A grab-and-go guide for busy principals While many books outline the attributes of successful school leaders, few describe how those traits manifest in daily practice. The Daily Practices of Successful Principals goes beyond the outward picture of excellence and provides a compendium of daily practices used by successful principals in various settings. Written by former administrators who have walked in your shoes, this handy guide's strategies are based on interviews with successful leaders and are applicable in multiple contexts. Inside you will find guidelines for: Examining your values, educational platform, and personal style Establishing learning as a common purpose Identifying and leading school change Effectively managing staff and student relationships Developing teacher leaders The authors understand that principals are expected to have the patience of Job, the tenacity of Atlas, the compassion of Mother Teresa, and a sense of humor. The recommended daily practices will help you stay focused on the most important things-leading effectively, promoting student achievement, and making a positive difference in students' lives.
"As I read this book, I found aspects of myself-my personal and professional behavior-on almost every page! I was able to put the coping strategies in the book to immediate use with little effort and great results! A must when our time is so limited." Kaye L. Peery, Administrator Springer Municipal Schools Springer, NM "School leaders are subjected to stress in all aspects of their work. Brock and Grady present a realistic approach to dealing with stress that can benefit every school leader." Ron Joekel, Executive Director Emeritus Phi Delta Kappa International Much has been written on teacher stress and how to cope with it . . . but now best-selling authors Barbara L. Brock and Marilyn L. Grady turn their expert attention to administrator burnout in this unique and powerful new "how-to" book. Avoiding Burnout presents real-world success stories from individual school administrators across the country. How do they handle stress and burnout? What can be learned from their individual challenges and solutions? Principals at all levels will learn a great deal about: The nature of stress Stress triggers and response mechanisms Capitalizing on work stress Effective time management and interpersonal skills Career renewal Caring for yourself . . . including a set of comprehensive resources that offer additional tools for self-assessment and taking action. A unique and useful new guide that offers school leaders at all levels an important opportunity for professional development and personal reflection.
"This book reflects a true understanding of the different personalities administrators face and clearly outlines what each leader can do to establish a positive environment for their employees and students. This is one book no administrator should be without." -Patricia Bowman, Retired Principal, Los Angeles Unified School District Adjunct Professor, University of California, Los Angeles Proven solutions for toxic behaviors! Unconstructive staff behaviors can disrupt a thriving school environment. School leaders need positive, generative communication strategies that can defuse negativity and inspire teachers to change their behavior and become contributing members of the learning community. From Difficult Teachers...to Dynamic Teamwork examines the underlying basis of problematic behaviors and provides proactive, proven strategies for building teamwork and a positive school culture. Leaders will discover strategies for enhancing their interpersonal skills, determining if their own behavior is contributing to the problem, and encouraging behavior change in teachers and staff. Based on interviews with more than 50 experienced principals, this valuable resource connects content to practice via: Key tools, practical resources, organizational charts, and behavior assessment forms Sage advice and quotations from experienced educators Sample dialogues to help identify behavior challenges "Take Action" sections for specific implementation strategies Maximize the effectiveness of your staff by building a culture of shared leadership, collegiality, and teamwork!
Praise for the Second Edition: "Finally, a book that is realistic and provides superb assistance. A must for every principal." -Ronald Jockel, Executive Director, Phi Delta Kappa International "Compelling rationale and practical steps for developing a first-year teacher induction program." -Linda L. Lyman, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development, Bradley University Help new teachers be the best they can be! Beginning teachers are often filled with self-doubt and questions regarding school culture and principals' expectations. From First-Year to First-Rate: Principals Guiding Beginning Teachers, Third Edition helps you answer teachers' questions and gain strategies to prevent the isolation that many new instructors experience. Updated to meet the challenges facing new teachers today, this revision of the bestseller helps administrators develop a first-year induction plan to help teachers succeed. This vital resource provides: Ideas for initial orientation Strategies for measuring program success A greater focus on practical applications for the classroom You hold the key to the professional development of your teachers. Use it to unlock their potential for growth!
Help teachers move past the grind of daily survival to the fulfillment of career-long professional development! Imagine someone telling you that, within three years, your new teachers would leave the profession for which they trained so hard. That's what is happening to 30% of today's promising new teachers who are not given the mentoring, ......
Help teachers move past the grind of daily survival to the fulfillment of career-long professional development! Imagine someone telling you that, within three years, your new teachers would leave the profession for which they trained so hard. That's what is happening to 30% of today's promising new teachers who are not given the mentoring, ......
"I couldn't put the bookt down, and I've been a principal for 24 years. The information is excellent for all individuals interested in the principalship." Denny Vincent, Principal Muhlenberg North High School, Greenville, KY "Brock and Grady present a realistic glimpse of the issues that principals must deal with, either knowingly, or ......
"I couldn't put the bookt down, and I've been a principal for 24 years. The information is excellent for all individuals interested in the principalship." Denny Vincent, Principal Muhlenberg North High School, Greenville, KY "Brock and Grady present a realistic glimpse of the issues that principals must deal with, either knowingly, or ......
"As I read this book, I found aspects of myself-my personal and professional behavior-on almost every page! I was able to put the coping strategies in the book to immediate use with little effort and great results! A must when our time is so limited." Kaye L. Peery, Administrator Springer Municipal Schools Springer, NM "School leaders are subjected to stress in all aspects of their work. Brock and Grady present a realistic approach to dealing with stress that can benefit every school leader." Ron Joekel, Executive Director Emeritus Phi Delta Kappa International Much has been written on teacher stress and how to cope with it . . . but now best-selling authors Barbara L. Brock and Marilyn L. Grady turn their expert attention to administrator burnout in this unique and powerful new "how-to" book. Avoiding Burnout presents real-world success stories from individual school administrators across the country. How do they handle stress and burnout? What can be learned from their individual challenges and solutions? Principals at all levels will learn a great deal about: The nature of stress Stress triggers and response mechanisms Capitalizing on work stress Effective time management and interpersonal skills Career renewal Caring for yourself . . . including a set of comprehensive resources that offer additional tools for self-assessment and taking action. A unique and useful new guide that offers school leaders at all levels an important opportunity for professional development and personal reflection.
