{"product_id":"advice-from-the-principals-desk-isbn-9781394170883","title":"Advice from the Principal's Desk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn insightful and original take on educational leadership\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh, new take on school leadership from award-winning former school administrator and professor of education Dr. David Franklin. In the book, you’ll find the tools and strategies that veteran school administrators need to succeed in their roles. You’ll learn how to increase attendance and parental involvement in student affairs, minimize suspension, navigate budget cuts, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author explores five key areas that school leaders cannot neglect and examines how busy school leaders should spend their extremely limited time. You’ll also discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies you can deploy to best support your students and other stakeholders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to navigate the often-conflicting demands of parents, teacher unions, and governing bodies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to best use and implement technology to support your work and create a positive and productive school environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ideal resource for current and aspiring K-12 principals and school administrators, \u003ci\u003eAdvice from the Principal’s Desk\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with the research, real-world examples, and practical techniques that education professionals need to improve the results of their leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePillar I: Leadership 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Becoming 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Principal Leadership Matters 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Setting the Tone 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: A Top-down Approach Versus Collaborative Approach 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Be Seen 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Looking at the Right Data 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTales from the Principal’s Desk 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePillar II: Instruction 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Instruction Matters 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: It’s Not How Much Time, But What You Do with It 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Shifting from Teacher-Led to Teacher-Facilitated Instruction 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Classroom Observations (Walkthroughs and Instructional Rounds) 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Implementing Instructional Technology 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Assessment for Learning 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTales from the Principal’s Desk 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePillar III: Community 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: School and Community Research 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Using Social Media in Schools 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Know Your Neighborhood 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Connecting with the Community 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: One Call per Day 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Video Conferencing for All 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTales from the Principal’s Desk 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePillar IV: Attendance 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Get to School, Ferris! 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Get Butts in Seats 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Conducting Home Visits 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Creating Attendance Plans That Work 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Holding Parents Accountable 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTales from the Principal’s Desk 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePillar V: Culture 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Culture Is Everything 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Inclusion for All 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Creating a Safe Environment 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 29: Sharing Your Own Story 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 30: Creating a Collaborative Culture from the Ground Up 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTales from the Principal’s Desk 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Franklin, EdD, \u003c\/b\u003e is the owner and chief consultant of The Principal’s Desk, as well as the host of a popular online group and virtual conference of the same name. He leads a popular online community for educational leadership, technology, innovation, curriculum, assessment, and research. He’s also an award-winning former school administrator and education professor.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003eADVICE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dr. Franklin’s approach to leadership is insightful, realistic, and empowering. Each chapter is grounded in data and strategies that will help all leaders feel connected to a network of principals and avoid feeling isolated from this challenging profession. A must-read for all school leaders.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Meredith Matson, \u003c\/b\u003e Director of Social Studies, Herricks School District, and author of \u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nearly 100 percent of educational leaders, like me, are on their journey alone, trying to manifest their careers one day at a time. There are many books on leadership theory for educators. There are many educational autobiographies by educational leaders. David Franklin has produced something I’ve yet to see: An actual how-to guide for the aspiring educational leader (and experienced leader) that gives specific techniques and plans to be the school administrator we have in our mind’s eye.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jon Corippo, \u003c\/b\u003eco-creator and co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe EduProtocol Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e book series \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eA consistently incisive and practical guide to leading in a school environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAdvice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning former principal, school administrator, and education professor David Franklin delivers a singularly insightful and fresh take on the tools and strategies K–12 administrators and aspiring principals need to succeed in their roles. 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