Elementary Principal's Complete Handbook: Practical Techniques & Materials for In-Service Administrators

Chernow, Fred B.; Chernow, Carol

ISBN 10: 0132534029 / ISBN 13: 9780132534024

Published by Prentice Hall Direct

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• Title: Elementary Principal's Complete Handbook: Practical Techniques & Materials for In-Service Administrators
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Direct
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132534029
• ISBN 13: 9780132534024
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Juggling the needs of pupils, parents, and staff has never been easy...and today's elementary school principal faces more challenges than ever before.
Now there's a comprehensive problem-solver that helps you meet--and overcome--any obstacle you encounter. The Elementary Principal's Complete Handbook is packed with hundreds of proven solutions, classroom-tested guidelines, and sure-fire strategies that can be put to use in any size school, in any community.
For example, you'll find straight forward help that will make it easy for you to:
Develop Academic Goals: Practical guidelines for improving student performance...and building multicultural awareness in the school curriculum.
Improve Discipline: Proven techniques for helping teachers assert themselves in the classroom...preventing discipline problems before they occur...and enlisting parent support.
Reach Out to Traumatized Children: School-tested programs for preventing substance abuse...building self-esteem...and helping children of divorce, along with a special emphasis on reaching "at risk" families.
Get the Most Out of the School Budget: Sound advice on lobbying for your school's share of the district budget...taking advantage of school-business partnerships...and using fundraisers wisely.
Motivate Teachers: Real-life techniques for revitalizing senior teachers...developing the leadership potential of your staff...and improving attendance and morale.
Work With the Power Structure: Proven-effective strategies for winning your superintendent's support...gaining support from elected officials...and working effectively with the central office staff.
Also included are dozens of reproducible forms, sample letters, and checklists--as well as actual case histories of these powerful techniques in action.
With the Handbook at your fingertips, its just become easier to handle all types of student problems, build mutual respect, and manage a well-run, highly productive educational program.