An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire: How to Prepare for and Survive the Position

by Chad Mason

Overview

An Assistant Principal's Guide. .. Into the Fire addresses common pitfalls and the knowledge necessary to succeed in this administrative position. Some of the topics in this how-to guide include the specific role of the assistant principal, legal issues in the school system, dealing with parents and guardians, methods to document all interactions, working with classroom teachers, and school discipline. This manual is reader-friendly, practical, and useful, as it provides the opportunity for the kind of dialogue that will shorten the administrative learning curve.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578866724
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	09/17/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.47(w) x 8.44(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

Chad Mason has been in education for nearly fifteen years. He has served as a high school business teacher, a varsity girls' basketball coach, academic team advisor, and high school assistant principal and principal.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Standards in Education
Chapter 2 Understanding Your Role
Chapter 3 Professional Growth
Chapter 4 Learn to Document Conversations
Chapter 5 Discipline Issues
Chapter 6 Special Education Issues
Chapter 7 Attendance Issues
Chapter 8 Leaving the One-Room School House
Chapter 9 Court Rulings and Their Impact on Administrative Decisions
Chapter 10 Preparing for the Successful Parent Meeting
Chapter 11 Strategies for Meeting with a Negative Parent
Chapter 12 Working with Teachers and Classroom Management
Chapter 13 Additional Scenarios and Discussion Topics

Editorial Reviews

[This book] provides an easy-to-follow template for meaningful discussions.... While Chad Mason offers suggestions along the way, the most worthwhile thrust of the book is in its open-endedness ... that will help generate real-life discussions while building confidence in the young administrator.

Mark Eatherton

An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire... is very informative and...many new administrators will find the publication valuable.

Debbie Finkes