directors.</p></DIV></DIV>