The much-needed leadership tips and tools for new schooladministrators Fledgling school administrators are often ill-prepared for theirnew leadership role and are frequently left to their own devices tonavigate the slippery terrain of school administration. Dealingwith the Tough Stuff: Practical Solutions for SchoolAdministrators addresses some of the thornier aspects of beingan assistant principal such as handling discipline, mediatingstudent conflicts, working with parents, facilitating parentconferences, and working with staff members. This handy guide willteach the tricks of the trade in order to survive and thrive in thejob. Filled with the information that is rarely taught but schoolleaders need to know to be effective administrators Written by John Gabriel and Paul Farmer, two veteran andaward-winning school leaders Includes strategies and illustrative examples for dealing withthe down-to-earth problems that confront school administrators Practical and insightful, the book covers everything fromworking effectively with parents and staff to mediatingconflicts.
At the end of each chapter, Lorimer and Frasier draw on the stories to offer practical "survival suggestions" that can guide readers through similar situations. This is a book that readers can look to for affirmation, hope and tools.
This practical guide offers home visiting professionals a problem-solving framework for addressing difficult situations when working with families with infants and toddlers at risk.
Offers advice on dealing with common, stress-producing issues for teenage girls, including body image, parents' divorce, and cliques.
It's as if my feelings about the person I'm not forgiving are this rose . It's a beautiful flower , but it has thorns . I can look at it and love it and smell it and agree intellectually that it's beautiful . Stage : Pick up rose in ...
A few weeks later he sits down and with an expressionless gaze utters, “There's someone else in my life. ... We will visit various scenes from Jesus's life and ministry—those places where He faced His own tough stuff and met others who ...
In The Tough Stuff you'll learn: Just how much the emotional toll impacts your ability to coach How to become a high-performance knowledge worker Why communication mastery is key to unlocking your full potential As well as sharing his own ...
Examines in simple text and illustrations a variety of situations that cause varying degrees of emotional or physical trauma and how to deal with each.
This book is like having her at your side as part therapist, part life coach, and part friend, walking you through a process that will change your outlook and help you push through challenges towards your best self.” Sarah Michelle Gellar ...
Little kids will enjoy following the story of Captain Storm, who makes his way through a maze of adventures and everyday challenges. This fun read will inspire them to believe in themselves and face down tough stuff with more grit.
There is nothing she hasn't heard. In her new book Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough, Dr. Jill talks about the top ten things that stress you out and helps you discover ways to deal with whatever life throws your way.