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
