The much-needed leadership tips and tools for new school
administrators
Fledgling school administrators are often ill-prepared for their
new leadership role and are frequently left to their own devices to
navigate the slippery terrain of school administration. Dealing
with the Tough Stuff: Practical Solutions for School
Administrators addresses some of the thornier aspects of being
an assistant principal such as handling discipline, mediating
student conflicts, working with parents, facilitating parent
conferences, and working with staff members. This handy guide will
teach the tricks of the trade in order to survive and thrive in the
job.
* Filled with the information that is rarely taught but school
leaders need to know to be effective administrators
* Written by John Gabriel and Paul Farmer, two veteran and
award-winning school leaders
* Includes strategies and illustrative examples for dealing with
the down-to-earth problems that confront school administrators
Practical and insightful, the book covers everything from
working effectively with parents and staff to mediating
conflicts.
