The Principalship from A to Z

2. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-89955-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 246 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 669 g

Reihe: A to Z Series

The second edition of The Principalship from A to Z provides a set of tools that can be used immediately to improve your leadership practice. Organized into 26 chapters—one for each letter of the alphabet—this book covers the most important and prevalent issues and skills for leaders in today’s schools, including matters of limited funding, juggling social media, teacher evaluation, student achievement, school safety, and collaborating with parents. This accessible guide offers specific strategies that will help you navigate the complexity of your job and help you to become a more effective principal.

Topics new to this updated edition include:

- A renewed focus on student learning as the first priority of a principal and updated strategies for becoming a powerful instructional coach

- Information about restorative justice practices and other disciplinary approaches

- Timely new chapters on motivating teachers and students, using social media, and handling limited resources

- Updated resources at the end of each chapter

For both new and experienced leaders, you’ll find this book to be full of practical templates and strategies to implement immediately. Many tools are available as free eResources from our website, www.routledge.com/9781138899568.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Williamson, Ronald

Blackburn, Barbara R.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Schulleitung, Schulentwicklung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

All About Achievement

Begin with a Vision

Collaborating for Success

Data-Driven Decisions

Effective School and Classroom Discipline

Finding the Right People

Grading and Assessment

How to Impact School Culture

Instructional Leadership

Juggling Social Media

Keys to Successful Advocacy

Limited Funding Doesn’t Have to Limit You

Motivating Teachers

New Ideas, New Challenges

Options for Successful Meetings

Professional Learning Facilitates Growth

Quality Teacher Evaluation

Recognizing the Law

Serving Special Populations

Teaming with Families and Community

Under Pressure: School Safety

Valuing Your Role as Learner

Working Together for the Future

X Factor: Balancing Work and Personal Life

Year after Year: Sustaining Success

Zero In On Your Schedule

Über Autor(innen)

Ronald Williamson is Professor of Leadership and Counseling at Eastern Michigan University. He is a former principal, central office administrator, and Executive Director of the National Middle School Association (now AMLE).

Barbara R. Blackburn is the bestselling author of 15 books and is a sought-after national and international consultant.