The elementary school principalship : leadership for the 1980s / Robert J. Krajewski, John S. Martin & John C. Walden.

Contents;

1. Getting the principalship in perspective
Coping with changing demands
Assuming undreamed of roles
Combing leadership and management
etc.

2. Managing the manager
Introduction
Managing self
Establishing priorities
Decision making
etc.

3. Organizing the school
Selecting the team
Interviewing applicants
Clarifying roles
Organizing for instruction
Motivating the team

4. Improving instruction
Developing an effective professional staff
Assessing instructional needs
Counseling with teachers
Observing in the classroom
etc.

5. Improving the curriculum
Introduction
Assessing the need for curriculum improvement
Defining the terms
Influencing goals
Improving subject matter content
etc.

6. Counseling and guiding students
Introduction
Establishing trust
Counseling through teachers
Developing a guidance program
etc.

7. Meeting students' special needs
Introduction
Protecting students' privacy
Eliminating racism and sexism
Assisting the handicapped
etc.

8. Reporting to parents
Evaluating students' progress
Grading students
Writing report cards
Reporting by conference

9. Complying with the law
Identifying the school's authority
Protecting constitutional rights
Enforcing attendance
Clarifying liability of school personnel
etc.

10. Governing students
Introduction
Understanding the child
Redefining the child
Involving parents
Developing discipline
etc.

11. Evaluating teachers
Introduction
Spelling out assumptions
Establishing the purpose
Establishing evaluator -Evaluate understanding
etc.

12. Providing for performance evaluation
Introduction
Guarding against wrong decisions
Documenting facts
Appealing principals' decision
Providing due process
etc.

13. Developing desirable community relations
Introduction
Establishing links with the community
Understanding the power structure
Working with pressure groups
etc.

14. Managing the school plant
Establishing a good learning environment
Developing pride in the school
Planning thoroughly and creatively for care of the plant
Protecting the capital investment
etc.

15. Managing the money
Introduction
Identifying areas of accountability
Accounting for funds
Raising money for the school
Developing a budget
etc.

16. Living with a union
Introduction
A growing phenomenon
Understanding the territory
The principal as manager
Administering the contract
etc.

Index : p. 305-310.