Your First Year As Principal: Everything You

Your First Year as a Principal: Everything You Need to Know That They Don't Teach You in School

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 11
Assessing the Situation	p. 15
A Principal's Priorities	p. 20
Previous Footsteps and Mentors	p. 25
Using Your Staff	p. 29
A Clear View	p. 31
The Gap Analysis	p. 33
Where to Go From Here	p. 38
A Contagious Vision	p. 39
Strong Suit, Weak Hand	p. 44
The Strategy, the Overview	p. 47
The Standards	p. 51
Honoring the System	p. 53
Law and Litigation	p. 61
The Risk Factor	p. 65
More pressure. More stress. More responsibilities.	p. 69
Politics in Education	p. 70
Responsibilities	p. 81
Communication	p. 82
Dealing With Your Teachers	p. 89
Teacher Conflict	p. 95
Dealing with the Parents	p. 103
Your Students	p. 115
Student Discipline	p. 121
Your Community and Public Relations	p. 129
Closing the Gap	p. 139
The Media	p. 140
How Important are You?	p. 149
Taking Care of You	p. 156
Know Your Limits	p. 161
End Result	p. 167
Measuring Success	p. 168
Leadership and Mentoring	p. 176
Future Outlook	p. 180
Young in Heart, Aged in Wisdom	p. 183
Decisions or Common Mistakes	p. 183
Excellent Leaders and Their Advice	p. 190
Experiences of Exceptional Leaders	p. 202
Learn From Knowledge	p. 267
Straight From the Veterans	p. 272
What Makes a Great Principal	p. 274
Beginning Stuff	p. 275
Bibliography	p. 279
Author Biography	p. 283
Index	p. 285
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Your First Year As Principal: Everything You Need to Know That They Do Not Teach You in School

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