Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals

Susan Villani - WestEd, USA
Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals
June 2005 | 304 pages | Corwin
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"Dr. Villani's comprehensive new book gives our profession-especially ose who are new to it-a terrific boost. With clarity and great care, Villani outlines the critical need for mentoring and induction programs for new school leaders. Using excellent examples, she shows us the extremely difficult and varied situations principals face daily. Then she explores well-documented model programs from across the nation that serve as examples and inspiration for all school leaders."
-Dr. Vincent L. Ferrandino
Executive Director, NAESP

"Susan Villani's Mentoring & Induction Programs that Support New Principals is a comprehensive compendium of ideas and models drawn from school systems, regional education agencies, states, professional associations, and universities. Villani makes a compelling case for the value of supporting beginning principals in new and more powerful ways. She describes how changing educational policies and escalating demands on the principalship have caused an increasing number of states and local districts to seek improved ways to support new principals early in their administrative careers. Most important, Villani provides guidance to readers in translating these ideas and models into new or stronger mentoring and induction programs for the next generation of school principals."
-Dr. Dennis Sparks
Executive Director, NSDC

"There is increasing evidence as to the significant role which principals play in reforming schools and in increasing student achievement. Principal induction and mentoring are key components of effective leadership development. This text provides an effective guide for organizations supporting the development of school principals."
-Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi
Executive Director, NASSP

Make it possible for all new principals to realize their full potential!

A well-prepared new principal is essential to the success of an entire school. So why is it one of the least supported positions in the building? In Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals, mentoring expert Susan Villani addresses the key question of how well new principals are prepared and supported. This is an ideal resource for developing a mentoring or induction program for principals, or for enhancing your existing program. This innovative new text offers a close examination of the state of principalship and the needs of new principals, as well as a detailed compilation of principal mentoring and induction programs throughout the United States. This useful, hands-on guidebook includes:

  • A complete understanding of the challenges facing new principals
  • Practical examples and enlightening vignettes to clearly illustrate challenges often faced by novice principals
  • Detailed tips to encourage and foster new principals
  • A clear, easy to understand comparison of model mentoring and induction programs

Contents

Dedication

Dedication

Foreword by Roland S. Barth

Foreword by Roland S. Barth

Preface

Preface

Introduction

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Part I. The Principalship: The Role, the People, and the Supports

  • 1. Making the Case for Mentoring
  • 2. Mentoring and Induction Program Components and Considerations

Part II. Models of Mentoring & Induction for New Principals

  • 3. District and Regional Models
  • 4. State Models
  • 5. Professional Association Models
  • 6. University Models
  • 7. Collaborative Models
  • Part III. Now What?
  • 8. Planning/Enhancing Your Program
  • Appendix A: Chart
  • Appendix B: Questions
  • Appendix C: Model Configuration Charts
  • Appendix D: Administrative Tasks on Which Beginning Principals...
  • Appendix E: Educational Leader Self Inventory
  • Appendix F: Expectations of Key Players
  • Appendix G: Retired Principal Mentor Profile
  • Appendix H: Mentor Talking Points and Time Line
  • Appendix I: Craft Wisdom
  • Appendix J: Caveats for Mentor Program Leaders
  • References
  • Index

Description

"Dr. Villani's comprehensive new book gives our profession-especially ose who are new to it-a terrific boost. With clarity and great care, Villani outlines the critical need for mentoring and induction programs for new school leaders. Using excellent examples, she shows us the extremely difficult and varied situations principals face daily. Then she explores well-documented model programs from across the nation that serve as examples and inspiration for all school leaders."
-Dr. Vincent L. Ferrandino
Executive Director, NAESP

"Susan Villani's Mentoring & Induction Programs that Support New Principals is a comprehensive compendium of ideas and models drawn from school systems, regional education agencies, states, professional associations, and universities. Villani makes a compelling case for the value of supporting beginning principals in new and more powerful ways. She describes how changing educational policies and escalating demands on the principalship have caused an increasing number of states and local districts to seek improved ways to support new principals early in their administrative careers. Most important, Villani provides guidance to readers in translating these ideas and models into new or stronger mentoring and induction programs for the next generation of school principals."
-Dr. Dennis Sparks
Executive Director, NSDC

"There is increasing evidence as to the significant role which principals play in reforming schools and in increasing student achievement. Principal induction and mentoring are key components of effective leadership development. This text provides an effective guide for organizations supporting the development of school principals."
-Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi
Executive Director, NASSP

Make it possible for all new principals to realize their full potential!

A well-prepared new principal is essential to the success of an entire school. So why is it one of the least supported positions in the building? In Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals, mentoring expert Susan Villani addresses the key question of how well new principals are prepared and supported. This is an ideal resource for developing a mentoring or induction program for principals, or for enhancing your existing program. This innovative new text offers a close examination of the state of principalship and the needs of new principals, as well as a detailed compilation of principal mentoring and induction programs throughout the United States. This useful, hands-on guidebook includes:

  • A complete understanding of the challenges facing new principals
  • Practical examples and enlightening vignettes to clearly illustrate challenges often faced by novice principals
  • Detailed tips to encourage and foster new principals
  • A clear, easy to understand comparison of model mentoring and induction programs

Contents

Dedication

Dedication

Foreword by Roland S. Barth

Foreword by Roland S. Barth

Preface

Preface

Introduction

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Part I. The Principalship: The Role, the People, and the Supports

  • 1. Making the Case for Mentoring
  • 2. Mentoring and Induction Program Components and Considerations

Part II. Models of Mentoring & Induction for New Principals

  • 3. District and Regional Models
  • 4. State Models
  • 5. Professional Association Models
  • 6. University Models
  • 7. Collaborative Models
  • Part III. Now What?
  • 8. Planning/Enhancing Your Program
  • Appendix A: Chart
  • Appendix B: Questions
  • Appendix C: Model Configuration Charts
  • Appendix D: Administrative Tasks on Which Beginning Principals...
  • Appendix E: Educational Leader Self Inventory
  • Appendix F: Expectations of Key Players
  • Appendix G: Retired Principal Mentor Profile
  • Appendix H: Mentor Talking Points and Time Line
  • Appendix I: Craft Wisdom
  • Appendix J: Caveats for Mentor Program Leaders
  • References
  • Index
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Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals

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June 2005 | 304 pages | Corwin

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"Dr. Villani's comprehensive new book gives our profession-especially ose who are new to it-a terrific boost. With clarity and great care, Villani outlines the critical need for mentoring and induction programs for new school leaders. Using excellent examples, she shows us the extremely difficult and varied situations principals face daily. Then she explores well-documented model programs from across the nation that serve as examples and inspiration for all school leaders."
-Dr. Vincent L. Ferrandino
Executive Director, NAESP

"Susan Villani's Mentoring & Induction Programs that Support New Principals is a comprehensive compendium of ideas and models drawn from school systems, regional education agencies, states, professional associations, and universities. Villani makes a compelling case for the value of supporting beginning principals in new and more powerful ways. She describes how changing educational policies and escalating demands on the principalship have caused an increasing number of states and local districts to seek improved ways to support new principals early in their administrative careers. Most important, Villani provides guidance to readers in translating these ideas and models into new or stronger mentoring and induction programs for the next generation of school principals."
-Dr. Dennis Sparks
Executive Director, NSDC

"There is increasing evidence as to the significant role which principals play in reforming schools and in increasing student achievement. Principal induction and mentoring are key components of effective leadership development. This text provides an effective guide for organizations supporting the development of school principals."
-Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi
Executive Director, NASSP

Make it possible for all new principals to realize their full potential!

A well-prepared new principal is essential to the success of an entire school. So why is it one of the least supported positions in the building? In Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals, mentoring expert Susan Villani addresses the key question of how well new principals are prepared and supported. This is an ideal resource for developing a mentoring or induction program for principals, or for enhancing your existing program. This innovative new text offers a close examination of the state of principalship and the needs of new principals, as well as a detailed compilation of principal mentoring and induction programs throughout the United States. This useful, hands-on guidebook includes:

  • A complete understanding of the challenges facing new principals
  • Practical examples and enlightening vignettes to clearly illustrate challenges often faced by novice principals
  • Detailed tips to encourage and foster new principals
  • A clear, easy to understand comparison of model mentoring and induction programs

Table Of Contents:

  • Dedication
  • Foreword by Roland S. Barth
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Part I. The Principalship: The Role, the People, and the Supports
  • 1. Making the Case for Mentoring
  • 2. Mentoring and Induction Program Components and Considerations
  • Part II. Models of Mentoring & Induction for New Principals
  • 3. District and Regional Models
  • 4. State Models
  • 5. Professional Association Models
  • 6. University Models
  • 7. Collaborative Models
  • Part III. Now What?
  • 8. Planning/Enhancing Your Program
  • Appendix A: Chart
  • Appendix B: Questions
  • Appendix C: Model Configuration Charts
  • Appendix D: Administrative Tasks on Which Beginning Principals...
  • Appendix E: Educational Leader Self Inventory
  • Appendix F: Expectations of Key Players
  • Appendix G: Retired Principal Mentor Profile
  • Appendix H: Mentor Talking Points and Time Line
  • Appendix I: Craft Wisdom
  • Appendix J: Caveats for Mentor Program Leaders
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"There is increasing evidence about the significant role that principals play in reforming schools and in increasing student achievement. Principal induction and mentoring are key components of effective leadership development. This text provides an effective guide for organizations supporting the development of school principals."
Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director, NASSP
"Dr. Villani’s comprehensive new book gives our profession-especially those who are new to it-a terrific boost. With clarity and great care, Villani outlines the critical need for mentoring and induction programs for new school leaders. Using excellent examples, she shows us the extremely difficult and varied situations principals face daily. Then she explores well-documented model programs from across the nation that serve as examples and inspiration for all school leaders."
Dr. Vincent L. Ferrandino, Executive Director, NAESP
"Susan Villani’s Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals is a comprehensive compendium of ideas and models drawn from school systems, regional education agencies, states, professional associations, and universities. Villani makes a compelling case for the value of supporting beginning principals in new and more powerful ways. She describes how changing educational policies and escalating demands on the principalship have caused an increasing number of states and local districts to seek improved ways to support new principals early in their administrative careers. Most important, Villani provides guidance to readers in translating these ideas and models into new or stronger mentoring and induction programs for the next generation of school principals."
Dr. Dennis Sparks, Executive Director, NSDC
"The ideas and models offered in the book are extremely helpful and timely. They present a comprehensive picture of what’s happening and what’s possible across the nation in a variety of local, state, and national contexts."
Tom Chenoweth, Professor, Portland State University

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