The Potency of the Principalship: Action-Oriented Leadership at the Heart of School Improvement

"The Potency of the Principalship: Action-Oriented Leadership at the Heart of School Improvement" is a practical tome for school administrators who wish to create an exemplary educational program for all students. Included within the pages are chapters that explain school law and creating high performance teams, both of which can be problem areas for new school leaders, while other chapters include research-based strategies and practices meant to guide administrators. With clarity and research-based accuracy, The Potency of the Principalship is sure to assist those already ensconced in the role of school leader, as well as those contemplating a move to the principalship.

Judith L. Klimkiewicz, Ed.D.

Senior Consultant for K-12 College/Career Education and Workforce Development

Commissioner's Office

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Superintendent of Schools, retired, Nashoba Valley Technical School District, MA

As a school administrator, I am always interested to find books that guide and improve my practice. "The Potency of the Principalship: Action-Oriented Leadership at the Heart of School Improvement" is one such book. Chapters include technology and the new educational leader standards, goal setting, data driven decision making, and instructional leadership practices, all of which are needed to create a high performing school. This text is straightforward and will appeal to all building administrators, seasoned and new alike.

John D. Neuberger, MA

Vice Principal - Administration

Oceana High School, Jefferson Union High School District, Pacifica, CA

"The Potency of the Principalship: Action-Oriented Leadership at the Heart of School Improvement" is, without question, a must read for all school leaders and those who wish to move into school administration. Grounded in research, yet highly practical, this book offers readers strategies and practices to improve family-school engagement, explains potential professional development to improve the teaching and learning cycle, and details the importance of partnering with teacher unions. Other important topics are covered in an easy to read manner; and the book as a whole becomes a valued resource for all those in leadership roles within the field of education.

Vinnie A. Regan, M.S., M.Ed.

Principal

Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MA

With an eye on pro-active leadership behaviors, "The Potency of the Principalship: Action-Oriented Leadership at the Heart of School Improvement" cuts to the chase and offers interested school leaders all the tools they need to improve schools from the inside out. Transforming the teaching and learning cycle through goal setting and data driven decision making, as well as a critical look at instructional leadership and a detailed review of the new technology standards for education leaders, readers will quickly find that the information within this book will enhance and improve student outcomes ten-fold.

Richard B. Holzman, Ed.D.

Senior Advisor for External Affairs

University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Springfield, MA

Superintendent of Schools, retired, Ware Public Schools, Ware, MA