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The Survival Kit for the Elementary School Principal

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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

26.02.2010

Verlag

Sage Publications

Seitenzahl

408

Maße (L/B/H)

28/21.6/2.2 cm

Gewicht

1110 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-4129-7277-2

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

26.02.2010

Verlag

Sage Publications

Seitenzahl

408

Maße (L/B/H)

28/21.6/2.2 cm

Gewicht

1110 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-4129-7277-2

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Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: The Survival Kit for the Elementary School Principal
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  • About This Resource
    Acknowledgments
    About the Authors
    1. Your Role as Principal: "All Things to All People" or "Principle-Centered Leadership"
    The Nature of the Principalship
    Define Your Own Belief System
    Systems Thinking, the Learning Organization, and Strategic Planning
    Instructional Leadership
    The Importance of Diplomacy
    The Need for Positive Community Relations
    Learn From Experience
    Effective Time Management Practices
    Maintain Perspective
    2. How to Plan for the School Year: Setting Goals and Maintaining Focus
    The Context for School Goals
    The Power of Goals
    Goals Should Make a Difference
    Setting Goals: Broad-Based Involvement
    The Elements of Well-Designed School Goals: SMART Goals
    Keep the Ball in the Air
    Reporting on Goal Fulfillment
    3. Shared Decision Making: The Key to a More Effective School
    What Is Meant by Shared Decision-Making?
    What Are the Benefits of Shared Decision-Making?
    What Do Effective School Leadership Groups Do?
    What Steps Are Required to Establish a School Leadership Team?
    What Is the Relationship of the Leadership Team to the Larger School Community?
    What Are the Skills Required for Effective Team Meetings?
    The Role of the Principal in Shared Decision-Making
    How to Assess the Effectiveness of a School Leadership Team
    4. Improving Teacher Observation and Evaluation
    The Purposes of Supervision and Evaluation
    How to Establish a Positive Climate for Teacher Supervision
    How to Clarify the Criteria for Supervision and Evaluation
    Achieving a Balance Between Formal and Informal Observations
    Reviewing Professional Development Plans
    The Pre-Observation Conference
    How to Conduct Effective Teacher Observations
    The Post-Observation Conference: A Time for Sharing and Learning
    Other Means of Observation and Evaluation
    How to Make the Most of an Annual Evaluation Conference
    How to Make Effective Decisions About Rehiring Teachers
    How to Deal Effectively With the Marginal Teacher
    Evaluating the Supervisory Process
    5. The Principal¿s Role in Curriculum Development and Renewal
    What Is the Curriculum?
    The Content or "Course of Study"
    The Methods or Techniques to Be Used
    Establishing a Timeline for Examining the Curriculum
    A Process for Curriculum Renewal
    Preparing a Curriculum Document
    Curriculum Articulation
    Curriculum Supervision and Accommodating Teacher Choice and Flexibility
    6. Assessment in the Elementary School: Purposes and Practices
    The Purposes of Assessment
    A Few Useful Definitions
    Assessment Versus Testing
    Gaining Consensus on Learning Outcomes
    Aligning Assessment to Instruction
    Different Assessments for Different Needs
    Steps to Follow in Designing Assessments
    A Balanced Approach to Assessment
    7. Using the School Testing Program to Good Advantage
    The Purposes of Standardized Testing
    The Kinds of Standardized Tests Often Given in Elementary Schools
    Effective Ways to Approach the Testing Situation
    Administrative Responsibilities in the School Testing Program
    Helping Children Perform Their Best on Standardized Tests
    Effective Analysis and Use of Test Results
    Understanding the Limitations of Standardized Tests
    "Value-Added" Assessment
    Reporting the Results of Tests to Parents and Students
    8. Reporting Student Progress to Parents
    First Things First: Getting to Know Students
    When Should Student Progress Be Reported?
    Clarifying Reporting Practices With Teachers
    Helping Parents Understand the School¿s Reporting System
    Improving Progress Reports
    Reporting Progress in Special Subject Areas
    Tips and Techniques for Holding Effective Parent Conferences
    Student Self-Evaluation
    9. Administering Effective Programs for Students With Special Needs
    The Role of the Principal in Overseeing Special-Education Services
    Identifying Special Needs of Students
    Developing a Continuum of Services for Students
    Inclusion and Its Implications
    Creating a Pupil Support Team
    Prereferral Strategies and Response to Intervention
    Procedures to Follow in Section 504 Referrals
    Referral for Special-Education Services
    Dealing With the Outcomes of a Special-Education Evaluation
    Discipline Regulations and Special-Education Students
    Administering English-as-a Second-Language Programs
    Administering Gifted and Talented Educational Programs
    Staff Development Needs in Dealing With Unique Learners
    Assessing the Effectiveness of Programs to Meet Special Needs
    10. Student Discipline: Approaches, Alternatives, and Solutions
    Causes of Discipline Problems That Principals Are Likely to Encounter
    Approaches to Effective Discipline
    Elements of a Preventive Discipline Program
    Advice for Teachers About Classroom Discipline
    The Principal¿s Role in the School Discipline Program
    The Importance of Parent Communication
    Alternatives in a School Discipline Program
    11. Improving Your School¿s Professional Development Program
    The Need for Ongoing Professional Development
    How to Begin: Conducting a Staff Development Needs Assessment
    Staff Development and Behavioral Change
    The Principal¿s Role in Devising a Staff Development Program
    Implementing an Effective Staff Development Program
    The Faculty Meeting as a Forum for Professional Development
    Staff Development for School Service Personnel
    12. Promoting Effective Communication: Internal and External
    The Importance of Effective Communication
    Keeping the School Staff Informed
    Obtain Requested Information in an Organized Fashion
    Electronic Communication With the School Community
    Keeping the Parent Body and the Community Informed
    Face-to-Face Communications
    Tips on Preparing Presentations
    Establishing a Network of "Key Communicators"
    The Written Letter: A Lost Art
    13. Promoting Positive Parent and Community Relations
    Begin With Your Own School Community
    Developing a Unity of Purpose
    The Importance of Availability and Visibility
    Working With a Principal¿s Advisory Council
    Establishing Procedures for Handling of Parental Complaints
    The Importance of the Role of the School Secretary
    Dealing With the Media
    Becoming Skillful at Creating Positive Publicity for Your School
    14. Technology and the Elementary School Program
    Clarifying the Purposes of Technology in the School
    Planning for Effective Use of Technology in Schools
    Integrating Technology Into the General Curriculum
    Technology and Educational Reform
    Planning for Appropriate Staff Development for Using Technology
    Using Online Services
    Evaluating Content and Software Programs
    Ensuring the Proper Use, Maintenance, and Inventory of Equipment
    Evaluating the School Technology Program
    15. Effective Budget Preparation and Control
    Advance Planning: The First Step
    Preparing Budget Documents
    Budget Review and Approval
    Implementing and Controlling the Budget
    Securing Alternative Means of Funding in Your School
    16. Maintaining a Clean, Safe, and Secure School Environment
    Caring for the School Building
    Maximizing the Use of Building Space
    Working With the Custodial Staff
    Securing, Storing, and Maintaining an Inventory of Custodial Supplies
    Maintaining a Safe and Clean School Site
    Improving the Appearance of Indoor Spaces
    Long-Term Planning and Capital Projects
    Safeguarding School Equipment and Materials
    School Safety and Emergency Planning
    17. Developing and Implementing Effective Class Placement Policies
    Fair and Appropriate Organization of Classes
    Inviting Parent Input Into Class Placement: Benefits and Drawbacks
    Developing Class Lists
    Forming Incoming Kindergarten Classes
    Dealing With the Retention of Students in a Grade
    Announcing Class Placements to Parents
    Handling Parent Complaints About Class Placements
    Placing Students Who Enter During the School Year
    Reviewing and Evaluating Class Placement Practices
    18. Effective and Creative School Scheduling Practices
    Setting Goals for the School Schedule
    The Effect of the Schedule on the Climate of the School
    Defining Premises, Assumptions, and Contractual Considerations
    Models and Approaches for School Scheduling
    Getting Down to Business: Developing the Master Schedule
    The Trend Toward Year-Round Schooling
    19. Staffing and Hiring: Critical Decisions for Principals
    Projecting Staffing Needs
    Forming a Selection Committee
    Developing a Candidate Profile
    Recruiting Suitable Candidates
    Paper Screening
    Developing Interview Questions
    Developing an Interview Schedule
    Conducting Interviews
    Checking References
    Making a Hiring Recommendation
    Notifying Applicants of Their Status
    Announcing Hiring Decisions to the School Community
    Orienting New Staff Members
    Evaluating Hiring and Orientation Practices
    20. Fostering a School Culture: Traditions and Ceremonies
    Making Schools Great and Memorable With Traditions and Ceremonies
    Developing a School Culture
    Planning for Ceremonies and Maintaining Traditions
    Examples of School Traditions and Ceremonies
    Passing Down School Traditions From One Generation to the Next
    Index