"Dr. Franklin's approach to leadership is insightful, realistic, and empowering. Each chapter is grounded in data and strategies that will help all leaders feel connected to a network of principals and avoid feeling isolated from this challenging profession. A must read from all school leaders."--Meredith Matson, Director of Social Studies, Herricks School District, and author of Educating with Passion and PurposeNearly 100 percent of educational leaders, like me, are on their journey alone, trying to manifest their careers one day at a time. There are many books on leadership theory for educators. There are many educational autobiographies by educational leaders. David Franklin has produced something I've yet to see: An actual how-to guide for the aspiring educational leader (and experienced leader) that gives specific techniques and plans to be the school administrator we have in our mind's eye."--Jon Corippo, Co-author of The Eduprotocol Field Guides
IntroductionPillar One: LeadershipChapter 1: BecomingChapter 2: Principal Leadership MattersChapter 3: Setting the ToneChapter 4: A Top-Down Approach vs Collaborative ApproachChapter 5: Be SeenChapter 6: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)Chapter 7: Looking at the Right DataTales from the Principal's DeskPillar Two: InstructionChapter 8: Instruction MattersChapter 9: It's Not How Much Time, but What You Do with ItChapter 10: Shifting from Teacher-Led to Teacher-Facilitated InstructionChapter 11: Classroom Observations (Walkthroughs and Instructional Rounds)Chapter 12: Implementing Instructional TechnologyChapter 13: Assessment for LearningTales from the Principal's DeskPillar Three: CommunityChapter 14: We're Not in Kansas AnymoreChapter 15: School and Community ResearchChapter 16: Using Social Media in SchoolsChapter 17: Know Your NeighborhoodChapter 18: Connecting with the CommunityChapter 19: One Call per DayChapter 20: Video Conferencing for AllTales from the Principal's DeskPillar Four: AttendanceChapter 21: Get to School, Ferris!Chapter 22: Get Butts in SeatsChapter 23: Conducting Home VisitsChapter 24: Creating Attendance Plans That WorkChapter 25: Holding Parents AccountableTales from the Principal's DeskPillar Five: CultureChapter 26: Culture Is EverythingChapter 27: Inclusion for AllChapter 28: Creating a Safe EnvironmentChapter 29: Sharing Your Own StoryChapter 30: Creating a Collaborative Culture from the Ground UpTales from the Principal's DeskConclusionReferencesAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsIndex