by Barbara L. Brock (Author), Marilyn L. Grady (Author)

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. This volume provides a compendium of daily practices used by successful principals in various settings. Written by former administrators, this handy guide's strategies are based on interviews with successful leaders and 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