The Assistant Principal's Guide
The Assistant Principal's Guide

Author: M. Scott Norton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-05

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1317600924

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Though traditionally responsible for school operations, assistant principals increasingly find themselves expected to provide academic leadership as students face a growing emphasis on academic performance. This timely book helps current and aspiring assistant principals implement best practices for their evolving roles, providing the knowledge and skills required to succeed in their schools. Coverage includes: Emphasis on competency-based leadership requirements Research-based models, tips, snapshots, best-practices, and recommendations Unique discussion of the assistant principal as a student advocate Organizational strategies, professional growth activities, and operational models for program implementation Specific leadership responsibilities for school climate, personnel administration, professional development, and performance appraisal Case studies and discussion questions to foster applied learning

The Assistant Principal 50
The Assistant Principal 50

Author: Baruti K. Kafele

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2020-05-11

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1416629467

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You're an Assistant Principal. Whatever your status—the sole AP in your school, one of two or more APs in your school, a career AP, an AP aspiring to the principalship—yours is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized positions in education. Positioned between teachers and the principal, you are an instructional leader. However, you are not the leader of the school. Therefore, you must carefully navigate your way to ensure that you thrive in your role without "stepping on the toes" of your principal. In The Assistant Principal 50, award-winning, four-time principal Baruti Kafele presents reflective questions that encompass the breadth and depth of the assistant principalship—from finding your leadership "lane" to thriving and being an asset to your principal. Kafele infuses the book (which also includes guidance and insights for principals and aspiring assistant principals) from beginning to end with personal anecdotes and accounts of both failures and successes from his years as an assistant principal. He arms you with tools and insights that will drive you to view the assistant principalship as critical to the climate and culture of your school as well as to student achievement. You, assistant principal, play a critical role in your school's success. The questions that Kafele asks you to consider will aid you as you hone your leadership skills toward becoming an effective leader in your school.

The Assistant Principal
The Assistant Principal

Author: L. David Weller

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780761977940

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This book provides an exploration of the important administrative position of assistant principal, identifying its strengths and potential weaknesses through real-life research-based data and the first-hand experience of 100 administrators in schools in the United States. There are case studies, exercises and examples, as well as samples of surveys and evaluation instruments.

Great Assistant Principals and the (Great) Principals Who Mentor Them
Great Assistant Principals and the (Great) Principals Who Mentor Them

Author: Carole Goodman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1317926544

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Written for principals and assistant principals to read and reflect on together, this book describes the most common challenges facing today’s assistant principals – and provides practical solutions. Authors Carole Goodman and Christopher Berry examine how principals and assistant principals can develop the kinds of relationships that serve to meet the needs of students, staff, and parents. Contents include: The Difference between the Principal’s Job and the Assistant Principal’s Job, The Assistant Principal Role: What the Students Need, The Assistant Principal Role: What the Staff Needs, and Principal and Assistant Principal Communication: The Honest High-Wire Act.

The Assistant Principal's Handbook
The Assistant Principal's Handbook

Author: Jeffrey Glanz

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2004-04-08

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780761931034

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Written for the prospective & practising assistant principal, this text takes a strong pedagogical approach, with chapter opening focus questions, pull quotes, stories & vignettes, self-assessment inventories, annotated bibliographies, & sample letters.

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

Author: Robert F. Hachiya

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2014-04-10

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1483333337

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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. 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 new 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.

The Principal as Human Resources Leader
The Principal as Human Resources Leader

Author: M. Scott Norton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-07-17

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1317688457

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Increasingly, personnel administrative duties within schools have been delegated to the local school principal. This accessible book arms school leaders with the knowledge and skills required to be an effective human resources leader and shows them how to fold these additional duties seamlessly into their daily routines. This practical resource provides school administrators with guidance on personnel selection, growth and development, orientation and placement, school climate, legal processes, leadership for classified staff and other important human resources processes. Special Features: • Grounded in extensive research and interviews with practicing principals • Provides a wealth of examples, strategies, tips, and best practices for leading the human resources function at the school level • Chapter exercises and case studies explore the skills and knowledge needed for effective human resource leadership • Details the significance of developing a positive school climate • Legal aspects of human resources administration are made digestible and understandable

The Principal 50
The Principal 50

Author: Baruti K. Kafele

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2015-03-18

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1416620168

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"Why do I lead?" With this deceptively simple question, best-selling author Baruti K. Kafele begins a powerful examination of what it takes to make a school community achieve the greatest success in the classroom and beyond. In The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, Kafele, a veteran school administrator, guides motivated school leaders through 50 self-reflection exercises designed to yield a deeper understanding of the meaning behind the work that they do. Along with many other insights, this book shows how best to • Inspire and motivate students, teachers, and other school staff to approach their work with vigor and purpose; • Ensure that all students, regardless of color, creed, or origin, are valued and represented in the school culture; • Focus mission and vision statements to address students' most critical needs and integrate shared values and objectives into the fabric of the school; and • Engage parents and other community members so that they feel a stake in the school's success. Brimming with passion, written from the heart, and informed by hard-earned experience, this transformative book is essential reading for principals and other building-level administrators determined to reinvigorate their practice, revitalize their staff, and--most importantly--guarantee the strongest outcomes for students.

An Assistant Principal's Guide-- Into the Fire
An Assistant Principal's Guide-- Into the Fire

Author: Chad Mason

Publisher: R & L Education

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire addresses common pitfalls and the knowledge necessary to succeed in this administrative position. Some of the topics in this how-to guide include: the specific role of the assistant principal, legal issues in the school system, dealing with parents and guardians, methods to document all interactions, working with classroom teachers, and school discipline. This manual is reader-friendly, practical, and useful, as it provides the opportunity for the kind of dialogue that will shorten the administrative learning curve.