The Principal's Book of Lists - (J-B Ed: Book of Lists) by Robert D Ramsey (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This valuable resource is packed with 433 checklists, guidelines, sample rules, calendars, criteria, procedures, timelines, strategies and tips to help principals and assistant principals in elementary and secondary schools quickly and effectively handle every aspect of their job.

From the Back Cover

This unique information source and timesaver for busy school principals is packed with 431 of the most used and useful lists available anywhere to help you work smarter, and faster, in every aspect of your job as a school administrator.

For quick access and easy use, all of the lists are printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11"spiral-bound format that folds flat for photocopying and organized into 11 distinct sections corresponding to the areas of your work:

ADMINISTRATION LEADERSHIP gives you 61 lists relating to a wide array of duties and responsibilities, ranging form "6 Rules for Principals" and "Recurring Monthly Duties for Principles," to "Success Secrets for Working with the Superintendent," "20 Ways to Improve Faculty Meetings," and "Check List for Delegating Authority."

STUDENTS includes 35 lists featuring title such as "Students Rights and Responsibilities" ... 'Core Values for Today's Students" ... and a just-for-fun list, "Top 10 excuses Students Give for Not Handing in Homework " Then and Now."

CURRICULUM EVALUATION STAFF DEVELOPMENT offers 43 useful lists, including "The Principal's Role in Curriculum Development" ... "Types of Curriculum Committees" ... "Sample K-6 Learner Outcomes" ... "Sex Education Guidelines" ... "Information Sources About AIDS" ... "Check List for Evaluating Staff Development Programs."

ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES provides 35 lists to help you fulfill the school's extracurricular activities mission, for example, "Role of the Principal in Promoting Sportsmanship" ... "Activity Evaluation Criteria"... "Coach's Code of Ethics" ... "Activity Adviser -- List of Duties."

DISCIPLINE presents 48 lists for maintaining a safe learning environment for all student, such as "Shortest Discipline Code (School Rules)" ... "Tips for Handling Fights in School" ... "Signs of Gang Presence" ... "Due Process Guidelines."

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES offers 29 lists related to school crises, ranging from "Crises Management Guidelines" and "Tips for Dealing With The Media," to emergency procedures for specific situations, such as fire, tornado, storms, bomb threats, and more.

HUMAN RESOURCES provides 68 lists to help you manage all school personnel, including "Taboo Interview Questions" ... "Standard Teacher Contract Topics" ... "Tips for Conferencing with Teachers' ... "Guidelines for Religious Activity in School," ... and "Tips on attracting and Hiring Minority Teachers."

LEGAL MATTERS includes 14 lists with a focus on the law, such as "Key Federal Laws Affecting School" ... "When to Call Your School Attorney" ... "Summary of Legal Requirements for Use of Student Records" ... and "Law-Related Resources."

PARENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS provides 38 lists packed with helpful guidelines and tips, for example, "8 New Ways to Get and Keep Parent Support" ... "25 Communication Techniques You Can Use Today" ... "Tips for Better Op[en Houses" ... and "How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable."

PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL WELLNESS gives you 47 useful lists such as "ABC's fir Healthy Living" ... "7 Steps in Anger Management" ... "50 Coping Mechanism for Relieving Stress" ... "Political Skills for Principals" ... and "The Serenity Prayer."

MISCELLANY includes a potpourri of 12 other lists such as "Goals 2000: Educate America Act" ... "Religious Holy Days of Different Faiths" and "Final List (Top 10 Reason for Becoming a School Principal."

In short, The Principal's Book of Lists is a nuts-and-bolts resource brimming with timely information, guidelines, and tips that have been hammered out in schools across the country and can be used as is or adapted to fit one's own needs.

About the Author

Robert D. Ramsey, Ed.D. (University of Kansas), is a lifelong author-educator with over 35 years of front-line experience as a teacher, counselor, curriculum director, and school administrator. His most recent titles include the Secondary Principal's Survival Guide and the Administrator's Complete School Discipline Guide.