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The New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success
Grounded in recent research and successful practice, The New Principal's Fieldbook prepares new and aspiring principals for the unexpected twists and turns of school leadership. Capitalizing on their experiences and those of other educational leaders, authors Pam Robbins and Harvey Alvy offer practical information, research-based strategies, and provocative stories to help principals develop into visionary leaders skilled in promoting the success of students and teachers. Surprises, obstacles, and opportunities characterize the leadership path. Within the chapters, the authors use research and specific examples from recognized practitioners to create a road map for navigating the complex challenges of the principalship. Collectively, the book's themes mirror key content areas addressed by the ISLLC Standards for School Leaders as well as other topics essential for
* Creating a shared vision that places student learning at the heart of the school
* Transforming toxic cultures into positive cultures
Dealing with challenging experiences unique to new principals
* Promoting quality teaching and learning
* Creating professional learning communities
* Facilitating change within the school culture
* Building productive partnerships with central office staff, parents, and the greater community
* Designing management tasks as leadership tools
* Working with unions, budgets, the law, and the media
* Balancing personal and professional responsibilities
* Leading ethically and with emotional intelligence
Robbins and Alvy guide the reader through important concepts and practices, including instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, differentiated supervision, professional development, crisis intervention, and time management. At the end of each chapter, they invite readers to reflect on how to apply their new knowledge to real situations. Covering everything from everyday management tasks to the larger goal of student success, The New Principal's Fieldbook is an essential guide for new and aspiring principals.
* Creating a shared vision that places student learning at the heart of the school
* Transforming toxic cultures into positive cultures
Dealing with challenging experiences unique to new principals
* Promoting quality teaching and learning
* Creating professional learning communities
* Facilitating change within the school culture
* Building productive partnerships with central office staff, parents, and the greater community
* Designing management tasks as leadership tools
* Working with unions, budgets, the law, and the media
* Balancing personal and professional responsibilities
* Leading ethically and with emotional intelligence
Robbins and Alvy guide the reader through important concepts and practices, including instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, differentiated supervision, professional development, crisis intervention, and time management. At the end of each chapter, they invite readers to reflect on how to apply their new knowledge to real situations. Covering everything from everyday management tasks to the larger goal of student success, The New Principal's Fieldbook is an essential guide for new and aspiring principals.
- GenresEducationLeadership
305 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Pam Robbins
13 booksPamela M. Robbins is a consultant with school districts, state departments of education, educational service centers and corporations.
She earned a doctorate in educational administration from the University of California, Berkeleyand has served as a teacher, high school basketball coach, administrator, director of special projects and research, and director of training for the North Bay California Leadership Academy.
She has also lectured at several universities and is the author/co-author of several books.
She earned a doctorate in educational administration from the University of California, Berkeleyand has served as a teacher, high school basketball coach, administrator, director of special projects and research, and director of training for the North Bay California Leadership Academy.
She has also lectured at several universities and is the author/co-author of several books.
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June 3, 2016
A little outdated, but good practical advice and how-to guide for new principals. Liked the activities, checklists, and reflection questions Will be using this text for the "fieldwork" portion of USC's School Leadership Academy (Preliminary Administrative Credential) as well as will be sprinkling the readings across the courses. Wish there was a little more on practical advice for budget, legal issues, and facilities - that is so often overlooked in new principal programs/courses/texts.
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