Lloyd M. Goldsmith – författare
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Align your school budget with your vision for student achievement
Since 2006, The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting has been a best-seller, supporting thousands of principals in navigating the complex process of school budgeting. This fourth edition hones in on the message that a school budget should be a reflection of the school’s vision for student growth, an open culture, and a positive school climate. This edition offers new information on how national and state reform and political practices affect school allocations and emphasizes the need for appropriate budget visioning, planning, analysis, and needs assessment. Covering the budgeting process, effective budgeting practices, accounting and auditing procedures, and building the school budget within a collaborative decision-making context, this comprehensive guide includes:
In-chapter vignettes and discussion questionsCase study applications and experiential exercisesA budget development projectNew discussion of technology's impact on budgetary practices, phishing scams, and fundraisingThe Principal's Guide to School Budgeting is an essential resource for practicing and aspiring school administrators who want to master their accounting and auditing procedures. By effectively managing the school budgeting process, principals can contribute to improved student achievement and strengthen connections with the school community.
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"An excellent tool for aspiring principals as well as those who find it uplifting to be reassured that they are doing the right thing."—Gerard Dery, PrincipalNessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton, MA
"This book serves as a valuable tool for districts seeking to enhance the skill level of their principals and would be ideal for professional development."—Carolyn Banks, Regional Director of Teacher EducationUniversity of La Verne
A comprehensive guide to building successful relationships with all school personnel!
Inspiring faculty and support staff to perform their best is a key factor in developing a school culture that helps students thrive. This resource provides principals with the policies, procedures, and techniques to lead and manage school personnel and create an effective work environment.
The authors provide real-world scenarios and practical strategies to help define the principal's leadership role and strengthen personnel management skills. The book also offers reflective exercises in each chapter to assist administrators in evaluating their own schools and practices. Based on ISLLC and ELCC standards for school leadership, this book covers:
Shaping school culture to promote shared ownership of the school's visionRecruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnelEffective communication and conflict resolutionHandling challenging situations such as supervising marginal employees and addressing grievancesThe Principal's Guide to Managing School Personnel is an indispensable reference for managing one of your school's most important resources: your staff.
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"This handbook synthesizes the best of educational research in an easily accessible format. Educators will find it an effective roadmap for leading their schools to organizational excellence, effective instruction, and optimum student achievement."—Brenda P. Dean, Assistant SuperintendentHamblen County Schools, Morristown, TN
"The author clearly makes the case for the principal to be THE instructional and curricular leader of his or her school site. Principals who embrace this CAN and WILL make the difference for students!"—Marianne L. Lescher, PrincipalKyrene Elementary School District, Tempe, AZ
Practical guidance for spearheading curriculum development and change
This comprehensive guide walks principals through the curriculum development and renewal process with encouragement, hitting the hard issues of doing more with less, integrating technology, overcoming resistance to change, and improving student outcomes. The authors incorporate the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards for principals as they relate to curriculum leadership. Highlights include step-by-step guidance for:
Developing a culture that is conducive to curriculum advancementWorking collaboratively with personnelIntegrating state and national standards into school curriculum Maximizing professional development opportunities Connecting curriculum to instructionThe Principal's Guide to Curriculum Leadership is ideal for practicing and aspiring public and private school administrators. Special features include discussion questions, case studies, activities, specialized curriculum models, resources, and references.
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Make the most of your time—and your leadership Is your school’s vision getting buried under paperwork? Are goals constantly pushed aside for small emergencies? If you spend more time picking up pieces than putting them together, this is your book. Written by seasoned school principals, this plan of action will get you back to the instructional leadership that made you want this job in the first place. As educational technology helps you maximize your efficiency, you’ll see improvement where it counts—in teaching, student achievement, morale, and resource management. This comprehensive guide features:
Easy-to-follow, single-topic chapters Standards–based scenarios and questions Time management self-assessments Easily adaptable experiential exercises Strategies for battling the “silent time thief”Tailor-made for overworked administrators just like you, you’ll become the leader you want to be—and promote a positive school culture where teachers and students thrive.
"The authors have lived the demanding schedule as school leaders. They provide real advice on how to keep the balance with the demands of school leadership and to give the gift of time to family and self." -Dr. Tricia Peña, Professor Northern Arizona University "This book should be a must read for every practicing or aspiring administrator. The authors take a fresh look at time management issues while maintaining a focus on principles of effective leadership and applications of emerging technology." -Chris Hubbuch, Principal Excelsior Springs Middle School, MO