This book provides information about best practices in guidance and counseling. It provides examples of innovative programs which meet students' personal needs, such as school-wide discipline programs, peer mediation, student activities. etc.

This book makes a distinction between the principal - the man or woman who occupies the position - and the principalship, the entire leadership function which, although overseen and coordinated by the principal, also includes activities of assistant principals, teachers, counselors, and others. It explains and applies the 21 domains recommended by the National Policy Board and demonstrates how they relate to the ISLLC standards.

This book shows you how your school can maintain its high standards despite financial obstacles. It shows you how to investigate various types and sources of money available to your school; monitor the use of scarce school resources; develop a school improvement plan which incorporates financial needs; and recruit, assign, and develop teachers and staff for maximum effectiveness.