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Book SynopsisMore Practical Advice for Principals is an overview of how to get started as a principal that provides practical strategies for dealing with common school problems. Albert Lee Snow deals with some areas not covered in his previous book, Practical Advice for Principals, such as dealing with special needs students and diversity. Snow also provides more strategies for working on problems covered in the first book, such as academic improvement and school safety. More Practical Advice for Principals is written by a principal for aspiring and practicing principals. It can also be used as a supplemental text in graduate level principal preparation courses or for staff development purposes.
Trade Review...outlines 12 steps for taking over a new school, addresses issues related to diversity in the classroom and working with special-needs students, and lists the standards required for school administrator certification in all the states. * Reference and Research Book News *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 1 HOW TO BECOME A PRINCIPAL Chapter 3 2 TWELVE STEPS FOR TAKING OVER A NEW SCHOOL Chapter 4 3 SPECIFIC SCHOOL PROBLEMS Chapter 5 4 DEALING WITH DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM Chapter 6 5 WORKING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS Chapter 7 6 DISCIPLINE AND SCHOOL SAFETY Chapter 8 7 BUDGET Chapter 9 8 IMPROVING TEST SCORES Chapter 10 APPENDIX Chapter 11 REFERENCES Chapter 12 INDEX Chapter 13 ABOUT THE AUTHOR
