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Book SynopsisDesigned to teach the principal to efficiently and effectively accomplish noninstructional roles, the third edition of The Principal as School Manager offers advice on expectations and survival techniques to ensure the principal's longevity in the district. Like the previous editions, this book is an essential guide to practice and procedure. Its chapter on school legal issues will be especially useful for principals dealing with improper Internet usage, drug testing, and off-campus searches. Other chapters will explain the role of the assistant principal, the importance of maintaining safe schools in a climate of violence, and the relationship between the principal and the superintendent. This third edition contains new chapters and sections on managing the school curriculum, special education, classroom walk-throughs, creating a healthly school environment, and cyberbullying. Appropriate also for graduate courses on the principalship, educational administration, educational leadership, and personnel administration, The Principal as School Leader is the go-to guide for both novice and veteran school principals.
Trade Review...a valuable resource. * School Administrator *
As a former principal I find The Principal as School Manager to be very helpful with regard to many pertinent school management related issues. It is comprehensive, well written, and very informative — a wonderful handbook and ready reference for building administrators facing the many predictable and unpredictable events, problems, and questions that arise daily in a school building setting. The case studies alone prompt the type of thought and deliberation necessary for the decision-making in which a principal must engage daily. I encourage all principals to read and have a copy of this book close at hand. -- Gary L. Storie
Sharp and Walter have used their knowledge of leadership and practical experiences to develop one of the very best books written for the principalship! The Principal as School Manager provides practical guidance for all responsibilities of the building leader, including current topics such as cyberbullying and walk-throughs. This is a must read for future school leaders! -- Terry McDaniel, assistant professor, Bayh College of Education, Indiana State University; former principal and superintendent
The Principal as School Manager is an excellent resource for school administrators at any level. Sharp and Walter clearly articulate valuable knowledge about the complex role of the principal and outline the components for managing this challenging role. The key to high performing and successful schools begins with the principal. This book provides outstanding insight about high profile critical issues such as special education, social media, and accountability. It is a 'must have' guide for all administrators and leaders in education. -- Bernadine Cervantes, assistant superintendent forschool leadership services, Corpus Christi Independent School District, Corpus Christi, Texas
Once again, Sharp and Walter have created a must-read/user friendly/go-to book for principals. Their format of providing 'The Principal's Casebook' offers real world scenarios that principals face. And they have included 'Questions to Consider' as an added bonus. My only regret about this book is that it wasn't yet published back when I first became a principal. It would have saved me a lot of headaches. -- Cissy Reynolds-Perez, principal, W.B. Ray High School, International Baccalaureate World School, National AVID School, Corpus Christi, Texas
The Principal as School Manager is a mandatory read in our Educational Administration Program. Students will reference the chapters regularly during their Master of Science experience. Our professors depend on the practical experiences and detail while lecturing and discussing modern school administration practices. The comprehensive perspective this book delivers is an essential part of our program. And the additions the authors have made are both welcome and necessary in keeping our students on the cutting edge of educational administration. -- Raul R. Prezas Ed.D
Table of ContentsPreface 1 Introduction to the Principalship 2 School Finance for Principals 3 The School Facility 4 Public Relations 5 The Principal and Relationships 6 The Personnel Role of the Principal 7 School Law for Principals 8 The Principal and Food Service 9 Student Discipline 10 School Safety 11 The Principal and Pupil Transportation 12 The Principal as Master Schedule Maker 13 The Assistant Principal 14 Manager of the Curriculum 15 Special Education 16 Classroom Walk-Throughts 17 Creating Healthy School Environments Epilogue Appendix A: Improvements to a School’s Image without Spending Money Appendix B: Detention and School Rules Index About the Authors
