practical solutions for school administrators Gabriel, John G. 1973- creator Farmer, Paul C. 1958- ebrary, Inc text bibliography Electronic books. cau San Francisco Jossey-Bass 2012 1st ed. monographic eng

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xviii, 172 p. : ill. "The much-needed leadership tips and tools for new school administrators. Fledgling school administrators are often ill-prepared for their new leadership role and are frequently left to their own devices to navigate the slippery terrain of school administration. What They Didn't Tell Me About Being a School Leader addresses some of the thornier aspects of being an assistant principal such as handling discipline, mediating student conflicts, working with parents, facilitating parent conferences, and working with staff members. This handy guide will teach the tricks of the trade in order to survive and thrive in the job. Filled with the information that is rarely taught but school leaders need to know to be effective administrators. Written by John Gabriel and Paul Farmer, two veteran and award-winning school leaders. Includes strategies and illustrative examples for dealing with the down-to-earth problems that confront school administrators. Practical and insightful, the book covers everything from working effectively with parents and staff to mediating conflicts"-- pt. 1. Working with students -- pt. 2. Working with adults. John G. Gabriel and Paul C. Farmer. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. School management and organization First year school principals LB2805 .G128 2012eb 371.2 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10579515 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10579515 CaPaEBR 120319 ebr10579515