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The Principal′s Companion: Strategies to Lead Schools for Student and Teacher Success
Contributor(s): Robbins, Pamela M. (Editor), Alvy, Harvey B. (Editor)
ISBN: 1452287597     ISBN-13: 9781452287591
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $44.60  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Leadership
- Education | Administration - General
- Education | Decision Making & Problem Solving
Dewey: 371.2
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 8.5" W x 11" (2.45 lbs) 408 pages
 
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The classic personal guide for principals, updated to address today's challenges

Of all the elements needed for a successful school, a competent, responsive and visionary principal may be the most important. And for over a decade, principals of all experience levels have turned to The Principal's Companion for ideas, techniques and reflective opportunities that help them do their jobs better. The thoroughly updated fourth edition covers big-picture strategies and day-to-day tactics such as:

  • The principal's many roles
  • Critical skills for effective leadership
  • Honoring the school's mission
  • Working together to build a learning community
  • Starting effectively and staying the course

Contributor Bio(s): Robbins, Pamela M.: - Pam Robbins earned her doctorate in educational administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Currently, she consults with school systems, professional organizations, State Departments of Education, leadership academies, and corporations throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Europe, Asia, and South America. Her presentation topics include professional learning communities, effective teaching, how the brain learns, emotional intelligence, leadership, teaching in the block schedule, peer coaching, school culture, and presentation skills. Pam has served as a teacher, high school basketball coach, administrator, director of special projects and research, and director of training for the North Bay California Leadership Academy. She has lectured at several universities, authored and co-authored books, and developed training materials for several principals' academies.