Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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978-1-4758-4550-1 • Hardback • October 2018 • $48.00 • (£37.00)
978-1-4758-4551-8 • Paperback • October 2018 • $24.00 • (£17.95)
978-1-4758-4555-6 • eBook • October 2018 • $22.50 • (£16.95)
Dr. Larry Hausner is an experienced principal with over fourteen years in the position. He is also Founder of Coaching School Leadership, a firm dedicated to providing coaching services to principals nationwide.
ForewordDr. Pedro E. Garcia PrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: It’s Lonely in the MiddleChapter 2: An Uncomfortable Reality-Now What?Chapter 3: What the Literature Has to SayChapter 4: What the Principals Have to SayChapter 5: Case StudiesChapter 6: Best Practices, Proven Results, and Next Steps ReferencesAbout the Author
This is a great, timely book that speaks to a desperate need in our schools: supporting the ongoing learning of the most critical people in schools: our principals. The results from the survey demonstrate just how great the need for principal coaching is, and the feedback from the school districts who have implemented coaching, along with the Research Based Implementation Model, provide a clear road map for other districts to follow. Every school district in our country should be reading this book and implementing coaching for their principals.
— Dr. Robert Cunard, author of “The Successful Principal: Concrete Strategies and Essential Advice”, ACSA Region 17 Secondary Principal of the Year (2016)
Whether inside or external to a school district, coaches need to be the expert supporters and confidential thought-partners to help principals tackle the day to day challenges of leading in an era of change. From providing instructional strategies to goal setting, and from accountability to listening, having that trusted individual to provide constructive feedback is a critical need. Effective coaches enhance reflection and metacognition and Dr. Hausner's book has the recipe for establishing strong, dynamic coaching models that strengthen the effectiveness of a district's site leaders.
— Lisa Gonzales, president, Association of California State Administrators (ACSA), assistant superintendent educational services, Dublin Unified School District
Dr. Hausner’s deliberate and diligent use of his Research-Based Implementation Model for principal coaching focuses our sessions on the practical day to day situations that aren’t covered in any class on administration. He knows what it takes to run a successful school and helps me to define a vision and mission for my leadership of my school. He asks the right questions that lead me right to the heart of any event I am challenged with. I highly recommend every district consider implementing his model to support the administrators in their organization. Everyone needs a coach and I am grateful Dr. Hausner is mine!
— Shelly Stewart, principal, Esperanza Special Education School
Dr. Hausner’s model for coaching principals works. I think you will benefit from the structure he outlines in this research based work. Learn from Larry. He knows what he is talking about.
— John Roach, retired superintendent, Carlsbad Unified School District