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New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success »
Authors: Pamela Robbins
ISBN-13: 9780871208583, ISBN-10: 087120858X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Date Published: April 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Pamela Robbins
Book Synopsis
Robbins, a consultant who works with school systems and universities, and Alvy, an experienced principal and professor of leadership at Eastern Washington University, prepare new and aspiring principals for the unexpected twists and turns of school leadership. Covering everything from time management to leading with emotional intelligence, they offer practical information, strategies, and stories to help principals develop into visionary leaders skilled in promoting the success of students and teachers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | iv | |
| Preface: A Moment Remembered | vi | |
| 1. | Vision as the Compass | 1 |
| 2. | Navigating in "Hidden History" | 14 |
| 3. | Lessons Learned from Previous Explorers | 43 |
| 4. | Developing Professional Learning Communities for a Productive Journey | 70 |
| 5. | Instructional, Curricular, and Assessment Leadership: The Helmsman in Action | 88 |
| 6. | Improving Student Learning Through Supervision and Professional Development | 118 |
| 7. | Managing Human and Material Resources to Promote a Thriving Organization | 144 |
| 8. | Emotions as a Gateway to Learning | 183 |
| 9. | Understanding and Working with Change: New Roads and Detours | 192 |
| 10. | Policies, Full-Service Counseling, and Crisis Intervention That Support Students | 206 |
| 11. | The Schoolhouse and Central Office Working Together | 229 |
| 12. | Parents and the Greater Community: Partnering for Student Success | 239 |
| 13. | Working with the Media | 256 |
| 14. | Balancing Professional and Personal Lives: Keeping Fit for the Journey | 270 |
| 15. | The Crucial First Steps on the Road to Success | 276 |
| A Final Thought | 289 | |
| References | 290 | |
| Index | 296 | |
| About the Authors | 304 |
Subjects
Education & Teaching
Academic Administration School Management & Organization
Nonfiction All Nonfiction Academic Administration
Nonfiction All Nonfiction Education - General & Miscellaneous
Academic Administration School Management & OrganizationNonfiction
All Nonfiction Academic AdministrationNonfiction
All Nonfiction Education - General & Miscellaneous