John Gabriel, Paul Farmer

Dealing with the Tough Stuff

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

DEALING WITH THE TOUGH STUFF New school administrators often feel ill prepared for this unique leadership role. Those who aren't fortunate enough to have a helpful mentor to show them the ropes are frequently left to their own devices to traverse the slippery terrain of school administration. Even veteran administrators now face new challenges as the demands on their position have increased in recent years. Written by two skillful and experienced school administrators, this book helps readers navigate the thorniest aspects of school leadership, such as handling discipline, mediating student conflicts, conferring with parents, facilitating parent conferences, and working with staff members. Practical and insightful, this handy guide shows how to survive and thrive as a school leader. PRAISE FOR DEALING WITH THE TOUGH STUFF "At the heart of this book is a solid framework and practical solutions for any school administrator dealing with student misbehavior, teacher distress, or parent conflict. Gabriel and Farmer offer new and aspiring administrators clear, concrete advice to help them build effective relationships with their stakeholders and become seasoned leaders." -- DANIEL A. DOMENECH, Ph.D., executive director, American Association of School Administrators (AASA) "Filled with wisdom and insight about managing student conflicts, mastering the art of constructive staff conversations, and meeting parents as partners, Gabriel and Farmer hit the mark with practical ideas for aspiring, new, and veteran school leaders." --ROBIN FOGARTY, Ph.D., coauthor, Supporting Differentiated Instruction; president of Robin Fogarty & Associates "With their many years of school administration experience, Gabriel and Farmer offer actionable strategies and advice that address the root causes of many problems that challenge schools. These practical, step-by-step approaches to managing and reducing conflict, addressing student discipline, communicating effectively, and building capacity are invaluable to practicing and aspiring school administrators." --S. DAVID BRAZER, Ph.D. , coauthor, Using Research to Lead School Improvement; associate professor, George Mason University

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. August 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 179mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 286g
• ISBN-13: 9781118132944
• ISBN-10: 1118132947
• Artikelnr.: 35062826

Autorenporträt

JOHN G. GABRIEL is a nationally known presenter, best-selling author, and principal of John Champe High School in Loudoun County, Virginia. PAUL C. FARMER, a veteran educator and former school principal, is an educational consultant with Solution Tree, Inc., providing consulting services nationally for schools and districts.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Douglas Reeves ix
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Authors xv
Introduction xvii
Part One Working with Students 1
One Responding to Student Conflicts 3
Recognize Student Conflicts 4
Mediate Student Conflicts 6
Address Bullying 14
Resolve Student-Teacher Conflicts 23
Two Understanding and Preventing Student Misbehavior 27
Discuss Discipline with Your Staff 29
Review Discipline Data 39
Make Connections 40
Three Dealing with Student Discipline 45
Review Your Referrals 47
Engage Your Students 49
Work with Your Students 55
Four Conducting Investigations 61
Manage Your Investigation 62
Address Postdiscipline Concerns 72
Part Two Working with Adults 79
Five Creating and Maintaining Parent Partnerships 81
Build a Foundation 82
Involve Parents 88
Keep the Focus on the Student 92
Go Above and Beyond 95
Six Facilitating Parent Conferences 99
Before the Conference 100
During the Conference 103
After the Conference 108
Seven Navigating Staff Communication 111
Guide Conversations 112
Focus on Behaviors, Not Attitudes 124
Tend the Grapevine 126
Eight Building Capacity 129
Maintain a Focus on Deep Learning 130
Provide Support for Collaborative Teams 140
Develop Other Leaders 150
Conclusion: Beyond the Tough Stuff 153
References 157
Index 161