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Survival Skills for the Principalship

John Blaydes
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Evaluation
Induction
Leadership
Leadership in Education
Principals/Headteachers
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Principalship
School & District Administration
Supervision
Time management

Product details

  • ISBN 9780761938606
  • Weight: 820g
  • Dimensions: 215 x 279mm
  • Publication Date: 09 Mar 2004
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
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"A great book designed to lighten the load of school administrators--filled with practical, easy to implement strategies, short-cuts, time-savers, and sample forms and letters.  A valuable reference guide for effective school leadership."
—Fran Madison-Cohee, NAESP California State Representative
Principal, White Oak Elementary, CA

"If you are looking for insight, rejuvenation, and thoughtful, practical strategies for success in your role as a school leader, look no further. John Blaydes helps us remember why we became educators, why we want to continue, and why inspirational leadership is essential to schools."
—Jane Foley, Vice President, National Educator Awards
Milken Family Foundation, Santa Monica, CA

"Clearly, Blaydes planned well as he linked the themes from one chapter to the next. It will no doubt be a valued tool for school administrators."
—Daniel P. Gaffney, Principal
Howard R. Yocum Elementary School, NJ

Discover the new 3 Rs of school leadership—resiliency, renewal, and reflection!

Today′s principals face unique challenges—demands of time, knowledge, and organization that take their toll on even the most flexible leader. This compilation of resources offers practical, ready-to-use solutions to the issues and dilemmas principals face every day. You can tap into these valuable resources for years to come as a long-term support that will enable you to use your time and energy more effectively, reduce personal stress, spark new ideas and programs, and enhance your effectiveness as an inspirational school leader. Inside you′ll find:

  • Highly practical strategies for strengthening your school′s instructional program
  • Tips, ideas, and techniques for creating a climate of excellence in your school
  • Ways to lighten up, laugh more, and bring humor to your school community
  • Proven strategies used by award-winning principals to maintain balance in their lives
  • Methods for managing the impact of stress on your performance and renew your energy for the important work of the principalship

Learn to work smarter and discover the time to build a welcoming and purposeful learning environment—for yourself, your staff, and, ultimately, your students.

About John Blaydes
John Blaydes is one of the nation foremost experts in the field of school administration. He is an inspirational leader, author, motivational speaker, seminar leader and educational consultant. In recognition of his innovative leadership John has been honored with both the National Distinguished School Principal Award and the prestigious Milken Foundation National Educator Award. John also received the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National School Administrator Award for his dedication to arts education and the California′s School Principal Leadership Award from the California Librarians Association for his outstanding media center program. In his role as inspirational leader he has promoted a culture of excellence at his schools. His school was twice selected as a California Distinguished School and has been honored with multiple awards for his outstanding visual and performing arts, media center and math programs. Staff awards include the National School Nurse of the Year, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the California Media Center Teacher of the Year, the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher Award, the Orange County Teacher of the Year and another recipient of the Milken Foundation National Educator Award. John has a broad array of experiences in educational leadership, having been a classroom teacher, school site principal, district office administrator and elected school board member in his community. John believes that the key to educational excellence lies in the ability of our nation′s school administrators to provide their schools with inspirational leadership. Other Books authored by John Blaydes: Enhancing Your Effectiveness As An Elementary School Principal, The Principal′s Book Of Inspirational Quotes, The Educator′s Book Of Inspirational Quotes

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