School Administrator's Factomatic - Softcover

Shockley, Robert J.; Tocha, Robert; Tracy, Francis G.

9780137933990: School Administrator's Factomatic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137933991 ISBN 13: 9780137933990

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 1992

Here is a wealth of practical techniques and materials for dealing successfully with the many kinds of "people problems" school administrators encounter in the day to day management and supervision of schools. Included are ready-to-use suggestions for handling a wide range of specific problem situations, from untruthful employees to excessive discipline, sexual harassment, and more.

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This unique resource gives administrators at all levels a wealth of practical techniques and materials for dealing successfully with the many kinds of "people problems" they encounter in the day-to-day management and supervision of schools.

Included are ready-to-use suggestions for handling a wide range of specific problem situations, from the untruthful employee to use of excessive discipline, from a case of sexual harassment to misappropriation of funds. Many represent actual solutions proven by other administrators across the nation.

For easy use, the Factomatic is printed in a spiral format that folds and organized into seven distinct sections focusing on:

The Role of the Principal [Part 3], the school's educational leader, whose responsibility includes the prevention of — or the solution to — all problems that get in the way of achieving excellence.
How to Deal with Problem Situation [Part 4], including the various situations that can arise in any school — and how you can "solve" them.
Supervisory Techniques [Part 4], with emphasis on the part of supervision that HELPS teachers improve the different aspects of their job performance.
Uniond [Part 5], including effective techniques for dealing successfully with a local education association or several unions.
The Role of the Superintendent [Part 1], a role model for the school community who can work in either a positive or negative direction in preventing or solving "people problems."
Central and Area Office Staff [Part 2], whose support can go a long way toward building morale and defusing problems.
Dealing with Classified Employees [Part 6], who provide the many supplementary services necessary for the smooth operation of schools.

Just a few of the timely topics or problems covered which are of vital importance to today's administrators are: what to do when you are faced with cutting the budget during the school year ... development of a Code of Student Conduct ... dealing with alcohol/drug abuse ... and use of a faculty-committee approach to school management.

You'll find an Appendix at the end packed with sample forms, speeches, letters, policies, resolutions, and observation guide for principals, vice principals and supervisor, and more. The sample speeches are "worth the price of the book alone"!

About the Author:

Dr. Robert J. Shockley received his undergraduate degree from Frostburg (Maryland) State Teachers College and his M.A. and Ed.D. degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Robert J. Tocha currently serves as Project Facilitator in the Division of Supporting Services of the Prince George's County Public Schools in suburban Maryland

Francis G. Tracy is Associate Superintendent of Schools for Supporting Services for the Prince George's County, Maryland, Public Schools.

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