Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-295) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Vision as the compass -- Navigating in "hidden history" -- Lessons learned from previous explorers -- Developing professional learning communities for a productive journey -- Instructional, curricular, and assessment leadership : the helmsman in action -- Improving student learning through supervision and professional development -- Managing human and material resources to promote a thriving organization -- Emotions as a gateway to learning -- Understanding and working with change : new roads and detours -- Policies, full service counseling, and crisis interventions that support students -- The schoolhouse and central office working together -- Parents and the greater community : partnering for student success -- Working with the media -- Balancing professional and personal lives : keeping fit for the journey -- The crucial first steps on the road to success -- Final thought.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Grounded in recent research and successful practice, The New Principal's Fieldbook prepares new and aspiring principals for the unexpected twists and turns of school leadership. Capitalizing on their experiences and those of other educational leaders, authors Pam Robbins and Harvey Alvy offer practical information, research-based strategies, and provocative stories to help principals develop into visionary leaders skilled in promoting the success of students and teachers. Surprises, obstacles, and opportunities characterize the leadership path. Within the chapters, the authors use research and specific examples from recognized practitioners to create a road map for navigating the complex challenges of the principalship. Collectively, the book's themes mirror key content areas addressed by the ISLLC Standards for School Leaders as well as other topics essential for success: Creating a shared vision that places student learning at the heart of the school; Transforming toxic cultures into positive cultures; Dealing with challenging experiences unique to new principals; Promoting quality teaching and learning; Creating professional learning communities; Facilitating change within the school culture; Building productive partnerships with central office staff, parents, and the greater community; Designing management tasks as leadership tools; Working with unions, budgets, the law, and the media; Balancing personal and professional responsibilities; Leading ethically and with emotional intelligence. Robbins and Alvy guide the reader through important concepts and practices, including instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, differentiated supervision, professional development, crisis intervention, and time management. At the end of each chapter, they invite readers to reflect on how to apply their new knowledge to real situations. Covering everything from everyday management tasks to the larger goal of student success, The New Principal's Fieldbook is an essential guide for new and aspiring principals.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
OverDrive, Inc.
Stock Number
A3E07B59-05B0-47FE-B57D-267A5FB567DC
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
New principal's fieldbook.
International Standard Book Number
087120858X
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
First year school principals-- United States, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
School management and organization-- United States, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Administration scolaire.
Berufsanfang
Directeur d'école.
EDUCATION-- Administration-- General.
First year school principals.
Leadership éducationnel.
Pratique professionnelle.
School management and organization.
Schulleiter
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
États-Unis.
United States.
USA.
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7
7
(SUBJECT CATEGORY (Provisional
EDU-- 001000
JDCF
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
371
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2/012
Edition
22
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
LB2831
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93
Book number
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R63
2004eb
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Robbins, Pamela
PERSONAL NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Alvy, Harvey B.
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.