Explore the wide range of duties inherent in being an assistant principal and gain strategies to achieve success and happiness in this position, whether for a single year or for a career. Written with compassion and accountability and informed by research, this is your complete guide for stepping into your critical role as an opportunity maker striving to foster student success.

Ambitious K-12 assistant principals will:

• Delve into the role of an assistant principal and the wide variety of duties and responsibilities it encompasses
• Learn how to develop positive, equitable environments for student learning and educator achievement
• Develop an understanding of the importance of managerial strategies and compassionate leadership
• Benefit from the variety of reproducible professional development activities
• Encourage learning and growth through strong leadership

Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Deciding You Want to Be an Assistant Principal
Chapter 2: Making Time for Management
Chapter 3: Fostering a Positive School Culture and Climate
Chapter 4: Developing Relationships
Chapter 5: Protecting and Promoting Priorities and People
Chapter 6: Leveraging Firm and Fair Discipline
Chapter 7: Capitalizing on Teachable Moments
Chapter 8: Safeguarding an Equitable Education for All
Chapter 9: Taking Time for Teaching and Learning
Chapter 10: Supporting School Improvement and Accountability
Conclusion: All Other Duties as Assigned
Appendix: Quick Reference--Strategies
References and Resources
Index