The Assistant Principal

Leadership Choices and Challenges

Catherine Marshall author Richard M Hooley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:16th May '06

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

The Assistant Principal cover

Gain a new perspective for revitalizing the assistant principalship!

While assistant principals play vital administrative roles, little attention has been granted to their training, selection, motivation, and job satisfaction. In this updated edition, Catherine Marshall and Richard M. Hooley focus on understanding the assistant principalship, uncovering problems, and identifying new solutions for these important school leaders.

This foundational resource provides a comprehensive study of what assistant principals do, who they are, and how these administrators-in-training can take charge of their careers. Unique issues highlighted within include

  • Policy concerns in the assistant principal role
  • The assistant as gateway to upper administrative mobility
  • The importance of support and motivation
  • The dependency on principals and their leadership style

This essential handbook supports the intrinsic value of the assistant principalship, while providing direction for improving the current system, evaluating methods of recruitment, and posing new metaphors and models for the position.

"Highly recommended for all educators and school administrators searching for a well authored and highly detailed presentation of the difficult role and responsibilities of the assistant principal." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch Education Shelf, June 2006

ISBN: 9780761931522

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 280g

208 pages

2nd Revised edition