Full Description
`Without much question, the fact that principla leadership is a key ingredientt in an effective school carries with it the cost of ensuring that ordinary people who get the job of administratos can actually do the job. This books will provide a great foundation to make the extraordinary task doable' - John C Daresh, From the ForewordInitially designed as a practical `nuts and bolts' resource for new principals, this book now serves two primary target groups - first-time principals and first-time principal mentors. This book also targets a secondary audience, one being those who are exploring the idea of becoming a school principal, and the other, students enrolled in preparatory programmes in pursuit of their principal licenses. This handbook serves primarily as a portable and prescriptive support for entry-year principals.It provides a focused, organized approach that helps the novice school leader maneuver through the management and/or organizational demands of the job. Defining the Job, Doing the Job, Deciphering the Job, and Mentoring the Mentor are the four parts of the book that address concerns related to the entry-year principal and on principal mentoring issues.
Contents
Foreword - John C. DareshForeword - Timothy J. IlgPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorI. Defining the Job1. Which Way is North?2. How Do You Organize the Contents of Your Garage?3. Will These Six Standards Work for You?ISLLC Standard 1ISLLC Standard 2ISLLC Standard 3ISLLC Standard 4ISLLC Standard 5ISLLC Standard 6Recommended Reading Related to "Defining the Job"II. Doing the Job4. An Overview of Tasks Entry-Year Principals Need to Accomplish5. Tasks to Be Accomplished Before the School Year Begins (July and/or August)6. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Begins (The First Day of School)7. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Week)8. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Month)9. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (September)10. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (October)11. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (November)12. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (December)13. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (January)14. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (February)15. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (March)16. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (April)17. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (May)18. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (June)19. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (July - August)III. Deciphering the Job20. Fred's Handy-Dandy 'A to Z' List of Tips for the Entry-Year Principal21. Things Momma Never Told Me About Working With People22. Communication Skills That People Talk About, But...Recommended Reading Related to "Deciphering the Job"IV. Mentoring the Mentor23. Determine Expectations24. Build and Maintain the Mentoring Relationship25. Help Your Mentee Survive on the Job26. Help Your Mentee Improve on the Job27. Promote Your Mentee's Professional Growth Through ISLLC-Based Scenarios28. Help Your Mentee Prepare to Document Her or His LeadershipRecommended Reading Related to "Mentoring the Mentor"ReferencesIndex
