The Principal: New Leadership for New Challenges

This book discusses the changes underway in American society that affect the schools and the work of principals. This book is intended to help prepare individuals to act effectively to meet the challenges facing principals which are: finding effective ways to educate an increasingly diverse student population, responding to demands for increased accountability for student learning, and working to implement sound school based decision-making practices. Covers such topics as: transformational leadership, responsive schools, school-based decision-making, total quality management, cultural leadership, programs for special needs students, legal issues, a safe and orderly environment, and curriculum. For school principals or those preparing to be principals.