The students at Mr. Clarkson's school think he's a superhero. Do you think they are right or is it just their imaginations? Based on mostly true and extraordinary stories... 'My Principal is a Superhero' is a fun and easy reader for ages 4-10. Published in large print, this book is also great for classroom read-alouds.

Book In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from one of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently. New features include: Meaning what you say Focusing on students first Putting yourself in their position DVD Bundle This bundle includes a DVD featuring Todd Whitaker speaking about what great teachers do differently. It runs for approximately two hours and is the perfect addition to teacher training events and professional development meetings/workshops. Filled with pearls of wisdom, humor, and practical strategies, the video will motivate your staff and inspire them to be the best they can, each and every day. The DVD comes with a free copy of What Great Teachers Do Differently as well as a Facilitator's Guide.

Based on 40 years of experience, author, Raymond Lemley, provokes thinking in this guide that addresses the ground level, mundane issues that confound principals daily. The book offers simple yet provocative answers to the befuddling things that require the principal's attention and demand the principal's mindful responses. It consists of 45 sections that present and explain a topic or theme. Readers will find an extensive profile of responses pointing to behaviors that will make him/her successful if put into practice and applied to the daily duties of the principalship. Bibliography included. Written specifically for principals about principals.

This book tells the story of teacher evaluation from the perspective of a high school principal, one who has been an active participant in the process. Teacher evaluation is a fraud and this book explains why and how it can be fixed. This book begins with a historical perspective, followed by a description of what is wrong with the currently applied process. It ends with suggestions for making the process workable and productive.

Make the most of your time—and your leadership Is your school’s vision getting buried under paperwork? If you spend more time picking up pieces than putting them together, this is your book. Written by seasoned school principals, this plan of action will get you back to the essence of your job: instructional leadership. By using educational technology to maximize efficiency, you’ll improve teaching, student achievement, resource management, and school culture. This comprehensive guide features: Easy-to-follow, single-topic chapters Standards–based scenarios and questions Time-management self-assessments Easily adaptable experiential exercises Strategies for battling the “silent time thief”

Take charge of your school today with What Successful Principals Do! In this friendly, energetic, and engaging book, Franzy Fleck draws on his experience as a principal to share dozens of practical strategies for running a successful school. Organized into manageable chapters, Fleck’s advice is both powerful and realistic. In this second edition, you’ll find 30 additional tips covering the most timely issues, as well as 13 bonus tips! You’ll learn how to: Effectively use social media Enhance relationships with students, parents, and staff Manage complex decision-making Develop HR and personnel leadership Deal with grief, trauma, and crisis