R&L Education
Pages: 112
•
978-1-61048-824-2 • Hardback • May 2012 • $62.00 • (£48.00)
978-1-61048-825-9 • Paperback • May 2012 • $28.00 • (£21.95)
978-1-61048-826-6 • eBook • May 2012 • $26.50 • (£19.95)
Dr. Sean B. Yisrael has spent his entire career serving students and families. He believes that every child deserves a quality education, regardless of their family’s socio-economic status.
Preface: You Want To Become A Principal In An Urban School District?
Forward – by Dr. Carlos Blair, Principal
Introduction
Part One: Setting A Solid Foundation
Law #1:Guard Your Most Sacred Assets
- Mental and Physical Health
- Core Philosophy and Beliefs
- Effective Use of Time
Law #2:Learn the Culture of the School and Community
- Your Survival in the Position
- The School and the Community
Law #3:Become a Supreme Pragmatist
Law #4:Establish Your Authority as Principal
- Be Serious
- Increase Your Visibility
Law #5:Be Unpredictable
Law #6:Create a Loyal Cabinet
- Assistant Principals
- Teachers/Other School Leaders
- Community Members
Part Two: Moving Forward
Law #7:Rally the Troops (Unify Your Staff)
- Making Connections
- Methods for Establishing Unity
- Working With Teacher Unions
Law #8:Conduct the Critical Conversations
- The Right Motives
- Turning Points, Documentation, and Grievances
Law #9:Learn To Delegate (And Hold Them Accountable)
Law #10:Don’t Attempt To Change Too Much Too Fast
Law #11:Determine What Good Instruction Looks Like
- Create Interesting Professional Development Sessions
- Model Good Instruction for Teachers
- Effective Evaluation
Law #12:Create a Strategic Plan for Improving Student Behavior and Teacher Morale
- Teacher Morale: Why Is It Low?
- Student Disciple: A Huge Problem for Urban Schools
- What Should Principals Do?
“This book connects with what actually goes on in urban schools.”
— Carlo Blair, Principal
“I enjoyed reading every word. The 12 Laws are not only practical, but they’re designed to fit each school leader’s individual school’s circumstances. This is not a cookie-cutter approach to school reform.”
— Glen Faircloth, Principal
“This book confirmed a lot of what I’ve knew to be true about the problems associated with failing urban schools, but it also gave me a different way of looking at some of the other issues. Although the book is focused on principals working in urban schools, the book can be used by principals in all school settings.”
— Savetria Francis, Principal
To learn more about the 12 Laws check out Dr. Yisrael's interview on Youtube!