The purpose of this study was to investigate and assess elementary, middle high, and high school teachers' perception of their principal's leadership ability. A survey was used to gather information from certified teachers of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana. the data collected from the questions used in the survey were analyzed to determine if there was statistical significant difference between the teacher perceptions of an effective principal in the elementary, middle high, and high schools. the four variables tested were skills of principal interests: problem solving and decision-making, leadership, staff development and motivation. the researcher hypothesized that there would be no significant differences in the perception of a principal's leadership at these schools. A descriptive quantitative research methodology was used to assess this study. Data were analyzed using MANOVA Test. For each variable there were significant differences in the teachers perceptions between the groups. There were no significant differences between the middle and high school teachers.

This book is a manual on how to become a streetwise and savvy principal. These leaders do things very differently from other principals and what they do that distinguishes them is not found in studies on effective principals. There are two reasons for this: 1.) researchers aren’t asking the right questions and 2.) even if researchers were asking the right questions, principals would be reluctant to reveal their responses because of the controversial nature. This book provides specific and candid suggestions and ideas for becoming a standout leader. It recommends actions and strategies to positively influence others behavior. It also suggests tactics and actions to avoid. Because, in reality, if principals are successful: students, teachers, schools and superintendents will benefit. And if this is the case; it naturally follows that school boards, parents and communities will be proud and pleased with what is happening in their schools. Everyone wins when the principal is successful.

As in Improving Your Leadership Intelligence A Field Book for K-12 Leaders, Maulding Green and Leonard have in, Improving Your Leadership Intelligence: Volume 2Scenarios in K-12Leadership, provided the reader with an ongoing series of situational judgement test (SJT) scenarios, used ina process that assists both novice and experienced leaders to grow their Leadership Intelligence. The main change in the content in this second edition is that all of the scenarios are based on the experiences of practicing and/or recently retired K-12 educational leaders. As in the volume 1, supporting readings are provided from recent literature to further develop the Leadership Intelligence imperatives of credibility, competence, ability to inspire, vision, and emotional intelligence. The book is based on the foundational books setting forth Leadership Intelligence theory: Leadership Intelligence: Navigating to Your True North and Leadership Intelligence: Navigating with Confidence and Humility (forth coming in the fall of 2019).

Principals navigate the dynamic complexities and subtleties of their schools every day. They promote, facilitate, and lead efforts to achieve both tangible and intangible results throughout the school community. They fulfill a role that includes counseling, budgeting, inspiring, teaching, learning, disciplining, evaluating, celebrating, consoling, and a million other critical functions. As the principalship has evolved and grown, so have the expectations of it. With that in mind, ASCD developed the Principal Leadership Development Framework (PLDF). The PLDF establishes a clear and concise definition of leadership and includes clear targets that support the ongoing growth and development of leaders. Using the Framework, principals will learn to capitalize on their leadership roles: * Principal as Visionary * Principal as Instructional Leader * Principal as Engager * Principal as Learner and Collaborator The PLDF also offers 17 criteria of effective practice that allow leaders to focus on behaviors that have the greatest direct effect on the culture and status of learning and teaching. Coupled with the PLDF are tools for self-reflection that help principals identify and strengthen their reflective habits. Whether you want to develop your own capacities or support the development of a group of principals, assistant principals, or aspiring principals, The Principal Influence can help channel your efforts in ways that promote successful teaching and student learning.

With case studies on such topics as implementing a technology program and modifying a schedule, this book shows why principals must play a leadership role.

In this book, McLaughlin examines the eight strategies expert principals utilize to lead equitable, high achieving schools. Each chapter will include strategies, case studies, reflective questions and a chapter summary.

Fully step into your power as a school principal. By delving deep into five essential leadership actions and five essential leadership skills, you will learn how to grow in your role and accomplish incredible outcomes for your students and staff. Author Rhonda J. Roos provides clear direction for establishing a vision, reframing conflict, leaning into the positive, and much more. Study the five essential actions and five essential skills all leaders must adopt to develop successful, high-achieving schools. Discover how to create a collective vision and learn next steps to move progress forward. Observe strategies to maintain a positive outlook as you hone your leadership skills. Review the most effective ways to manage time, organize meetings, and address other common concerns shared by principals at every level. Receive reflection questions, next steps, and reproducible templates to deepen understanding of effective leadership. Contents: Introduction Part 1: Essential Leadership Actions Chapter 1: Establish a Vision Focused on Learning Chapter 2: Clarify the Essential Work Chapter 3: Create Teams to Move the Work Forward Chapter 4: Take Action (Instead of Being Busy) Chapter 5: Lead Effective Meetings Part 2: Essential Leadership Skills Chapter 6: Build Relationships Chapter 7: Reframe Conflict Chapter 8: Hold People Accountable Chapter 9: Lean Into the Positive Chapter 10: Turn Inward Closing References and Resources Index