Introduction
Part I. Organization and Management
1. The Role of the Principal
Duties and Responsibilities: An Overview
Additional Roles and Skills: A Quick Overview
Your Personal Vision of Your Role as Principal
The Role of the Principal as Defined
2. Legal Framework
Hierarchical Legislative Framework: An Overview
3. Negligence and Liability
First Steps to Reduce Risk
Negligence: An Overview of the Concepts and Issues
Duty to Provide Adequate Supervision of Pupils
4. Management Skills
Managerial Excellence and School Leadership: An Overview
Visibility: Management by Walking Around
5. Communication
Communication Tips and Checklists
School Communication Plan
6. Public and Media Relations
Building a Public Relations Program for Your School
Tips for Writing a News Release
Tips for Giving Media Interviews
7. Managing Conflict and Difficult People
Conflict Resolution: An Overview
Dealing With Difficult People and Complaints
Relationships With Parents
8. Effective Meetings
9. Records and Information Management
Confidentiality and Disclosure
Legislation Regarding Records and Information Management
10. Budget and Resource Management
School Budget: An Overview
Local Financial Responsibility (Protecting Yourself)
Board-Wide Impact (Protecting the District School Board)
Tips Regarding Budget and Resource Management
11. Technology
Technology and School Administration
Technology and the Curriculum
Building Your School Technology Plan
12. School Advisory Groups
Preparing to Work With Your School Advisory Group
Working With Your School Advisory Group
School Advisory Groups and the Role of the Principal
Effective School Advisory Groups
13. School Organization and Scheduling
Implementation Challenges
Models for School Organization and Scheduling
Part II. Teaching and Learning
14. School Programs
Curriculum Implementation
Student Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
15. Special Education and English As a Second Language
Special Education: Getting Started
Roles and Responsibilities of the Principal
ESL and ESOL: Getting Started
16. Data Driven School Improvement
Effective School Improvement Planning
17. Staff Supervision and Performance Appraisal
Supervision of Vice-Principals
State Standards for Teacher Performance Appraisal
Teacher Supervision and Performance Appraisal
18. Teaching Staff: Selection and Development
Teaching Staff Selection: Getting Started
Teaching Staff Development: Getting Started
Working With Beginning Teachers
19. Professional Relations
Working With the Unions in Your School
Collective Agreements and Grievances
20. Celebrating Success
Creating an Environment for Success
Part III. Behavior and Discipline
21. Student Behavior and Discipline in the School
District Policies and Procedures: An Overview
Access to School Premises
22. Student Behavior and Outside Agencies
Part IV. Health and Safety
23. Protecting Our Students
Issues Concerning At-Risk Children and Youth
24. Occupational Health and Safety
Conducting a School Safety Inspection
Developing Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
25. Emergency Preparedness
26. Student Medical Needs
Responding to Specific Situations
A Comprehensive School Health Program
Part V. Looking After Yourself
27. Professional Learning and Personal Well-Being
An Overview: Professional Learning
28. Support for School Leaders
What to Do When You Need Help
When to Call Your Professional Association for Assistance
Appendices and Resources
Appendix B. Principals' Routines
Appendix C. Regular Monthly Activities for Principals
Appendix D. Getting the School Year Started: Checklists for July, August and September
Appendix E. Professional Conferences: A List of Web Sites
Appendix F. Words of Wisdom: Advice From Beginning Principals
Appendix G. School Activities and Field Trips
Resources
References
Index