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"Gives all principals the tools to be as productive as your talents will allow you to be. . . You should be able to maintain a healthier lifestyle, stay out of your doctor's office, and be your most effective self." Donald Schumacher, M.D. Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, Charlotte, NC "I recommend The Frazzled Principal's Wellness Plan to any principal, school leader, or district leader who wants to improve performance by learning to balance priorities, manage time and stress, gain vital skills, and create a healthy lifestyle." Jim R. Watson, Superintendent Lincoln County Public Schools, NC Manage your stress and priorities so you can be the productive, creative principal you were meant to be! This wellness guide for today's busy principals, school leaders, supervisors, and administrators has been custom crafted by the authors of The Frazzled Teacher's Wellness Plan to address the stresses of managing workplace environments, juggling time and competing priorities, learning to delegate, balancing personal and professional agendas, and creating win-win situations. Special features of this stress reducer and life enhancer include: Checklists for identifying and managing personal and professional stressors Illustrated guides to desktop yoga and other physical activities Strategies for immediate and long-term stress reduction Case examples, literature reviews, references, cartoons, sidebars, and more The Frazzled Principal's Wellness Plan offers you essential stress management research, tools, techniques, skills, and tips to help you understand your stress responses, predict your most vulnerable moments, and reclaim your time. Restructure your personal and professional priorities for a healthier lifestyle!

With detailed examples of best practices from middle schools across the country, this book features research-based strategies and suggestions for transition programs. It covers the roles of school principals, counselors, classroom teachers, and the central office.

Authoritative and practical, this book is co-authored by Neil Shipman, former ISLLC Director. It provides knowledge and tools to help principals-in-training and practitioners apply the ISLLC and ELCC standards in their schools. Each chapter contains a research-based discussion and practical applications of the standard, along with suggested activities, assignments, and case studies.

This book shows administrators and teachers what they can do to make their students' ninth grade experience a successful one. Practical and research-based, this book showcases strategies to help you reduce your dropout rate, enhance student achievement, and provide a safe environment for your ninth grade students.In addition to describing exemplary transition programs in schools throughout the United States and providing practical guidelines to help you develop a transition plan at your own site, this book provides concrete examples of outstanding orientation programs, anti-bullying programs and practices, activities and games to aid students' transition into ninth grade, and so much more!

"Makes a distinct contribution to the field with the timeliness of the subject matter, the severity and demands of the issue addressed, and the need for more resources addressing this subject."—Stephanie Slowik, School Counselor, West Lake Elementary School, Apex, NC "Demonstrates the challenges that principals face today."—James Gostomski, Physical Education Teacher, Verde Elementary School, Boca Raton, FL Create and implement school policies that support wellness and fitness for our children′s health and success!This clear, authoritative overview by an educator and a physician helps principals navigate their way through the many contradictory recommendations confronting them. The authors provide a targeted discussion of the "do′s," "don′ts," and "can′ts" that school leaders need to know when creating and implementing new school policies for wellness, nutrition, fitness, and health. Student surveys and annotated guides to the best research accompany core chapters on:Dealing with childhood obesity in schools and societyFacilitating the principal′s role as an agent of change Understanding the barriers that interfere with changeDeveloping school action plans for wellness, fitness, and stress reductionPrincipals will find Overcoming Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence a timely resource for understanding and evaluating the challenges inherent in dealing with this growing health issue in schools and society.

"A wonderful guide for school leaders as they create a contemporary schedule for middle and high school students to take advantage of a variety of curricular offerings. This second addition is comprehensive, with numerous subject-centered examples and detailed specifics for those desiring to move to more advanced designs. It is no wonder why Queen is often referred to as the father of the new block schedule."—Henry Peel, Wachovia Distinguished ProfessorEast Carolina UniversityA comprehensive, step-by-step handbook on making the most of block scheduling! Block scheduling is one of the most popular ways of restructuring the school day, and schools engaged in some form of alternative scheduling have seen significant benefits. This ready-to-use guidebook provides educators with the tools they need to design a successful block scheduling program that results in better student-teacher rapport, more in-depth learning, improved discipline, higher morale, and better grades. Revised to include updated resources and a brand-new overview on block scheduling, this second edition provides:Insightful discussions of elementary, middle, and high schools on the block, including an in-depth case study of an ideal elementary curriculumThree specific block schedule models, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and ways to find the best fitClassroom management and student-centered instructional strategies for the blockGuidance on curriculum alignment, instructional evaluation, and assessment methodsForms and sample lessons to get programs up and runningFor educators designing a new scheduling program or needing support for an existing one, The Block Scheduling Handbook is the ideal resource.

"A wonderful guide for school leaders as they create a contemporary schedule for middle and high school students to take advantage of a variety of curricular offerings. This second addition is comprehensive, with numerous subject-centered examples and detailed specifics for those desiring to move to more advanced designs. It is no wonder why Queen is often referred to as the father of the new block schedule."—Henry Peel, Wachovia Distinguished ProfessorEast Carolina UniversityA comprehensive, step-by-step handbook on making the most of block scheduling! Block scheduling is one of the most popular ways of restructuring the school day, and schools engaged in some form of alternative scheduling have seen significant benefits. This ready-to-use guidebook provides educators with the tools they need to design a successful block scheduling program that results in better student-teacher rapport, more in-depth learning, improved discipline, higher morale, and better grades. Revised to include updated resources and a brand-new overview on block scheduling, this second edition provides:Insightful discussions of elementary, middle, and high schools on the block, including an in-depth case study of an ideal elementary curriculumThree specific block schedule models, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and ways to find the best fitClassroom management and student-centered instructional strategies for the blockGuidance on curriculum alignment, instructional evaluation, and assessment methodsForms and sample lessons to get programs up and runningFor educators designing a new scheduling program or needing support for an existing one, The Block Scheduling Handbook is the ideal resource.

"The Responsible Classroom Management Plan (RCMPlan™) truly lets teachers teach and the principal serve as the instructional leader. RCM is a brilliant concept that has cut office referrals by as much as 80% and dropout rates by 50%. The book provides principals and teachers with implementation steps for introducing the entire faculty or even the district to this wonderful program that takes students from a mindset of entitlement into a real-life world of being responsible for their own actions from day one."—Chris Lineberry, PrincipalHarmon Elementary School, San Tan Valley, AZ

Reduce office referrals, decrease suspensions, and increase responsible student behavior!

Written for principals and teachers, this nationally tested discipline plan for Grades K–5 emphasizes a team approach to managing student behavior. The authors' Responsible Classroom Management Plan (RCMPlan™) demonstrates how a behavior support system can promote good citizenship and appropriate social conduct. This all-inclusive resource offers:

A research-based model that shows teachers how to reinforce responsible behavior in a warm inviting classroom environmentGuidelines for developing flexible behavior standards and effective consequences in place of rigid rulesAn end-of-book toolbox with numerous tools, samples, and field-tested consequences for introducing, implementing, and monitoring Responsible Classroom Management schoolwide

"The RCM plan works because it is straightforward and easy for staff, students, and parents to understand and, most important, to buy into. Staff members appreciate the research and the paradigm of modeling responsibility. Students identify with the emphasis on responsibility and the use of logical consequences. The RCM plan has been a major part of positively changing the overall culture in our school."—Ronald S. Dixon, PrincipalJohn Taylor Williams Middle School, Charlotte, NC

A schoolwide plan for decreasing discipline problems and empowering adolescents to act responsibly!

Proven to reduce office referrals, suspensions, and dropout rates, the Responsible Classroom Management Plan (RCMPlan™) is a nationally field-tested, team-based approach to schoolwide behavior management and discipline. Written for teachers and administrators in Grades 6–12, this detailed resource:

Addresses the nuts and bolts of classroom managementExplains the essential skills teachers need to reinforce responsible behavior and model appropriate social conductProvides tested consequences that promote internal behavior control in secondary school studentsIncludes administrator resources and tools for introducing, implementing, and monitoring Responsible Classroom Management in a school or district

Emphasizing the importance of teamwork between administrators and teachers in maintaining schoolwide behavior standards and expectations, this book introduces the RCMPlan™ system and provides the tools you need for successful implementation.

Boost teacher retention and help banish classroom burnout with this expert guide!

This handy wellness guide helps busy teachers optimize their classroom effectiveness and breeze through stressful times. Custom crafted by an educator and a nurse who understand the stresses teachers face, this updated second edition offers a five-step program to help weary educators:

Master the science of stress management Restructure professional and personal priorities Use technology for effective time management Understand and eliminate procrastination and perfectionism Use nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle Easily fit health-promoting exercises and yoga routines into their hectic schedules

New research includes expert tools, tips, and examples for managing high-stakes CCSS, 21st Century Learning initiatives, and new technology requirements. Use this all-in-one guide to help teachers maintain high energy, boost morale, and increase productivity!

 

“Dr. Queen is a visionary in the field of education and his work is a living example of his commitment to children and educators. For this educator, there is no more valuable tool to improve student outcomes than to give those who are in control of it—the educators in the building every day—the tools that they need in order to perform at a higher level and live longer, more productive lives.” —Chris Lineberry, Principal Stanfield Elementary School, Arizona

Authoritative and practical, this book is co-authored by Neil Shipman, former ISLLC Director. It provides kknowledge and tools to help principals-in-training and practitioners apply the ISLLC and ELCC standards in their schools. Each chapter contains a research-based discussion and practical applications of the standard, along with suggested activities, assignments, and case studies.

This book shows administrators and teachers what they can do to make their students' ninth grade experience a successful one. Practical and research-based, this book showcases strategies to help you reduce your dropout rate, enhance student achievement, and provide a safe environment for your ninth grade students.In addition to describing exemplary transition programs in schools throughout the United States and providing practical guidelines to help you develop a transition plan at your own site, this book provides concrete examples of outstanding orientation programs, anti-bullying programs and practices, activities and games to aid students’ transition into ninth grade, and so much more!