The Principal's Guide to the First 100 Days of the School Year: Creating Instructional Momentum [Paperback]

For veteran principals, new principals, and aspiring principals, this book is a valuable resource for building instructional momentum during the beginning of the school year. Educational leadership expert Shawn Joseph guides administrators through five key areas:

• Vision
• Instructional Leadership
• Politics
• Data
• Planning

With detailed timelines, practical advice, and ready-to-use resources, Joseph explains the essential steps to leadership success that will continue throughout the school year.

Supplemental Downloads available to book-buyers!Chapter 1 Become the Great Communicator: The Power of a Shared Vision; Chapter 2 Lead Others by Design; Chapter 3 Think Like a Mayor; Chapter 4 Party Like a Data Rock Star; Chapter 5 Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan;Dr. Shawn Joseph's passion for educating children and adults has led him to serve in a number of positions in the world of education. He has been an English teacher, a reading specialist, a team leader, an assistant principal, a principal, and a central office administrator. He is also the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles focusing on principal preparation, and his research interests include principal preparation, principal development, school improvement planning, and school/community relationships.Dr. Joseph earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, a Masters in Education from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Doctorate in Education from The George Washington University.In 2009, Dr. Joseph was honored by his peers as the National Association of Secondary School Administrator's Met-Life Middle School Principal of the Year for the State of Maryland. He was selected as a finalist for the National Principal of the Year Award, but his nomination was withdrawn due to l3=