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Book SynopsisThe first year of a new leader's tenure is a critical time period. If an administrator begins their position by taking certain actions while avoiding others, he or she will get off to a positive start. This positive start leads to momentum and an increased probability of success. In this book, an experienced school administrator provides practical, research-based, guidance for how to succeed during this critical first year as a new school administrator. It also includes research and practical application strategies for addressing the most important tasks to be accomplished during their first year in a new administrative position.
Trade ReviewStrong instructional leadership demands a combination of vision, commitment, academic knowledge, and common sense. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, Matthew Jennings helps the reader navigate the politics, pitfalls, and rewarding aspects of educational administration. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in becoming a more reflective and effective educational practitioner. -- Julie Lyons, math coach, Gloucester Public Schools, New Jersey
This is an extremely honest and practical book. Matthew Jennings has presented a way of thinking and acting that, if followed, can be of great assistance to all new administrators. He not only provides interesting scenarios, but strategies, exercises, and answers to real problems. -- Anthony Scannella, director, Foundation for Educational Administration; author of Changing Student Behavior; coauthor of Innovative Interventions for Today's Exceptional Children
I will be recommending this book to the aspiring administrators I teach. As a former superintendent, I found these insights from Jennings, a New Jersey-based superintendent, are ones I will share with my former colleagues. * School Administrator *
Table of ContentsChapter 2 Foreword Chapter 4 Introductions to School Leadership Succession Chapter 5 The Importance of Pre-Successions Events Chapter 6 Shaping Early Impressions Chapter 7 Building Positive Relationships Chapter 8 Political Savvy Chapter 9 Organizational Culture Chapter 10 Organizational Processes
