{"product_id":"the-12-laws-of-urban-school-leadership-a-principals-guide-for-initiating-effective-change-9781610488259","title":"The 12 Laws of Urban School Leadership: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 12 Laws of Urban School Leadership was written to give urban school principals strategies for successfully implementing change, and achieving systemic reforms.  The book also gives aspiring and novice principals a window into the real issues that affect the principalship, and the circumstances that can determine success or failure.  Veteran principals can also learn how to better deal with some of the most challenging issues associated with students, parents, staff, and community members.  This is an essential resource for any school leader working in an urban, or public school setting.       \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface: You Want To Become A Principal In An Urban School District?   Forward – by Dr. Carlos Blair, Principal   Introduction   Part One: Setting A Solid Foundation  Law #1: Guard Your Most Sacred Assets ·Mental and Physical Health ·Core Philosophy and Beliefs ·Effective Use of Time  Law #2: Learn the Culture of the School and Community  ·Your Survival in the Position ·The School and the Community  Law #3: Become a Supreme Pragmatist  Law #4: Establish Your Authority as Principal  ·Be Serious ·Increase Your Visibility  Law #5: Be Unpredictable  Law #6: Create a Loyal Cabinet  ·Assistant Principals ·Teachers\/Other School Leaders ·Community Members  Part Two: Moving Forward  Law #7: Rally the Troops (Unify Your Staff)  ·Making Connections ·Methods for Establishing Unity ·Working With Teacher Unions  Law #8: Conduct the Critical Conversations  ·The Right Motives ·Turning Points, Documentation, and Grievances  Law #9: Learn To Delegate (And Hold Them Accountable)  Law #10: Don’t Attempt To Change Too Much Too Fast  Law #11: Determine What Good Instruction Looks Like  ·Create Interesting Professional Development Sessions ·Model Good Instruction for Teachers ·Effective Evaluation  Law #12: Create a Strategic Plan for Improving Student Behavior and Teacher Morale  ·Teacher Morale: Why Is It Low? ·Student Disciple: A Huge Problem for Urban Schools ·What Should Principals Do?","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041674068311,"sku":"9781610488259","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781610488259.jpg?v=1750951252","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-12-laws-of-urban-school-leadership-a-principals-guide-for-initiating-effective-change-9781610488259","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}