The Elementary School Principal′s Calendar: A Month-By-Month Planner for the School Year

By Robert Ricken

Book Overview

Get organized, plan effectively, and keep your school running smoothly

Developed for both aspiring and experienced elementary school principals, this unique resource-updated from the top-selling first edition-lays out everyday challenges and administrative necessities to help you plan strategically for the academic year. This month-by-month planning tool, designed by veteran administrators, helps you get off on the right foot in July to set your course for a successful school year. Its emphasis is to help principals develop the skills to foresee future calendar events, and to put into operation specific plans to maintain a calm learning environment.

Chapters cover key tasks for each month, beginning in July, and contain:

Overview of tasks Communications-letters, memos, correspondence, media relations, including sample documents Planning-workshops, orientations, field trips, fundraising activities Personnel-assignments, schedules, rosters, tenure recommendations Checklists to monitor progress with an assortment of tasks Resources to proactively plan and execute effective and decisive leadership

The Elementary School Principal′s Calendar offers a handy checklist for each month and the flexibility for modification, helping busy administrators avoid reinventing the wheel each year. It′s an essential handbook for every principal faced with the complex challenge of managing all aspects of school administration

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412936772
• ISBN13: 9781412936774
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.9"