The Beginning Principal

Author : Jen Schwanke
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416622246

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You're the Principal! Now What? by Jen Schwanke Pdf

A principal's job is astonishingly complex, and its competing demands can be overwhelming, especially in the first few years. In this book, Jen Schwanke, a principal herself, provides a mentor's guidance to steer new principals through the period of adjustment and set the foundation for a long and rewarding career. The topics you wish your graduate program had covered are covered here—directly, practically, and without the jargon. Drawing on her own experience, Schwanke provides strategies for tackling the most common yet most daunting challenges of the principalship, including Establishing productive professional relationships Building and maintaining a positive school culture Resolving conflict among staff and parents Providing effective instructional leadership Supporting students' social-emotional needs Conducting staff evaluations and delivering feedback Keeping up with district, state, and federal mandates Managing the facility and the budget Providing focused and effective professional development Prioritizing responsibilities Learning from student and schoolwide data Planning for growth and change Working through behavior and discipline issues Hiring high-quality teachers and supporting new ones Leading effective meetings Maintaining balance The standalone chapters provide easy access to the solutions you need for the situations you face. Along with real-life scenarios and critical tips for success, you'll find helpful models of what to do, what to say, and how to say it. This book is a source for ideas any time you encounter a problem and think, "Now what?" It's the beginning of an ongoing conversation about the wonderful and rewarding work of being a principal.

Author : Carl J. Weingartner
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412965972

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Principal Mentoring by Carl J. Weingartner Pdf

Develop a principal mentoring program that produces effective leaders and high administrator retention rates! This resource for school and district leaders presents a proven mentoring model for recruiting, supporting, and retaining effective principals. The author illustrates how to help new principals achieve success in areas such as improving curriculum and test scores, ensuring student safety, managing the budget, and enhancing school climate. The book provides reflections on principal recruitment and retention and also covers: Developing supportive mentoring relationships Assisting new administrators with professional growth and development Advising on district mandates, operational issues and exceeding standards Identifying practices that can have a negative impact

Author : Tom Bellamy,Jackie Provenzano,Anne O' Rourke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317923268

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Countdown to the Principalship by Tom Bellamy,Jackie Provenzano,Anne O' Rourke Pdf

This book displays tools and templates for planning, organizing, and monitoring a beginning principal's daily tasks.

Author : Barbara L. Brock,Marilyn L. Grady
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483363035

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Launching Your First Principalship by Barbara L. Brock,Marilyn L. Grady Pdf

Effectively hone your leadership skills, reduce stress, manage time and staff, and resolve conflicts with these confidence-boosting tips and tools.

Author : Marsha A. Playko,John C. Daresh
Publisher : Scholastic Reference
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0590497227

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The Beginning Principal by Marsha A. Playko,John C. Daresh Pdf

Author : Ann Weaver Hart
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0791412911

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Principal Succession by Ann Weaver Hart Pdf

This book examines major issues in theory and research related to leader succession. It looks at the persistent problems confronted by people assigned to lead established social and professional groups like those found in schools. The author demonstrates how interaction between new leaders and established school organizations shape succession events (with illustrations drawn from educational administration) and provides a framework for understanding succession as a dynamic and interactive process.

Author : Susan Simon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000505368

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School Principal Development by Susan Simon Pdf

Who would be a school principal these days? Alarming school issues appear daily in the media and there are reports of ever-increasing workloads impacting stress levels of principals, resulting in high attrition rates. As the role complexity increases and demands surge, would-be applicants must consider deeply their ambitions, their capacity and their knowledge about what it means to become a school principal. Fortunately, some teachers still consider becoming one, as, more than ever, our schools, our teachers and our students need great leaders. Theory, research-informed guidance and practical advice based on experience is gathered here for aspiring principals by a former school principal, now researcher in educational leadership. Topics of leadership skills development, self-care and wellbeing, the role of a mentor, effective career planning, and practical application advice are interrogated through reflective activities to probe motivations, aspirations and leadership career goals. The book can be used independently, as part of postgraduate study or during conversations with a mentor. Uniquely, this book also provides insights and pertinent advice from other current and former principals, and senior education executives predominantly in the Australian context. These rich personal narratives provide practical advice and, in their own individual ways, portray the realities, including the joys, of the job. What is experienced by principals in Australian schools, however, has significant alignment with what is facing school leaders in countries around the world. The maintenance of leadership pipelines must continue to be a focus worldwide to ensure that students are in schools led by great leaders.

Author : Pam Robbins,Harvey B. Alvy
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452287584

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The Principal's Companion by Pam Robbins,Harvey B. Alvy Pdf

The classic personal guide for principals, updated to address today’s challenges Of all the elements needed for a successful school, a competent, responsive and visionary principal may be the most important. And for over a decade, principals of all experience levels have turned to The Principal’s Companion for ideas, techniques and reflective opportunities that help them do their jobs better. The thoroughly updated fourth edition covers big-picture strategies and day-to-day tactics such as: The principal’s many roles Critical skills for effective leadership Honoring the school’s mission Working together to build a learning community Starting effectively and staying the course

Author : David Garlick
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-08
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781039125759

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The Principal Chronicles by David Garlick Pdf

The Principal Chronicles is a collection of funny and poignant short stories that follow the arc of one man’s life and career in education. These works of creative non-fiction—or, to be precise, of semi-autobiographical, pseudo-non-fictional memoir—have been refined by many years of telling and re-telling to David Garlick’s friends, family and, especially, to fellow educators. Some stories, such as “You’ve Got to Eat a Pound of Dirt Before You Die” depict childhood and teenage hijinks. Others, such as “Elvis Presley and My Second Teaching Report,” deal with Garlick’s years in the classroom. Many stories, bearing such salient titles as “I Hate High School Swimming Pools” and “Sometimes—in Fact, Almost Always—They Grow Up,” detail his years as a high school vice-principal and principal. Garlick spins lively, engaging tales about the funny situations in which he has so often found himself, from his earliest years all the way to retirement and beyond. By turns candid, poignant, insightful, and surprising, and always gently humorous, these stories invite readers to laugh about humanity’s quirks and appreciate the many large and small ways that people show each other kindness every day.

Author : Pam Robbins,Harvey B. Alvy
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452287546

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The Principal's Companion by Pam Robbins,Harvey B. Alvy Pdf

The classic personal guide for principals, updated to address today’s challenges Of all the elements needed for a successful school, a competent, responsive and visionary principal may be the most important. And for over a decade, principals of all experience levels have turned to The Principal’s Companion for ideas, techniques and reflective opportunities that help them do their jobs better. The thoroughly updated fourth edition covers big-picture strategies and day-to-day tactics such as: The principal’s many roles Critical skills for effective leadership Honoring the school’s mission Working together to build a learning community Starting effectively and staying the course

Author : John C. Daresh,Linda Alexander
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483380124

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Beginning the Principalship by John C. Daresh,Linda Alexander Pdf

The Ultimate Resource to cultivate self-awareness and excellence in Today’s Principals A commitment to continuous improvement paves the road to true leadership. New and veteran principals who understand this will translate thoughts into sound decisions and inspire a vision that can nurture others. They will drive progress and invite innovation. These are today’s newest superheroes, leading by example and cultivating greatness in others. But every superhero needs a mentor. In this updated bestseller, Beginning the Principalship, Daresh and Alexander offer intensive encouragement and help in a practical hands-on guide to help principals navigate the challenges of school leadership. The strategies and cases included here will inspire all school leaders and nurture their passion for the immense responsibility they have undertaken. Practical Questions, Points to Ponder, and numerous examples in every chapter help foster reflection and collaboration to build a shared vision for campus improvement. Plus, discover how to: Drive student learning as the primary mission of the school Deal with others’ expectations of you as principal Master the technical skills needed to run an efficient school Create and clarify a personal professional growth plan Work effectively with the greater community and parents Celebrate instructional and non-instructional staff in a positive school culture Don’t just survive your years as principal. Read this guide and thrive! "Novice and seasoned principals, and new and seasoned administrators would really benefit from reading this book for skill building and improvement. Each chapter provides a wealth of information and has a space to record one’s own plan for self-improvement." Delsia Easley, Principal Gadsden City Schools, Gadsden, AL "I am disappointed that I didn’t own this book when I started as a principal. This book would have answered some of my pressing questions and guided the work I did my first few years. I will recommend this to any friend or colleague starting a new principalship." Kelly VanLaeken, Principal Ruben A. Cirillo High School, Walworth, NY

Author : Baruti K. Kafele
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416627760

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The Aspiring Principal 50 by Baruti K. Kafele Pdf

So, you want to be a principal? Are you a new principal who could benefit from the wisdom of a successful four-time principal? Could you use help preparing for a school administrator job interview? Then this is the book for you. In The Aspiring Principal 50, school leadership expert Baruti Kafele presents reflective questions aimed at assisting both new and aspiring school leaders as they work to become effective school leaders and consider making a leap to a leadership position, respectively. This book will help aspiring principals determine whether "The Principal" is truly who they want to be and help new principals grow and thrive in the principalship. Additionally, the book contains an entire chapter devoted to preparing for the school administrator job interview. Kafele infuses the book from beginning to end with succinct advice on everything from remaining focused on the principal's number one priority—student achievement—to addressing maintenance concerns, managing budget allocations, and ensuring that the school's website puts the school in the best possible light. With The Aspiring Principal 50, you can increase the likelihood that your tenure as principal will be a successful, beneficial, and healthful one.

Author : Shawn Joseph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317924944

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The Principal's Guide to the First 100 Days of the School Year by Shawn Joseph Pdf

For veteran principals, new principals, and aspiring principals, this book is a valuable resource for building instructional momentum during the beginning of the school year. Educational leadership expert Shawn Joseph guides administrators through five key areas: Vision Instructional Leadership Politics Data Planning With detailed timelines, practical advice, and ready-to-use resources, Joseph explains the essential steps to leadership success that will continue throughout the school year. Supplemental Downloads available to book-buyers!

Author : Pete Hall,Deborah Childs-Bowen,Ann Cunningham-Morris
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416621454

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The Principal Influence by Pete Hall,Deborah Childs-Bowen,Ann Cunningham-Morris Pdf

Principals navigate the dynamic complexities and subtleties of their schools every day. They promote, facilitate, and lead efforts to achieve both tangible and intangible results throughout the school community. They fulfill a role that includes counseling, budgeting, inspiring, teaching, learning, disciplining, evaluating, celebrating, consoling, and a million other critical functions. As the principalship has evolved and grown, so have the expectations of it. With that in mind, ASCD developed the Principal Leadership Development Framework (PLDF). The PLDF establishes a clear and concise definition of leadership and includes clear targets that support the ongoing growth and development of leaders. Using the Framework, principals will learn to capitalize on their leadership roles: * Principal as Visionary * Principal as Instructional Leader * Principal as Engager * Principal as Learner and Collaborator The PLDF also offers 17 criteria of effective practice that allow leaders to focus on behaviors that have the greatest direct effect on the culture and status of learning and teaching. Coupled with the PLDF are tools for self-reflection that help principals identify and strengthen their reflective habits. Whether you want to develop your own capacities or support the development of a group of principals, assistant principals, or aspiring principals, The Principal Influence can help channel your efforts in ways that promote successful teaching and student learning.

Author : Pam Robbins,Harvey Alvy
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416601388

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The New Principal's Fieldbook by Pam Robbins,Harvey Alvy Pdf

Grounded in recent research and successful practice, The New Principal's Fieldbook prepares new and aspiring principals for the unexpected twists and turns of school leadership. Capitalizing on their experiences and those of other educational leaders, authors Pam Robbins and Harvey Alvy offer practical information, research-based strategies, and provocative stories to help principals develop into visionary leaders skilled in promoting the success of students and teachers. Surprises, obstacles, and opportunities characterize the leadership path. Within the chapters, the authors use research and specific examples from recognized practitioners to create a road map for navigating the complex challenges of the principalship. Collectively, the book's themes mirror key content areas addressed by the ISLLC Standards for School Leaders as well as other topics essential for success: * Creating a shared vision that places student learning at the heart of the school * Transforming toxic cultures into positive cultures Dealing with challenging experiences unique to new principals * Promoting quality teaching and learning * Creating professional learning communities * Facilitating change within the school culture * Building productive partnerships with central office staff, parents, and the greater community * Designing management tasks as leadership tools * Working with unions, budgets, the law, and the media * Balancing personal and professional responsibilities * Leading ethically and with emotional intelligence Robbins and Alvy guide the reader through important concepts and practices, including instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, differentiated supervision, professional development, crisis intervention, and time management. At the end of each chapter, they invite readers to reflect on how to apply their new knowledge to real situations. Covering everything from everyday management tasks to the larger goal of student success, The New Principal's Fieldbook is an essential guide for new and aspiring principals. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.