What Every Principal Should Know About

Filled with best practice examples, resources, reflections, self-assessments, and implementation ideas, this guide shows school leaders how to improve their school management skills.

Dedication

vii

Acknowledgments

viii

About the Author

x

Questionnaire: Before We Get Started

xiii

1. Introduction

1

(14)

Case Study and Reflective Questions

8

(7)

2. Best Practices in Getting Organized

15

(17)

Eight Organizational Tips

20

(5)

Preparing the Schedule

25

(1)

Managing Time

26

(5)

Conclusion

31

(1)

3. Best Practices in Managing Facilities

32

(18)

Coordinating Safety and Security

37

(6)

Overseeing the Cafeteria

43

(3)

Working With the Custodian

46

(2)

Conducting a Facilities Evaluation

48

(1)

Conclusion

49

(1)

4. Best Practice in School Finance and Handling the Budget

50

(12)

Fiscal Fitness

54

(7)

Conclusion

61

(1)

5. Best Practices in Human Resources Management

62

(29)

Recruiting, Inducting, and Retaining Good Teachers

67

(4)

Evaluating Personnel and Programs

71

(6)

Working With the Union

77

(3)

Dealing With Conflict

80

(3)

Working With Your Assistant Principal

83

(2)

Attending to Legal Mandates

85

(3)

Promoting In-Classroom and Schoolwide Positive Student Behavior

88

(2)

Conclusion

90

(1)

6. Best Practices in Communicating Effectively

91

(22)

Develop Listening Skills

94

(2)

Communication Techniques

96

(2)

Avoid Barriers to Communication

98

(1)

Using Assertion Messages

98

(4)

Keil's Six Essential Questions for Communicating for Results

102

(4)

Simon and Newman's Five Suggestions for Enhancing Communication

106

(2)

Using E-mail

108

(2)

Running Effective Meetings

110

(1)

Conclusion

111

(2)

7. Best Practices in Personal Management

113

(13)

Dealing With Stress

114

(7)

Striving for Personal Renewal

121

(3)

Conclusion

124

(2)

Conclusion: Making Operational Leadership a Reality

126

(3)

Resource A. Realities of Operational Leadership: In-Basket Simulations

129

(7)

Resource B. Assessing Your Role in Operational Leadership

136

(15)

Resource C. An Annotated Bibliography of Best Resources

151

(6)

References

157

(3)

Index

160

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