1. Functional Classification:
- Planning and Forecasting: Determining educational goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Organizing: Establishing structures, roles, and responsibilities within the educational system.
- Directing: Guiding, motivating, and coordinating educational activities.
- Controlling: Evaluating and adjusting educational processes to ensure effectiveness.
- Budgeting: Allocating financial resources for educational programs.
2. Hierarchical Classification:
- Top Management: Principals, superintendents, school district administrators.
- Middle Management: Department heads, curriculum coordinators, guidance counselors.
- Operational Management: Teachers, support staff, educational assistants.
3. Temporal Classification:
- Strategic Management: Long-term planning and decision-making.
- Tactical Management: Mid-term planning and implementation.
- Operational Management: Day-to-day operations and execution.
4. Scope of Management:
- Institutional Management: Management of individual schools or institutions.
- System Management: Management of multiple schools or institutions within a district or system.
- Policy Management: Management of educational policies and regulations at state or national levels.
5. Focus of Management:
- Academic Management: Focus on improving student learning and academic achievement.
- Operational Management: Focus on efficient and effective use of resources, facilities, and staff.
- Human Resource Management: Focus on recruiting, retaining, and developing educational professionals.
- Financial Management: Focus on generating, managing, and allocating financial resources.
- Technology Management: Focus on integrating technology into educational settings.
6. Other Classifications:
- Education Level: Classification based on the level of education, e.g., elementary school management.
- Location: Classification based on the geographical location, e.g., rural school management.
- Student Population: Classification based on the characteristics of the student population, e.g., special needs education management.