Wisdom Is the Principal Thing

Applying the principles of this book will first teach you how to apply the journalists' questions to any school situation. You will learn how to effectively address all situations with the or-ganizational thought process demonstrated. You will also possess specific steps that will guide you on implementing twenty-one categories of typical administra-tive duties.

This is a "how-to" book that will fit into a pocket and can be carried anywhere. Topics range in alphabetical order from how to prioritize and organize; how to prepare for audits, visits, and assemblies; how to coordinate curricu-lum and instruction, extended day programs, and opening and closing of school and how to effectively communicate with everyone. Other important areas include effective student discipline strategies as well as effective parent and staff member conferences. This tool will walk you through how to handle emer-gency situations and how to coordinate trainings, master scheduling, new teacher support, and staff appreciation. You will be taught how to keep your cool in a chapter entitled "Breathe," and elements of an observation form for teachers plus tips and templates of letters for a variety of purposes are included. This book can be used for training new school administra-tors, used for a textbook for coursework in school administration, and used for preparing candidates for administrative interviews and principal internships.