Principal mentoring : a safe, simple and supportive approach /: a safe, simple and supportive approach. ([2009?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Carl J. Weingartner ; foreword by John C. Daresh.
• Authors: Weingartner, Carl J
• Contents: Foreword by John C. Daresh; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Introduction; 1. Advocating for the Beginning Principal; Why Mentoring in Our District?; The Anatomy of a Beginning Principal; Professional Organizations; Scenario: Sharing the Wealth; Key Points; Recommended Reading; 2. The Beginning of a Mentor Program; APS District Demographics; The Birth of the Albuquerque Mentor Program; Budget Justification; Selecting a Coordinator; Key Points; Recommended Readings; 3. A Work in Process; The First Stages of Development; Vision and Mission Statements; Program Guidelines; Job Descriptions; Program Process; A Total Support System for New Principals; Key Points; Recommended Readings; 4. Program Implementation; Step 1. The Process Begins; Step 2. The Initial Coordinator-Mentee Meeting; Step 3. Conferring With the Mentor; Step 4. The Planning Session; Step 5. The Other 5 Percent; Key Points; Recommended Readings; 5. Simple Program Enhancements Make a Difference; Congratulate; Celebrate; Communicate; Appreciate; The Morale Factor; Scenarios: Extra Support for Supporters; Key Points; Recommended Readings; 6. Applying the Mentoring Concept to Small School Districts; Organize a Study Committee; Purpose of the Study Committee; Scenario: A Simple Form of Mentoring; Key Points; Recommended Reading; 7. The Accountability Factor; End-of-the-Year Evaluations; Alternative Assessments; Program Evaluations; ESP Ten-Year Program Assessment (1995-2005); Key Points; Recommended Readings; 8. The Art of Mentoring the Beginning Principal; Concepts for Effective Mentoring; Establishing the Mentor Pool; Suggestions for Mentors Working With Mentees; Mentoring Versus Coaching; A Coaching Concept; Simplicity; Level-to-Level Mentoring; Communicate, Communicate, Communicate; Scenario: A Mentor's Wisdom; Key Points; Recommended Readings; 9. Finding Time to Become an Instructional Leader; It's a Matter of Time; Time Management Suggestions; The Importance of Strong Instructional Leadership; Demographic Data for Instructional Implementation; The Evaluation Process; Scenario: Reciprocal Mentoring; Key Points; References and Recommended Readings; 10. Caution, Pitfalls Ahead!; It's About Time; The Funding Dilemma; Plan, Plan, Plan; Do Not Take Stress and Burnout Lightly; Scenario: A Heavy Load; Superintendents and Upper-Level Administration; Scenario: Solve the Problem; Key Points; References and Recommended Readings; 11. Reflections; References; Index;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxii, 105 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 371.2012; First year school principals -- In-service training -- United States; Mentoring in education -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452213989; 1452213984
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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