The 12 Laws of Urban School Leadership

A Principal's Guide for Initiating Effective Change

Sean B. Yisrael

The 12 Laws of Urban School Leadership was written to give urban school principals strategies for successfully implementing change, and achieving systemic reforms. The book also gives aspiring and novice principals a window into the real issues that affect the prinicpalship, and the circumstances that can determine success or failure. Veteran principals can also learn how to better deal with some of the most challenging issues associated with students, parents, staff, and community members. This is an essential resource for any school leader working in an urban, or public school setting.

R&L Education

Pages: 112 •

978-1-61048-824-2 • Hardback • May 2012 • $77.00 • (£59.00)

978-1-61048-825-9 • Paperback • May 2012 • $35.00 • (£30.00)

978-1-61048-826-6 • eBook • May 2012 • $33.00 • (£25.00)

Subjects: Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / General

The 12 Laws of Urban School Leadership

A Principal's Guide for Initiating Effective Change

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Summary

The 12 Laws of Urban School Leadership was written to give urban school principals strategies for successfully implementing change, and achieving systemic reforms. The book also gives aspiring and novice principals a window into the real issues that affect the prinicpalship, and the circumstances that can determine success or failure. Veteran principals can also learn how to better deal with some of the most challenging issues associated with students, parents, staff, and community members. This is an essential resource for any school leader working in an urban, or public school setting.

Details

R&L Education

Pages: 112 •

978-1-61048-824-2 • Hardback • May 2012 • $77.00 • (£59.00)

978-1-61048-825-9 • Paperback • May 2012 • $35.00 • (£30.00)

978-1-61048-826-6 • eBook • May 2012 • $33.00 • (£25.00)

Subjects: Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / General

Author

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.

Table of Contents

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?