Description
This insightful resource examines how well new principals are prepared and supported, reviews numerous model programs, and offers innovative solutions to develop a mentoring or induction program.
Table of Contents
Dedication
Foreword by Roland S. Barth
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I. The Principalship: The Role, the People, and the Supports
1. Making the Case for Mentoring
2. Mentoring and Induction Program Components and Considerations
Part II. Models of Mentoring & Induction for New Principals
3. District and Regional Models
4. State Models
5. Professional Association Models
6. University Models
7. Collaborative Models
Part III. Now What?
8. Planning/Enhancing Your Program
Appendix A: Chart
Appendix B: Questions
Appendix C: Model Configuration Charts
Appendix D: Administrative Tasks on Which Beginning Principals...
Appendix E: Educational Leader Self Inventory
Appendix F: Expectations of Key Players
Appendix G: Retired Principal Mentor Profile
Appendix H: Mentor Talking Points and Time Line
Appendix I: Craft Wisdom
Appendix J: Caveats for Mentor Program Leaders
References
Index
