The Principal as School Manager, 2nd ed

by William L. Sharp, James K. Walter

Overview

Designed to teach the principal to become efficient and effective in accomplishing noninstructional roles, this book offers advice on expectations and survival techniques to ensure the principal's longevity in the district. Like the previous edition, it provides a practical guide to practice and procedure in these vital areas. This second edition has updated the chapter on law dealing with pertinent issues such as: Internet usage, drug testing, off-campus searches. Other chapters include topics on: the role of the assistant principal, the importance of maintaining safe schools in a climate of violence, the relationship between the principal and the superintendent. Will be appropriate for graduate courses in the principalship, educational administration, educational leadership, and personnel administration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461663645
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	07/14/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

William L. Sharp is currently a professor of Educational Leadership at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. James K. Walter is currently a professor of Educational Administration at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 PREFACE
Chapter 2 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPALSHIP
Chapter 3 2 SCHOOL FINANCE FOR PRINCIPALS
Chapter 4 3 THE SCHOOL FACILITY
Chapter 5 4 PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chapter 6 5 THE PRINCIPAL AND RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 7 6 THE PERSONNEL ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL
Chapter 8 7 SCHOOL LAW FOR PRINCIPALS
Chapter 9 8 THE PRINCIPAL AND FOOD SERVICES
Chapter 10 9 STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Chapter 11 10 SCHOOL SAFETY
Chapter 12 11 THE PRINCIPAL AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 13 12 THE PRINCIPAL AS MASTER SCHEDULE MAKER
Chapter 14 13 THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Chapter 15 EPILOGUE
Chapter 16 APPENDIX A: You Can Improve Your School's Image without Spending Money
Chapter 17 APPENDIX B: Detention and School Rules
Chapter 18 APPENDIX C: Information Management Software
Chapter 19 INDEX
Chapter 20 ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Editorial Reviews

Sharp and Walter have used their knowledge of leadership and practical experiences to develop one of the very best books written for the principalship! The Principal as School Manager provides practical guidance for all responsibilities of the building leader, including current topics such as cyberbullying and walk-throughs. This is a must read for future school leaders!

Terry McDaniel

Once again, Sharp and Walter have created a must-read/user friendly/go-to book for principals. Their format of providing "The Principal's Casebook" offers real world scenarios that principals face. And they have included "Questions to Consider" as an added bonus. My only regret about this book is that it wasn't yet published back when I first became a principal. It would have saved me a lot of headaches.

Cissy Reynolds-Perez

The Principal as School Manager is a mandatory read in our Educational Administration Program. Students will reference the chapters regularly during their Master of Science experience. Our professors depend on the practical experiences and detail while lecturing and discussing modern school administration practices. The comprehensive perspective this book delivers is an essential part of our program. And the additions the authors have made are both welcome and necessary in keeping our students on the cutting edge of educational administration.

Raul R. Prezas Ed.D

As a former principal I find The Principal as School Manager to be very helpful with regard to many pertinent school management related issues. It is comprehensive, well written, and very informative—a wonderful handbook and ready reference for building administrators facing the many predictable and unpredictable events, problems, and questions that arise daily in a school building setting. The case studies alone prompt the type of thought and deliberation necessary for the decision-making in which a principal must engage daily. I encourage all principals to read and have a copy of this book close at hand.

Gary L. Storie

The Principal as School Manager is an excellent resource for school administrators at any level. Sharp and Walter clearly articulate valuable knowledge about the complex role of the principal and outline the components for managing this challenging role. The key to high performing and successful schools begins with the principal. This book provides outstanding insight about high profile critical issues such as special education, social media, and accountability. It is a "must have" guide for all administrators and leaders in education.

Bernadine Cervantes

...a valuable resource.

School Administrator

As a former principal I find The Principal as School Manager to be very helpful with regard to many pertinent school management related issues. It is comprehensive, well written, and very informative--a wonderful handbook and ready reference for building administrators facing the many predictable and unpredictable events, problems, and questions that arise daily in a school building setting. The case studies alone prompt the type of thought and deliberation necessary for the decision-making in which a principal must engage daily. I encourage all principals to read and have a copy of this book close at hand.--Gary L. Storie

Sharp and Walter have used their knowledge of leadership and practical experiences to develop one of the very best books written for the principalship! The Principal as School Manager provides practical guidance for all responsibilities of the building leader, including current topics such as cyberbullying and walk-throughs. This is a must read for future school leaders!--Terry McDaniel, assistant professor, Bayh College of Education, Indiana State University; former principal and superintendent

The Principal as School Manager is an excellent resource for school administrators at any level. Sharp and Walter clearly articulate valuable knowledge about the complex role of the principal and outline the components for managing this challenging role. The key to high performing and successful schools begins with the principal. This book provides outstanding insight about high profile critical issues such as special education, social media, and accountability. It is a "must have" guide for all administrators and leaders in education.--Bernadine Cervantes, assistant superintendent forschool leadership services, Corpus Christi Independent School District, Corpus Christi, Texas

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