Beginning the Principalship: A Practical Guide for New School Leaders

Principals are today’s newest superheroes, and every superhero needs a mentor. Daresh and Alexander offer encouragement in a practical hands-on guide to help principals navigate the challenges of leadership. Discover how to:

• Drive student learning as the primary mission of the school
• Deal with others’ expectations of you as principal
• Master the technical skills needed to run an efficient school
• Create and clarify a personal professional growth plan
• Work effectively with the greater community and parents
• Celebrate instructional and non-instructional staff in a positive school culture

Don’t just survive. Read this guide and thrive!