The Superintendent's Planner A Monthly Guide and Reflective Journal [Paperback]

This reflective calendar and planning journal helps new and veteran superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year.This reflective calendar and planning journal helps new and veteran superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year. A concise resource that can serve as a reference for the new superintendent as well as a refresher for the seasoned superintendent. Information is presented in a chronological fashion rather than by theme,?so the book?serves as a great planning tool to integrate with the board of education annual calendar. A?thoughtful contribution of the utmost importance for district planning as well as a guide for how the superintendent effectively leads the organization. This book provides rationale and examples that help administrators perform at a higher level. Without a doubt, this book will be a treasure for any new superintendent!?It's a?perfect bible for the beginning superintendent. I wish I had this at my side when I first began. I?do not believe I have ever seen a guide that is so practical and current. I particularly liked the advice on communications, celebrations, board relationships, and community involvement. Those are the kinds of interpersonal gestures and activities that go beyond just following a checklist and are critical to the success of new and experienced?superintendents. I love the monthly structure?of the book. If superintendents?follow these monthly guides, I am certain they would avoid the pitfalls to which many leaders succumb. As an experienced superintendent, I found the book fascinating to read, and I found myself comparing the suggestions presented in each chapter with tasks that I would list during that same time period. This would be a gift?that I would give to?mentees l