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Cast of Characters | |
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Former First-Year Principals | |
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Veteran Principals and Exceptional Leaders | |
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Forward | |
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Introduction | |
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Case Study: Preliminary Advice for First-Year Principals | |
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Assessing the Situation | |
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Case Study: How Former First-Year Principals Assessed Their New Institutions and Chose Curricula | |
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A Principal's Priorities | |
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Case Study: Their Top Priorities as Principals | |
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Case Study: Common Mistakes to Avoid | |
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Following in the Previous Principal's Footsteps | |
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Case Study: The Importance of Mentors | |
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Using Your Staff | |
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A Clear View | |
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Case Study: Things They Wish They Had Known Before Starting the Principalship | |
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The Gap Analysis | |
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Case Study: Determining the Best Resources for Your Teachers | |
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Where to Go From Here | |
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A Contagious Vision | |
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Hiring and Firing Teachers | |
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Case Study: Advice on Hiring Teachers | |
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Your Strategy | |
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Case Study: First-Year Principals on What They Hope to Achieve at Their New Institutions | |
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The Standards | |
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Honoring the System | |
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Case Study: How Well Does College Prepare You for the Job? | |
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Politics in Education | |
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No Child Left Behind | |
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In the News: President Obama's Vision for Education | |
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Case Study: Thoughts on Laws and Litigation in Education | |
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Inclusion | |
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The Watchful Eyes Upon You | |
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Case Study: Advice on Dealing with The Watchful Eyes | |
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In the News: Race to the Top | |
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In the News: Budget Cuts | |
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Communication | |
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Developing the Lines of Communication | |
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In the News: Education Technology | |
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Case Study: The Importance of Mutual Respect | |
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Your Community and Public Relations | |
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The Media | |
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Case Study: Dealing with the Media | |
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Your Teachers | |
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Your Relationship with Teachers | |
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Case Study: How to Best Lead Your Teachers | |
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Teacher Conflict | |
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Case Study: The Firing Process | |
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Case Study: Dealing with Conflict | |
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Your Students | |
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Your Relationship with Students | |
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Student Discipline | |
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Case Study: Disciplining Your Students | |
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Bullying | |
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In the News: Use Caution in Cyberbullying Cases | |
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The Parents | |
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Your Relationship with Parents | |
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Focusing on You | |
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How Important Are You? | |
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Taking Care of You | |
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Know Your Limits | |
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Closing the Gap | |
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Measuring Success | |
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Case Study: How Do You Judge Your Success? | |
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Leadership and Mentoring | |
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Case Study: The Biggest Challenges Faced by Today's Principals | |
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Future Outlook | |
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Case Study: Parting Pearls of Wisdom | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Teacher Handbook: An Example | |
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Word from the Experts | |
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Implementing New Curricula in Your School | |
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Why They Became Principals | |
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How They Define Their Roles as Principals | |
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Words of Wisdom That Helped the Veterans Through Their First Years as Principals | |
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How Important Are the Teachers in Your Success as Principal | |
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Challenges Caused by the Previous Principal | |
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The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Principal | |
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Things They Feel Should Be Changed in the Education System | |
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Advice Concerning Standardized Testing | |
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More Resources | |
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Bibliography | |
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Author Biography | |
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Index | |