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Informationen zum Autor By Sean B. Yisrael Klappentext The 12 Laws of Urban School Leadership was written to give urban school principals strategies for successfully implementing change, and achieving systemic reforms. The book also gives aspiring and novice principals a window into the real issues that affect the prinicpalship, and the circumstances that can determine success or failure. Veteran principals can also learn how to better deal with some of the most challenging issues associated with students, parents, staff, and community members. This is an essential resource for any school leader working in an urban, or public school setting. Listen to Dr. Sean Yisrael on BlogTalkRadio Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface: You Want To Become A Principal In An Urban School District?Forward - by Dr. Carlos Blair, PrincipalIntroductionPart One: Setting A Solid FoundationLaw #1: Guard Your Most Sacred Assets·Mental and Physical Health·Core Philosophy and Beliefs·Effective Use of TimeLaw #2: Learn the Culture of the School and Community·Your Survival in the Position·The School and the CommunityLaw #3: Become a Supreme PragmatistLaw #4: Establish Your Authority as Principal·Be Serious·Increase Your VisibilityLaw #5: Be UnpredictableLaw #6: Create a Loyal Cabinet·Assistant Principals·Teachers/Other School Leaders·Community MembersPart Two: Moving ForwardLaw #7: Rally the Troops (Unify Your Staff)·Making Connections·Methods for Establishing Unity·Working With Teacher UnionsLaw #8: Conduct the Critical Conversations·The Right Motives·Turning Points, Documentation, and GrievancesLaw #9: Learn To Delegate (And Hold Them Accountable)Law #10: Don't Attempt To Change Too Much Too FastLaw #11: Determine What Good Instruction Looks Like·Create Interesting Professional Development Sessions·Model Good Instruction for Teachers·Effective EvaluationLaw #12: Create a Strategic Plan for Improving Student Behavior and Teacher Morale·Teacher Morale: Why Is It Low?·Student Disciple: A Huge Problem for Urban Schools·What Should Principals Do?...
