Download or read book An Assistant Principal s Guide Into the Fire written by Chad Mason and published by R & L Education. This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire addresses common pitfalls and the knowledge necessary to succeed in this administrative position. Some of the topics in this how-to guide include: the specific role of the assistant principal, legal issues in the school system, dealing with parents and guardians, methods to document all interactions, working with classroom teachers, and school discipline. This manual is reader-friendly, practical, and useful, as it provides the opportunity for the kind of dialogue that will shorten the administrative learning curve.
Download or read book The Portable Mentor written by Frederick A. Lindley and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-09-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book is full of strategies and tips. Principals, those wanting to be principals, and those mentoring principals will find this book very useful." —Nancy M. Moga, Principal Callaghan Elementary School, Covington, VA "First-year principals need a mentor, and if one is not readily available, then this book helps fulfill the need. I found myself answering the questions, filling in the blanks, or considering how a scenario played out." —Ann Porter, Principal Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Grand Forks, SD A focused, organized approach to help first-year school leaders succeed and grow on the job! Based on more than 40 years of experience as an educator, principal, and principal mentor, Frederick Lindley defines the role of a successful school principal as an effective leader with strong management skills. Written in a conversational style, this portable guide helps entry-level principals and their mentors navigate through the first days and months of a principalship. Designed around the nine-month school year, this book incorporates the revised 2008 ISLLC standards and emphasizes organization, communication, nurturing the mentoring relationship, and using a balanced approach to leading and managing. Readers will also find information on short-term and long-term administrative responsibilities and help in planning for the second year as principal. This second edition includes: Ten core characteristics of successful strategies for improving student achievement New "A-to-Z tips" on topics such as delegating, equity and fairness, grace under pressure, time management, and NCLB Recommended reading resources for extended learning in each chapter A chapter focused on support for the principal-mentor The second edition of The Portable Mentor is an ideal professional growth resource that is always conveniently at hand to help school leaders successfully meet the challenges of their jobs.
Download or read book The Principal s Guide to Managing School Personnel written by Richard D. Sorenson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An excellent tool for aspiring principals as well as those who find it uplifting to be reassured that they are doing the right thing." —Gerard Dery, Principal Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton, MA "This book serves as a valuable tool for districts seeking to enhance the skill level of their principals and would be ideal for professional development." —Carolyn Banks, Regional Director of Teacher Education University of La Verne A comprehensive guide to building successful relationships with all school personnel! Inspiring faculty and support staff to perform their best is a key factor in developing a school culture that helps students thrive. This resource provides principals with the policies, procedures, and techniques to lead and manage school personnel and create an effective work environment. The authors provide real-world scenarios and practical strategies to help define the principal′s leadership role and strengthen personnel management skills. The book also offers reflective exercises in each chapter to assist administrators in evaluating their own schools and practices. Based on ISLLC and ELCC standards for school leadership, this book covers: Shaping school culture to promote shared ownership of the school′s vision Recruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnel Effective communication and conflict resolution Handling challenging situations such as supervising marginal employees and addressing grievances The Principal′s Guide to Managing School Personnel is an indispensable reference for managing one of your school′s most important resources: your staff.
Download or read book The Principal s Quick Reference Guide to School Law written by Robert F. Hachiya and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to legal resource for today’s principals! New technology and world events have upended everything we once took for granted about schools, including the laws and policies that govern them. School safety concerns, curriculum challenges, the ever-changing landscape of social media, and the 2020/2021 COVID-19 crisis have made school leadership an infinitely more complex arena. Familiarity with the law is essential to help principals maintain safe and equitable communities and minimize legal risk. The 4th edition of The Principal′s Quick-Reference Guide to School Law provides the go-to help principals need to increase their knowledge of education law in this time of change. Within its pages, leaders can access tools to help them make better decisions when educational law related issues impact their schools. Readers will find A completely revamped design for easier reference Practical examples to help demystify complex cases Updated cases studies from 2014 to today Guidance on new topics, such as vaping, sexting, student protests and walkouts An "Education Law 101 for Teachers" section to help leaders provide basic legal training for staff and teachers. Written for aspiring and current school principals, this book will answer all the “what if” questions that inevitably arise at least once in every leader’s tenure.
Download or read book An Educational Leader s Guide to Curriculum Mapping written by Janet A. Hale and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book could save you precious time when implementing a curriculum mapping initiative! From theoretical information to practical advice for planning and sustaining systemic change, this book provides valuable tools for supporting your curriculum mapping work." —Mary Helen Hart, Curriculum and Grants Coordinator Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union, Richford, VT "Curriculum mapping is multifaceted and systemic, thus requiring time, buy-in, collaboration, and thoughtful planning by school leaders. Hale and Dunlap guide leaders by providing sound advice, steps to follow, and anecdotes for small and large districts that are beginning mapping or trying to reinvigorate their current mapping efforts." —Janet Boyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Center Grove Community Schools, Greenwood, IN Lead a collaborative and sustainable curriculum mapping initiative! A powerful, data-driven tool for school improvement and systemic change, curriculum mapping depends on strong administrative and teacher leadership for successful implementation. This comprehensive book shows how school- and district-level leaders can guide an effective curriculum mapping initiative—one that results in positive, long-term improvements in student achievement. Written by nationally known experts in curriculum mapping, this practical guide shows how to create the culture and structure needed to effectively align curriculum, meet standards, and work collaboratively. Addressing the specific roles of district leaders, curriculum directors, principals, and teacher leaders, the authors focus on: An overview of the key concepts and processes of curriculum mapping Leadership strategies for each phase, including discussion of roles and responsibilities Insights on developing effective teacher leadership, with suggestions for allocating time and resources Information about how leaders can create professional development maps and professional roles maps Real-life examples of educational leaders′ curriculum mapping experiences Discover valuable tools and insights that support knowledgeable, inspired leadership of curriculum mapping initiatives!
Download or read book The Assistant Principal 50 written by Baruti K. Kafele and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're an Assistant Principal. Whatever your status—the sole AP in your school, one of two or more APs in your school, a career AP, an AP aspiring to the principalship—yours is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized positions in education. Positioned between teachers and the principal, you are an instructional leader. However, you are not the leader of the school. Therefore, you must carefully navigate your way to ensure that you thrive in your role without "stepping on the toes" of your principal. In The Assistant Principal 50, award-winning, four-time principal Baruti Kafele presents reflective questions that encompass the breadth and depth of the assistant principalship—from finding your leadership "lane" to thriving and being an asset to your principal. Kafele infuses the book (which also includes guidance and insights for principals and aspiring assistant principals) from beginning to end with personal anecdotes and accounts of both failures and successes from his years as an assistant principal. He arms you with tools and insights that will drive you to view the assistant principalship as critical to the climate and culture of your school as well as to student achievement. You, assistant principal, play a critical role in your school's success. The questions that Kafele asks you to consider will aid you as you hone your leadership skills toward becoming an effective leader in your school.
Download or read book The Principal s Guide to School Budgeting written by Richard D. Sorenson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create winning budgets aligned with today’s fiscal and academic realities Developing budgets that meet changing economic constraints and instructional expectations is a challenge. The Principal’s Guide to School Budgeting is for administrators who want to enhance their instructional, technical, and managerial skills not only as school leaders but also as visionaries, planning coordinators, and budgeting managers. While retaining the features that made the first two editions bestsellers, this third edition incorporates the new Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), up-to-date statistics related to budgeting during lean times, and information about budgeting for technology enhancements and to meet new state and federal standards. Readers will find • a budgeting checklist and templates • standards-oriented scenarios • case study applications and questions • experiential activities • a glossary of terms Showcasing real school finance scenarios, this guide will help administrators plan a successful budget, monitor funds, evaluate budget reports, and prepare action plans that keep students achieving during challenging times.
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Download or read book The Principal s Guide to Managing School Personnel written by Richard D. Sorenson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to building successful relationships with all school personnel! Ideal for practicing and aspiring principals, this in-depth resource presents policies, procedures, and techniques for managing faculty and support staff and creating effective work environments. The authors provide case studies, strategies, and reflective exercises in each chapter to help administrators evaluate their schools and practices. Based on ISLLC and ELCC standards for school leadership, this book covers: Shaping school culture to promote shared ownership of the school’s vision Recruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnel Effective communication and conflict resolution Handling challenging situations such as supervising marginal employees and addressing grievances
Download or read book Staying on Track written by Dale L. Brubaker and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-07-11 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This second edition is moving, realistic, and candid. New chapters on how to negotiate accountability pressures and the seasons of an educational leader′s life are excellent. Every would-be and present administrator would benefit from reading this book." -Seymour B. Sarason, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Yale University Identify and prevent potential career derailment! School leaders deal with pressures, pitfalls, and opportunities every day. The authors maintain that creative leaders can keep schools moving in the right direction by reflecting on their natural talents and maximizing the strengths of their staff. This completely updated guide helps you assess your role as an administrator, shows how you might sabotage your prospects for promotion or retention, and provides strategies to remedy the situation. Two new chapters address the political realities of the No Child Left Behind Act and answer these queries: What causes an educational leader to derail? What are potential accountability and high-stakes testing derailment factors? What skills are most important for improving data-driven decision making, student achievement, and test results? This new edition will help you start, or keep, your forward momentum and get you closer to your ideal job.
Download or read book The Principal s Guide to School Budgeting written by Richard D. Sorenson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing budgets that meet economic constraints and instructional expectations is challenging. This valuable resource is for administrators who want to enhance their instructional, technical, and managerial skills as visionaries, planning coordinators, and budgeting managers.
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Download or read book The Principal as Human Resources Leader written by M. Scott Norton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasingly, personnel administrative duties within schools have been delegated to the local school principal. This accessible book arms school leaders with the knowledge and skills required to be an effective human resources leader and shows them how to fold these additional duties seamlessly into their daily routines. This practical resource provides school administrators with guidance on personnel selection, growth and development, orientation and placement, school climate, legal processes, leadership for classified staff and other important human resources processes. Special Features: • Grounded in extensive research and interviews with practicing principals • Provides a wealth of examples, strategies, tips, and best practices for leading the human resources function at the school level • Chapter exercises and case studies explore the skills and knowledge needed for effective human resource leadership • Details the significance of developing a positive school climate • Legal aspects of human resources administration are made digestible and understandable
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Download or read book Unofficial Miami Vice Episode Guide written by Thomas Foltyn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-03-26 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an unofficial episode guide for all "Miami Vice" TV episodes including all music titles, storylines, production dates, filming locations, guest stars and many more details. This 9th edition (2020) has been massively extended and includes all filming locations of the series with indication of already abandoned locations, a quote library, location tour recommendations, new background story additions and many more details.
Download or read book The Principal s Survival Guide written by Susan Stone Kessler and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hands-on school leadership guide for new and veteran principals and administrators offers practical advice for leading a school successfully. Want honest student input? Try texting. Got a group of angry parents? Arrange one-on-one meetings—you’ll avoid a mob scene and give each family the attention it deserves. Trying to make a teacher feel appreciated? Shoot a quick email after stopping by his classroom and describe something cool you saw him do. It takes ten seconds but has a big impact. These tips and hundreds more are the collective wisdom of three experienced principals who know how to connect with kids, staff, families, and stakeholders, and help students succeed.
