You Re The Principal Now What

Author : Jen Schwanke
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 44,5 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 : Jen Schwanke
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416622239

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

Candid advice and specific, practical strategies to help new principals meet the challenges of the job and thrive as a leader.

Author : Baruti K. Kafele
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416629467

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The Assistant Principal 50 by Baruti K. Kafele Pdf

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.

Author : Jen Schwanke
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416628835

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The Principal Reboot by Jen Schwanke Pdf

Today's school principals face unprecedented challenges that can overwhelm even the most dedicated among them. What can they do when their initial enthusiasm for the job begins to deflate, when the demands of the job seem to outnumber the rewards? How can they regain the energy that propelled them early in their career? The Principal Reboot answers these questions with specific advice on how to reignite passion in addressing the many aspects of the principalship, including * Defining a school's values and mission through rebranding; * Strengthening relationships with staff, students, and community; * Leading renewed efforts to improve instruction; * Developing teacher leadership; * Using data effectively and innovatively; and * Improving operational procedures and processes. Sharing the wisdom gained from colleagues and her own experience as a principal, author Jen Schwanke offers an engaging, accessible account of the ups and downs of the job, along with helpful, step-by-step suggestions for how to reinvigorate a flagging career and restore the joy that comes with making a school the best that it can be.

Author : Baruti K. Kafele
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,5 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 : Michael Fullan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119422358

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The Principal by Michael Fullan Pdf

The author of Six Secrets of Change describes how and why the principal's role must change to maximize student achievement *** FREE Professional Development Guide Included *** Principals are often called the second most crucial in-school influencers (after teachers) of student learning. But what should the principal do in order to maximize student achievement? One of the best-known leadership authors in education, Fullan explains why the answer lies neither in micro-managing instruction nor in autonomous entrepreneurialism. He shows systematically how the principal's role should change, demonstrating how it can be done in short order, at scale. Reveals the three key roles that administrators must play in today's schools Explains how to choose the right versus wrong drivers of school success Filled with "action items" to help implement Fullan's program effectively Includes strategies that have been successfully field-tested in schools across the United States and Canada

Author : Shawn Joseph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317924951

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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 : Allan A. Glatthorn,Jerry M. Jailall,Julie K. Jailall
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483353128

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The Principal as Curriculum Leader by Allan A. Glatthorn,Jerry M. Jailall,Julie K. Jailall Pdf

Your best resource for curriculum leadership post-NCLB and beyond! Put quality curriculum front and center with this classic toolkit to savvy curriculum leadership for the 21st Century. Newly revised and updated case studies, research, and state and national curriculum and leadership standards complement a completely new section focused on emerging technologies. New features include: Major chapter revisions with research on ESSA, CCSS and more Up-to-date information on Professional Standards for Educational Leaders Concrete examples of district-level curriculum mapping, planning, and integration New information on professional growth, state curriculum frameworks, online assessments, SBAC, PARCC, and adaptive testing

Author : Susan Stone Kessler,April M. Snodgrass,Andrew T. Davis
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781575425191

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The Principal's Survival Guide by Susan Stone Kessler,April M. Snodgrass,Andrew T. Davis Pdf

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.

Author : John F. Eller,Sheila A. Eller
Publisher : Solution Tree Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781936765126

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Working With Difficult & Resistant Staff by John F. Eller,Sheila A. Eller Pdf

To move forward in the school improvement process, school leaders must address the behaviors of difficult and resistant staff members while sending the message that a few people cannot halt change. This book will help school leaders understand how to prevent and address negative behaviors to ensure positive school change.

Author : Susan Simon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : Melvin P. Heller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Education
ISBN : 0598098445

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So Now You'Re a Principal by Melvin P. Heller Pdf

Author : Jerome Cranston
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475839791

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A Guide to Managing and Leading School Operations by Jerome Cranston Pdf

The job of school leader has become progressively more demanding. The role includes increasingly complex problems to be solved and increasingly deep piles of paperwork to complete. Unfortunately, the managing of employees, the preparing and justifying of resource – both personnel and financial - projections, and the complexities involved in operating facilities safely and legally are the most frequently mentioned reasons for why school leaders begin to question their career choice. And, while faculties and colleges of education as well as principals’ professional associations offer courses and workshops, very few adequately address the gaps that exist between theory and practice in a way that would mitigate this reticence to lead in this climate. A Principled Guide to Managing and Leading School Operations fills a gap in the training of educational leaders by orienting them to the vitally important business operations required to run a school. This book therefore is for all school leaders who wish they had been given a school operations field manual, and it is for those who prepare them who might wish to rebalance anew the current propensity of principal preparation programs that blindly privilege leadership identity over developing the requisite management acumen teachers, parents and the public expect.

Author : Gerry Brooks
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 0306873826

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Go See the Principal by Gerry Brooks Pdf

From an elementary school principal and popular YouTube personality, inspiration and humor for educators to tackle the challenges they face day-in and day-out Gerry Brooks is an elementary school principal turned YouTube celebrity who entertains K-12 teachers, administrators, and parents across the country. He tells jokes with the kind of mocking humor that gets a laugh, yet can be safely shared in school. After all, even great schools have bad days -- when lesson plans fall through, disgruntled parents complain, kids throw temper tantrums because they have to use the same spoon for their applesauce and mashed potatoes, and of course, dealing with...The Horror! The Horror!...dreaded assessments. Ranging from practical topics like social media use in the classroom and parent-teacher conferences to more lighthearted sections such as "Pickup and Dropoff: An Exercise in Humanity" and "School Supplies: Yes, We Really Need All That Stuff," Go See the Principal offers comic relief, inspiration, and advice to those who need it the most.

Author : Jen Schwanke
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416632740

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The Principal's Guide to Conflict Management by Jen Schwanke Pdf

"In this guide for school principals, Jen Schwanke outlines a three-step decision-making process to navigate conflict among students, parents, and staff with clarity and confidence"--