Full Description
An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire addresses common pitfalls and the knowledge necessary to succeed in this administrative position. Some of the topics in this how-to guide include the specific role of the assistant principal, legal issues in the school system, dealing with parents and guardians, methods to document all interactions, working with classroom teachers, and school discipline. This manual is reader-friendly, practical, and useful, as it provides the opportunity for the kind of dialogue that will shorten the administrative learning curve.
Contents
Chapter 1 Standards in Education Chapter 2 Understanding Your Role Chapter 3 Professional Growth Chapter 4 Learn to Document Conversations Chapter 5 Discipline Issues Chapter 6 Special Education Issues Chapter 7 Attendance Issues Chapter 8 Leaving the One-Room School House Chapter 9 Court Rulings and Their Impact on Administrative Decisions Chapter 10 Preparing for the Successful Parent Meeting Chapter 11 Strategies for Meeting with a Negative Parent Chapter 12 Working with Teachers and Classroom Management Chapter 13 Additional Scenarios and Discussion Topics
