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Beginning the Principalship : A Practical Guide for New School Leaders by Linda Alexander and John C. Daresh (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCorwin Press
ISBN-101483380114
ISBN-139781483380117
eBay Product ID (ePID)232082433
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NameBeginning the Principalship : a Practical Guide for New School Leaders
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeneral, Administration / School Superintendents & Principals
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorLinda Alexander, John C. Daresh
Subject AreaEducation
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight22.2 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number4
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2015-028143
Reviews"The major strengths of this book are the format and the emphasis on self-reflection and self-assessment. The information presented is solid and provides a great framework for the new principal."--Jim Hoogheem "There is no doubt as to the purpose of this book. From the title to the end, it clearly is designed to help the new principal begin a successful career. The various sections which call for introspection and action are meaningful and will provide both the new and the experienced administrator many thought-provoking hours of self evaluation. This book makes a distinct contribution to the field. Even as an administrator with over 25 years of experience, there were several areas which caused me to go back and evaluate if I could do some things better."--Stephen Handley, Principal
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal371.2
Table Of ContentIntroduction Plan for the Book A Word of Caution Suggested Readings A Framework for Understanding the Beginning Principal Case Study: I'm Not a Politician Case Study: To Go or Not to Go Case Study: Figuring Out the Papers Balance is the Key Suggestions for Improvement and Professional Development Suggested Readings and References PART I: Self Awareness Affirming Your Ethical Stance Returning to Elijah's Dilemma Knowing the Difference between Right and Wrong Foundations of Ethical Judgments and Behaviors References Reviewing Personal Values Case: Because It's Important to Me Case: But What About the Children? What Do You Do with the Platform? Your Personal Platform Being a "Boss" Others' Perceptions So What Do You Do? Strategies to Reduce Isolation Easing into the Principalship as an Assistant Your Personal Plan Suggested Readings A Personal Leadership Checklist Critical Leadership Skills Your Personal Plan References PART II: Socialization Seeing Your Invisible Heroes Office Workers Custodial Staff Food Service Workers Building a Personal Plan Suggested Readings and References We're All on the Same Side: Home-School-Community Relations Traditional Functions of Home-School Relations Fostering Effective Two-Way Communication as Relational Trust Utilizing Community Resources Your Personal Plan References Learning Your School's Culture Don't Just Look...See Listen... Don't Just Hear Celebrate the Past Develop an Action Plan Others' Expectations Critical Skills for Beginning Principals: A Survey So What Does this Mean? Your Personal Plan PART III: Technical and Managerial Skills Understanding the Environment of Accountability No Child Left Behind What Happened with NCLB and Where do we go from Here?
SynopsisThe 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, Principals are today's newest superheroes, and every superhero needs a mentor. Daresh and Alexander offer encouragement in a practical hands-on guide to help principals navigate the challenges of leadership. 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. Read this guide and thrive!, Whether you are looking for interactive and dynamic workshop materials for principal mentoring, a textbook for students enrolled in educational administration studies, or a personal guide for yourself, Beginning the Principalship is ideal for new and seasoned principals alike committed to student-centered continuous improvement.
LC Classification NumberLB2831.9
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