INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPALSHIP IBD

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The second edition of this textbook from respected author team Kaplan and Owings explores how principals can effectively build a culture around student achievement. Introduction to the Principalship, a second edition closely aligned with NELP (2018) standards,áhelps aspiring principals understand how to develop a vision for improvement, make decisions and manage conflict, build teachersâÇÖ capacity, communicate, monitor the organizationâÇÖs performance, and create a school climate of mutual respect. This important book provides readers with various leadership concepts to inform their practice, as well as the cognitive and practical tools to evaluate and prioritize what leadership actions to take. Each chapter offers opportunities for readers to create personal meaning and explore new ways of doing leadership to advance a positive, person-focused environment. Providing both the theoretical framework and skills for effective practice, Introduction to the Principalship addresses the issues most urgent and relevant for educational leadership graduate students learning how to build a school culture that promotes every studentâÇÖs success.Fully revised, this second edition includes a new chapter on building your capacity for leadership, expanded discussion of data-informed accountability, equity considerations, and crisis management, and all chapters updated and revised throughout to reflect the latest developments in the field.Special Features:âÇóLearning Objectives-chapter openers introduce the topic and initiate student thinking.âÇóReflections and Relevance-interactive exercises, role plays, class activities, and assignments that can be used synchronously and asynchronously to deepen and extend student learning.âÇóKey Takeaways-organized by learning objective, these answer readersâÇÖ question, 'What about this information is meaningful for me as an aspiring principal?'âÇóSuggested Readings-each chapter concludes with annotated suggested readings to extend and deepen discussion of key issues in chapter. âÇóNELP Standards-each chapter is aligned to the latest school leadership licensure standards.âÇóCompanion Website-includes links to supplemental material, additional readings, video clips with related teaching and learning activities, and PowerPoints for instructors.