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The Quick-Reference Handbook for School Leaders: A Practical Guide for Principals

The Quick-Reference Handbook for School Leaders: A Practical Guide for Principals


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This is a practical guide that provides an answer to the questions 'Where do I start?' and 'Where do I look for direction?' It is organized around five key sections, and each section includes brief overviews, checklists, and suggestions for further reading. Organization and Management - the role of the principal, negligence and liability, media relations, managing conflict and difficult people, effective meetings, resource management, records and information, facility management; Teaching and Learning - school programs, learning communities, special education, supervision and evaluation, staff development, unions, celebrating success; Behavior and Discipline - safe schools, code of conduct, supervision and expulsion, search and seizure, police protocols; Health and Safety - reporting child abuse, occupational health and safety, emergency preparation, medical needs, health and safety resources; Looking After Yourself - professional development, wellness, and balance Including words of wisdom from first-year principals, and voices of experience from over 60 veteran elementary and secondary principals, this reference book will be used over and over again.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Part I. Organization and Management 1. The Role of the Principal Duties and Responsibilities: An Overview The Principal′s Role Additional Roles and Skills: A Quick Overview Your Personal Vision of Your Role as Principal The Role of the Principal as Defined 2. Legal Framework Hierarchical Legislative Framework: An Overview 3. Negligence and Liability First Steps to Reduce Risk Negligence: An Overview of the Concepts and Issues Duty to Provide Adequate Supervision of Pupils 4. Management Skills Managerial Excellence and School Leadership: An Overview Time Management Delegation Visibility: Management by Walking Around 5. Communication Communication Tips and Checklists Written Communication School Newsletters School Communication Plan 6. Public and Media Relations Building a Public Relations Program for Your School Tips for Writing a News Release Tips for Giving Media Interviews 7. Managing Conflict and Difficult People Reacting to Conflict Conflict Resolution: An Overview Dealing With Difficult People and Complaints Relationships With Parents 8. Effective Meetings Before the Meeting During the Meeting After the Meeting 9. Records and Information Management Getting Started Confidentiality and Disclosure Student Records Legislation Regarding Records and Information Management 10. Budget and Resource Management School Budget: An Overview Local Financial Responsibility (Protecting Yourself) Board-Wide Impact (Protecting the District School Board) Tips Regarding Budget and Resource Management 11. Technology Getting Started Technology and School Administration Technology and the Curriculum Building Your School Technology Plan 12. School Advisory Groups Preparing to Work With Your School Advisory Group Working With Your School Advisory Group School Advisory Groups and the Role of the Principal Effective School Advisory Groups 13. School Organization and Scheduling Getting Started An Overview Implementation Challenges Models for School Organization and Scheduling Part II. Teaching and Learning 14. School Programs Getting Started Curriculum Implementation Student Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting 15. Special Education and English As a Second Language Special Education: Getting Started Roles and Responsibilities of the Principal Referral Routines ESL and ESOL: Getting Started 16. Data Driven School Improvement Getting Started Effective School Improvement Planning 17. Staff Supervision and Performance Appraisal Getting Started Supervision of Vice-Principals State Standards for Teacher Performance Appraisal Teacher Supervision and Performance Appraisal 18. Teaching Staff: Selection and Development Teaching Staff Selection: Getting Started Interviewing and Hiring Teaching Staff Development: Getting Started Professional Learning Working With Beginning Teachers 19. Professional Relations Working With the Unions in Your School Collective Agreements and Grievances 20. Celebrating Success Getting Started Creating an Environment for Success Sharing Success Negative Environments Part III. Behavior and Discipline 21. Student Behavior and Discipline in the School Getting Started District Policies and Procedures: An Overview Behavior Codes Access to School Premises 22. Student Behavior and Outside Agencies Police/School Protocol Search and Seizure The Young Offender School Attendance Part IV. Health and Safety 23. Protecting Our Students Getting Started Issues Concerning At-Risk Children and Youth 24. Occupational Health and Safety Getting Started Duties of the Principal Conducting a School Safety Inspection Developing Occupational Health and Safety Procedures 25. Emergency Preparedness Getting Started Preventive Measures Reactive Strategies Follow-Up and Evaluation 26. Student Medical Needs Getting Started Responding to Specific Situations Other Health Issues A Comprehensive School Health Program Part V. Looking After Yourself 27. Professional Learning and Personal Well-Being An Overview: Professional Learning Professional Reading Personal Well-Being 28. Support for School Leaders What to Do When You Need Help When to Call Your Professional Association for Assistance Appendices and Resources Appendix A. Entry Plans Appendix B. Principals′ Routines Appendix C. Regular Monthly Activities for Principals Appendix D. Getting the School Year Started: Checklists for July, August and September Appendix E. Professional Conferences: A List of Web Sites Appendix F. Words of Wisdom: Advice From Beginning Principals Appendix G. School Activities and Field Trips Resources References Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781412914581
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 328
  • Sub Title: A Practical Guide for Principals
  • Width: 177 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1412914582
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2005
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 838 gr


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