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The Principal by Michael Fullan

The Principal

Three Keys to Maximizing Impact

Michael Fullan

Wiley · Print & ebook · February 3, 2014

The author of Six Secrets of Change describes how and why the principal's role must change to maximize student achievement *** FREE Professional Development Guide Included *** Principals are often called the second most crucial in-school influencers (after teachers) of student learning.

Professional DevelopmentEducational LeadershipPrincipals & Superintendents
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Who it’s for
A practical look at changing the principal’s role to support student achievement without micromanaging.
Themes
School leadership, Student achievement, Strategies for school success
Genres
Principals & Superintendents, Educational Leadership, Professional Development

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The author of Six Secrets of Change describes how and why the principal's role must change to maximize student achievement *** FREE Professional Development Guide Included *** Principals are often called the second most crucial in-school influencers (after teachers) of student learning. But what should the principal do in order to maximize student achievement?

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One of the best-known leadership authors in education, Fullan explains why the answer lies neither in micro-managing instruction nor in autonomous entrepreneurialism. He shows systematically how the principal's role should change, demonstrating how it can be done in short order, at scale. - Reveals the three key roles that administrators must play in today's schools - Explains how to choose the right versus wrong drivers of school success - Filled with "action items" to help implement Fullan's program effectively - Includes strategies that have been successfully field-tested in schools across the United States and Canada

Leadership in Practice

A practical look at changing the principal’s role to support student achievement without micromanaging.

Come here for

  • Choosing stronger drivers of school success
  • A fresh take on principals’ influence on student learning

Expect

  • Three roles for school administrators
  • Action items and field-tested school strategies

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Principals & Superintendents98%
Professional Development69%
Educational Leadership56%

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Publisher categories

  • Running an Elementary School
  • Principals & Superintendents
  • Educational Leadership
Authors
Michael Fullan
Publisher
Wiley
Published
February 3, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
School leadership · Student achievement · Strategies for school success
Reading lane
Running an Elementary School