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Principal Mentoring
A Safe, Simple, and Supportive Approach
Foreword by John C. Daresh
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Leadership & Management Development
Leadership & Management Development
January 2009 | 128 pages | Corwin
Develop a principal mentoring program that produces effective leaders and high administrator retention rates! This resource for school and district leaders presents a proven mentoring model for recruiting, supporting, and retaining effective principals. The author illustrates how to help new principals achieve success in areas such as improving curriculum and test scores, ensuring student safety, managing the budget, and enhancing school climate. The book provides reflections on principal recruitment and retention and also covers: Developing supportive mentoring relationships Assisting new administrators with professional growth and development Advising on district mandates, operational issues and exceeding standards Identifying practices that can have a negative impact
Foreword by John C. Daresh
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Advocating for the Beginning Principal
2. The Beginning of a Mentor Program
3. A Work in Process
4. Program Implementation
5. Simple Program Enhancements Make a Difference
6. Applying the Mentoring Concept to Small School Districts
7. The Accountability Factor
8. The Art of Mentoring the Beginning Principal
9. Finding Time to Become an Instructional Leader
10. Caution, Pitfalls Ahead!
11. Reflections
References
Index
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