The Principal's Quick-Reference Guide to School Law
The Principal's Quick-Reference Guide to School Law

Author: Dennis R. Dunklee

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2006-04-05

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1412925940

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`The authors have taken a topic which could cover volumes, and produced a concise, easily understood desk reference which I have already used on the job.′ -Stephen Harding, Principal Terry High School, MS Minimize site-based risk while respecting the legal rights of students, staff, and parents! Principals deal with complicated and potentially damaging legal issues every day . . . and now there′s an accurate, accessible tool, written in plain English that can give administrators the information they need to do their jobs while minimizing legal risk. While retaining the reader-friendly format from their first edition, Dennis R. Dunklee and Robert J. Shoop-recognized school law experts-provide additional programmatic guidance for other school district personnel, "management cues" and "risk management guidelines," a comprehensive index, additional references to landmark court cases, coverage of the No Child Left Behind Act, and information on state-created danger and deliberate indifference. This second edition helps school administrators quickly find important legal guidance for issues that include Staff selection and evaluation Student rights and discipline Special education and the reauthorized IDEA Copyright law Search and seizure Sexual harassment and sexual exploitation And many more This essential desk reference offers a straightforward resource on translating school law into practice and can be used as a day-to-day reference guide or a comprehensive overview of school law today.

Principals
Principals

Author: Mark E. Anderson

Publisher: Eric Document Reproduction Service

Published: 1991-01-01

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 9780865521063

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Comprehensive, practical report to help educators meet the challenge of involving parents and extended families of at-risk children in the education process. Originally published in 1992.

The Principal′s Guide to Managing School Personnel
The Principal′s Guide to Managing School Personnel

Author: Richard D. Sorenson

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2008-11-10

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1452295506

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"An excellent tool for aspiring principals as well as those who find it uplifting to be reassured that they are doing the right thing." —Gerard Dery, Principal Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton, MA "This book serves as a valuable tool for districts seeking to enhance the skill level of their principals and would be ideal for professional development." —Carolyn Banks, Regional Director of Teacher Education University of La Verne A comprehensive guide to building successful relationships with all school personnel! Inspiring faculty and support staff to perform their best is a key factor in developing a school culture that helps students thrive. This resource provides principals with the policies, procedures, and techniques to lead and manage school personnel and create an effective work environment. The authors provide real-world scenarios and practical strategies to help define the principal′s leadership role and strengthen personnel management skills. The book also offers reflective exercises in each chapter to assist administrators in evaluating their own schools and practices. Based on ISLLC and ELCC standards for school leadership, this book covers: Shaping school culture to promote shared ownership of the school′s vision Recruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnel Effective communication and conflict resolution Handling challenging situations such as supervising marginal employees and addressing grievances The Principal′s Guide to Managing School Personnel is an indispensable reference for managing one of your school′s most important resources: your staff.

Employment Criteria Used by Georgia Public School Superintendents in High School Principal Selection
Employment Criteria Used by Georgia Public School Superintendents in High School Principal Selection

Author: Jeffrey Lynn Carney

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13:

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Author's abstract: The high school principal plays an important and highly visible role in the community. High school principals are expected to provide challenging curriculum, comprehensive athletic and fine arts programs, a disciplined leanring environment, increased test scores, and community involvement. With such an array of demanding expectations, the selection of the high shcool principal is an extremely important decision made by Georgia school superintendents. In an effort to gain a better understanding of the employment criteria used to hire Georgia high school principals, the researcher used a previously validated formal survey constructed by Dr. Linda Gresham in 2003. The survey was mailed to all 180 Georgia public school superintendents. Descriptive statistics common to quantitative research were calculated, including frequencies, means, and standard deviations. The researcher's findings confirmed that there is an abundance of certified high school principal applicants in Georgia. However, superintendents reported that the actual number of qualified applicants is much lower. Georgia superintendents value credibility, having high expectations, and the ability to see the whole picture when considering the most important educational selection criteria for high school principal candidates. Criteria such as years of experience, being skilled in technology, and being knowledgeable about innovative practices were least valued by Georgia superintendents. The researcher recommends that Georgia school supereintendents be more proactive in recruiting high school principals by "growing their own" through more formalized professional learning programs.