The Principal's Guide to Managing School Personnel

A comprehensive guide to building successful relationships with all school personnel!

Ideal for practicing and aspiring principals, this in-depth resource presents policies, procedures, and techniques for managing faculty and support staff and creating effective work environments. The authors provide case studies, strategies, and reflective exercises in each chapter to help administrators evaluate their schools and practices. Based on ISLLC and ELCC standards for school leadership, this book covers:

• Shaping school culture to promote shared ownership of the school’s vision


• Recruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnel


• Effective communication and conflict resolution


• Handling challenging situations such as supervising marginal employees and addressing grievances