Align your school budget with your vision for student achievement Since 2006, The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting has been a best-seller, supporting thousands of principals in navigating the complex process of school budgeting. This fourth edition hones in on the message that a school budget should be a reflection of the school's vision for student growth, an open culture, and a positive school climate. This edition offers new information on how national and state reform and political practices affect school allocations and emphasizes the need for appropriate budget visioning, planning, analysis, and needs assessment. Covering the budgeting process, effective budgeting practices, accounting and auditing procedures, and building the school budget within a collaborative decision-making context, this comprehensive guide includes: In-chapter vignettes and discussion questions Case study applications and experiential exercises A budget development project New discussion of technology's impact on budgetary practices, phishing scams, and fundraising The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting is an essential resource for practicing and aspiring school administrators who want to master their accounting and auditing procedures. By effectively managing the school bu
Elaine McEwan has written "The Principal's Guide to Raising Achievement" with three goals in mind: 1) to convince school principals of the power that rests in them and their faculty to create a "school of readers"; 2) to introduce the most current research in reading instruction so principals and their faculty can make informed decisions; and 3) to shore the eight key components principals need to achieve their goals. The author explores some of the reasons why students can't read and suggests focusing only on those things that can be changed. Also summarized is the running debate between proponents of phonics and whole language, and reasons why reading instruction cannot be an "either-or" proposition. the book also described the eight key components that need to be in place to create a "school of readers," and sets forth the essential learnings that need to occur at each instructional level. Remedial reading and helping the at-risk and learning disabled child are also covered, as well as thirty-plus things you can do tomorrow to raise reading achievement in schools. There are many useful appendixes with practical information for immediate use. This book is for elementary school prinicpals, as well as anyone concerned with successfully teaching all children to read.
This is a practical, quick-read resource to help principals gain the tools they need to lead their schools to mathematics excellence. Readers will learn how students in the United States compare with their international counterparts in math achievement, read about what the experts recommned be done to increase our lagging achievement, gain an understanding of the current debate regarding how mathematics should be taught, discover what important components need to be in place in their schools, and find out what current research is telling us about the best ways to teach mathematics.
This is a practical, quick-read resource to help principals gain the tools they need to lead their schools to mathematics excellence. Readers will learn how students in the United States compare with their international counterparts in math achievement, read about what the experts recommned be done to increase our lagging achievement, gain an understanding of the current debate regarding how mathematics should be taught, discover what important components need to be in place in their schools, and find out what current research is telling us about the best ways to teach mathematics.
"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.
"Schneider and Hollenczer fully understand the principal's critical role as a community relations expert. Establishing good communication is hard work and does not happen automatically-Schneider and Hollenczer get it! This book must get to every university preparation program in the country." -Theodore Creighton, Executive Director National Council of Professors of Educational Administration "This is a timely and informative book that offers knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the turbulent waters of school administration in the 21st century. It's a must-read for those who would be effective school leaders focused on continued school improvement." -Walter H. Warfield, Executive Director Illinois Association of School Administrators Develop successful communication strategies that yield real-world results! Today's school principals are expected to be instructional leaders. They know the importance of working closely with teachers, parents, and community members as partners in transparent organizational settings where communication is rapid, on-demand, and two-way. This indispensable text shows practicing and aspiring principals how to manage that communication so that everything else they do has a chance to work as planned. This resource helps readers to: Discover a variety of successful communication frameworks Contend with greater outside access to school data Implement dynamic communication that reaches all school stakeholders This must-have resource is part of the Leadership for Learning initiative of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).
"Schneider and Hollenczer fully understand the principal's critical role as a community relations expert. Establishing good communication is hard work and does not happen automatically-Schneider and Hollenczer get it! This book must get to every university preparation program in the country." -Theodore Creighton, Executive Director National Council of Professors of Educational Administration "This is a timely and informative book that offers knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the turbulent waters of school administration in the 21st century. It's a must-read for those who would be effective school leaders focused on continued school improvement." -Walter H. Warfield, Executive Director Illinois Association of School Administrators Develop successful communication strategies that yield real-world results! Today's school principals are expected to be instructional leaders. They know the importance of working closely with teachers, parents, and community members as partners in transparent organizational settings where communication is rapid, on-demand, and two-way. This indispensable text shows practicing and aspiring principals how to manage that communication so that everything else they do has a chance to work as planned. This resource helps readers to: Discover a variety of successful communication frameworks Contend with greater outside access to school data Implement dynamic communication that reaches all school stakeholders This must-have resource is part of the Leadership for Learning initiative of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).
"This handbook synthesizes the best of educational research in an easily accessible format. Educators will find it an effective roadmap for leading their schools to organizational excellence, effective instruction, and optimum student achievement." -Brenda P. Dean, Assistant Superintendent Hamblen County Schools, Morristown, TN "The author clearly makes the case for the principal to be THE instructional and curricular leader of his or her school site. Principals who embrace this CAN and WILL make the difference for students!" -Marianne L. Lescher, Principal Kyrene Elementary School District, Tempe, AZ Practical guidance for spearheading curriculum development and change This comprehensive guide walks principals through the curriculum development and renewal process with encouragement, hitting the hard issues of doing more with less, integrating technology, overcoming resistance to change, and improving student outcomes. The authors incorporate the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards for principals as they relate to curriculum leadership. Highlights include step-by-step guidance for: Developing a culture that is conducive to curriculum advancement Working collaboratively with personnel Integrating state and national standards into school curriculum Maximizing professional development opportunities Connecting curriculum to instruction The Principal's Guide to Curriculum Leadership is ideal for practicing and aspiring public and private school administrators. Special features include discussion questions, case studies, activities, specialized curriculum models, resources, and references.
"Lockwood identifies a substantial resource in the effort to increase student learning. In this book, she provides an enormously useful range of strategies to design, implement, and evaluate afterschool programs. Clearly written, well organized, and enormously practical, this volume should be in every school's professional library." -From the Foreword by Kent D. Peterson "This book clearly outlines ways in which the connections between afterschool programs and the regular school day can be strengthened and the ways afterschool programs can be implemented to increase the academic achievement of students." -John C. Hughes, Principal, Public School 48, Bronx, NY "The examples accurately reflect the principal's role in school management, and the clear, step-by-step presentation is better than any book or planning guide I have read." -Catherine H. Payne, Principal, W.R. Farrington High School, Honolulu, HI Build a strong afterschool program that increases learning while incorporating standards! Based on an AASA/Mott Foundation study, this concise yet comprehensive guidebook offers a step-by-step process to help principals and administrators build a successful and sustainable afterschool program. The author discusses how to integrate standards and incorporate a high-level curriculum and provides profiles of programs that have improved achievement, particularly for students who are at risk. School leaders will find checklists, planning worksheets, evaluation tools, and surveys, plus guidelines for: Developing a parent and community base of support Hiring staff and obtaining volunteers Getting funding and grants Collecting and evaluating program data
