The Principal′s Companion: Strategies to Lead Schools for Student and Teacher Success

by Harvey B. Alvy and Pam Robbins

Book Overview

The classic personal guide for principals, updated to address today's challenges

Of all the elements needed for a successful school, a competent, responsive and visionary principal may be the most important. And for over a decade, principals of all experience levels have turned to The Principal's Companion for ideas, techniques and reflective opportunities that help them do their jobs better. The thoroughly updated fourth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452287597
• ISBN13: 9781452287591
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

For my master's class...

This was a book I had to have for my Master's class and Educational Leadership program. Like most books, I use them for brief readings to get through my classes and then sell them back. This is a keeper and a great library reference. I recommend this book- you will not be dissapointed.

Excellent Resource

User friendly read with many tips and ideas for using your time efficiently and establishing the climate you want.

A must have for any new or old principal

I "had "to buy this book for a class in my masters program and after using it in class and reading through it, I decided that I was NOT going to sell it back. This is a great resource and help for principals or administrators. This will be a well read and heavily highlighted book that will remain a part of my library.

Helpful!

I am two thirds through this book, but there is so much advice and consciousness-raising information that is thoughtfully presented and very much need that it's not necessary to wait until I finish the book to write a glowing recommendation. There are ideas I will need this year to boost collegiality and morale. Some of the problem-sharing ideas are quick and easy to implement, too. I would like to have read more about interviewing and hiring teachers, but other than that I am quite pleased. I'll pick up this book often as a refresher.

Excellent!

When I was a new assistant principal, I bought this book for a resource for my job. I am glad that I did. Not only did it help me throughout my assistant's career, but it assisted me while I worked on my master's. It is a hands-on resource book that can help with many situations or prepare you for new situations. In our jobs, every day is a surprise, so the more effective resources that we have on our shelf, the more relaxed we are when it comes our way. I believe that this is a book that should be in the curriculum of every college campus preparing dynamic, future principals.Cathy Blair