The Portable Mentor

A Resource Guide for Entry-Year Principals and Mentors
Second Edition
Frederick A. Lindley - University of Dayton, USA
The Portable Mentor
September 2008 | 224 pages | Corwin
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Leadership Solutions

"The book is full of strategies and tips. Principals, those wanting to be principals, and those mentoring principals will find this book very useful."
—Nancy M. Moga, Principal
Callaghan Elementary School, Covington, VA

"First-year principals need a mentor, and if one is not readily available, then this book helps fulfill the need. I found myself answering the questions, filling in the blanks, or considering how a scenario played out."
—Ann Porter, Principal
Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Grand Forks, SD

A focused, organized approach to help first-year school leaders succeed and grow on the job!

Based on more than 40 years of experience as an educator, principal, and principal mentor, Frederick Lindley defines the role of a successful school principal as an effective leader with strong management skills. Written in a conversational style, this portable guide helps entry-level principals and their mentors navigate through the first days and months of a principalship.

Designed around the nine-month school year, this book incorporates the revised 2008 ISLLC standards and emphasizes organization, communication, nurturing the mentoring relationship, and using a balanced approach to leading and managing. Readers will also find information on short-term and long-term administrative responsibilities and help in planning for the second year as principal. This second edition includes:

  • Ten core characteristics of successful strategies for improving student achievement
  • New "A-to-Z tips" on topics such as delegating, equity and fairness, grace under pressure, time management, and NCLB
  • Recommended reading resources for extended learning in each chapter
  • A chapter focused on support for the principal-mentor

The second edition of The Portable Mentor is an ideal professional growth resource that is always conveniently at hand to help school leaders successfully meet the challenges of their jobs.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Part I. Defining the Job

  • 1. Which Way Is North?
  • 2. How Do You Organize the Contents of Your Garage?
  • 3. Will These Six Standards Work for You?

Recommended Readings Related to "Defining the Job"

Recommended Readings Related to "Defining the Job"

Part II. Doing the Job

  • 4. An Overview of Tasks Entry-Year Principals Need to Accomplish
  • 5. Tasks to Be Accomplished Before the School Year Begins (July-August)
  • 6. Tasks to Accomplished as the School Year Begins (The First Day of School)
  • 7. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Week)
  • 8. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Month)
  • 9. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (September)
  • 10. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (October)
  • 11. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (November)
  • 12. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (December)
  • 13. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (January)
  • 14. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (February)
  • 15. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (March)
  • 16. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (April)
  • 17. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (May)
  • 18. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (June)
  • 19. Tasks to Be Accomplished for the Next School Year (July-August)

Recommended Readings Related to "Doing the Job"

Recommended Readings Related to "Doing the Job"

Part III. Deciphering the Job

  • 20. Fred's Handy-Dandy "A to Z" List of Tips for the Entry-Year Principal
  • 21. Things Momma Never Told Me About Working With People
  • 22. Communication Skills That People Talk About, but...

Recommended Readings Related to "Deciphering the Job"

Recommended Readings Related to "Deciphering the Job"

Part IV. Mentoring the Mentor

  • 23. Determine Expectations
  • 24. Build and Maintain the Mentoring Relationship
  • 25. Help Your Mentee Survive on the Job
  • 26. Help Your Mentee Improve on the Job
  • 27. Promote Your Mentee's Professional Growth Through ISLLC-Based Scenarios
  • 28. Help Your Mentee Prepare to Document Her or His Leadership

Recommended Readings Related to "Mentoring the Mentor"

Recommended Readings Related to "Mentoring the Mentor"

References

References

Index

Index

Description

Leadership Solutions

"The book is full of strategies and tips. Principals, those wanting to be principals, and those mentoring principals will find this book very useful."
—Nancy M. Moga, Principal
Callaghan Elementary School, Covington, VA

"First-year principals need a mentor, and if one is not readily available, then this book helps fulfill the need. I found myself answering the questions, filling in the blanks, or considering how a scenario played out."
—Ann Porter, Principal
Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Grand Forks, SD

A focused, organized approach to help first-year school leaders succeed and grow on the job!

Based on more than 40 years of experience as an educator, principal, and principal mentor, Frederick Lindley defines the role of a successful school principal as an effective leader with strong management skills. Written in a conversational style, this portable guide helps entry-level principals and their mentors navigate through the first days and months of a principalship.

Designed around the nine-month school year, this book incorporates the revised 2008 ISLLC standards and emphasizes organization, communication, nurturing the mentoring relationship, and using a balanced approach to leading and managing. Readers will also find information on short-term and long-term administrative responsibilities and help in planning for the second year as principal. This second edition includes:

  • Ten core characteristics of successful strategies for improving student achievement
  • New "A-to-Z tips" on topics such as delegating, equity and fairness, grace under pressure, time management, and NCLB
  • Recommended reading resources for extended learning in each chapter
  • A chapter focused on support for the principal-mentor

The second edition of The Portable Mentor is an ideal professional growth resource that is always conveniently at hand to help school leaders successfully meet the challenges of their jobs.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Part I. Defining the Job

  • 1. Which Way Is North?
  • 2. How Do You Organize the Contents of Your Garage?
  • 3. Will These Six Standards Work for You?

Recommended Readings Related to "Defining the Job"

Recommended Readings Related to "Defining the Job"

Part II. Doing the Job

  • 4. An Overview of Tasks Entry-Year Principals Need to Accomplish
  • 5. Tasks to Be Accomplished Before the School Year Begins (July-August)
  • 6. Tasks to Accomplished as the School Year Begins (The First Day of School)
  • 7. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Week)
  • 8. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Month)
  • 9. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (September)
  • 10. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (October)
  • 11. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (November)
  • 12. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (December)
  • 13. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (January)
  • 14. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (February)
  • 15. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (March)
  • 16. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (April)
  • 17. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (May)
  • 18. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (June)
  • 19. Tasks to Be Accomplished for the Next School Year (July-August)

Recommended Readings Related to "Doing the Job"

Recommended Readings Related to "Doing the Job"

Part III. Deciphering the Job

  • 20. Fred's Handy-Dandy "A to Z" List of Tips for the Entry-Year Principal
  • 21. Things Momma Never Told Me About Working With People
  • 22. Communication Skills That People Talk About, but...

Recommended Readings Related to "Deciphering the Job"

Recommended Readings Related to "Deciphering the Job"

Part IV. Mentoring the Mentor

  • 23. Determine Expectations
  • 24. Build and Maintain the Mentoring Relationship
  • 25. Help Your Mentee Survive on the Job
  • 26. Help Your Mentee Improve on the Job
  • 27. Promote Your Mentee's Professional Growth Through ISLLC-Based Scenarios
  • 28. Help Your Mentee Prepare to Document Her or His Leadership

Recommended Readings Related to "Mentoring the Mentor"

Recommended Readings Related to "Mentoring the Mentor"

References

References

Index

Index

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A Resource Guide for Entry-Year Principals and Mentors

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Leadership Solutions

"The book is full of strategies and tips. Principals, those wanting to be principals, and those mentoring principals will find this book very useful."
—Nancy M. Moga, Principal
Callaghan Elementary School, Covington, VA

"First-year principals need a mentor, and if one is not readily available, then this book helps fulfill the need. I found myself answering the questions, filling in the blanks, or considering how a scenario played out."
—Ann Porter, Principal
Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Grand Forks, SD

A focused, organized approach to help first-year school leaders succeed and grow on the job!

Based on more than 40 years of experience as an educator, principal, and principal mentor, Frederick Lindley defines the role of a successful school principal as an effective leader with strong management skills. Written in a conversational style, this portable guide helps entry-level principals and their mentors navigate through the first days and months of a principalship.

Designed around the nine-month school year, this book incorporates the revised 2008 ISLLC standards and emphasizes organization, communication, nurturing the mentoring relationship, and using a balanced approach to leading and managing. Readers will also find information on short-term and long-term administrative responsibilities and help in planning for the second year as principal. This second edition includes:

  • Ten core characteristics of successful strategies for improving student achievement
  • New "A-to-Z tips" on topics such as delegating, equity and fairness, grace under pressure, time management, and NCLB
  • Recommended reading resources for extended learning in each chapter
  • A chapter focused on support for the principal-mentor

The second edition of The Portable Mentor is an ideal professional growth resource that is always conveniently at hand to help school leaders successfully meet the challenges of their jobs.


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Part I. Defining the Job
  • 1. Which Way Is North?
  • 2. How Do You Organize the Contents of Your Garage?
  • 3. Will These Six Standards Work for You?
  • Recommended Readings Related to "Defining the Job"
  • Part II. Doing the Job
  • 4. An Overview of Tasks Entry-Year Principals Need to Accomplish
  • 5. Tasks to Be Accomplished Before the School Year Begins (July-August)
  • 6. Tasks to Accomplished as the School Year Begins (The First Day of School)
  • 7. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Week)
  • 8. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (Each Month)
  • 9. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (September)
  • 10. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (October)
  • 11. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (November)
  • 12. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (December)
  • 13. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (January)
  • 14. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (February)
  • 15. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (March)
  • 16. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (April)
  • 17. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (May)
  • 18. Tasks to Be Accomplished as the School Year Progresses (June)
  • 19. Tasks to Be Accomplished for the Next School Year (July-August)
  • Recommended Readings Related to "Doing the Job"
  • Part III. Deciphering the Job
  • 20. Fred's Handy-Dandy "A to Z" List of Tips for the Entry-Year Principal
  • 21. Things Momma Never Told Me About Working With People
  • 22. Communication Skills That People Talk About, but...
  • Recommended Readings Related to "Deciphering the Job"
  • Part IV. Mentoring the Mentor
  • 23. Determine Expectations
  • 24. Build and Maintain the Mentoring Relationship
  • 25. Help Your Mentee Survive on the Job
  • 26. Help Your Mentee Improve on the Job
  • 27. Promote Your Mentee's Professional Growth Through ISLLC-Based Scenarios
  • 28. Help Your Mentee Prepare to Document Her or His Leadership
  • Recommended Readings Related to "Mentoring the Mentor"
  • References
  • Index

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"A nice, quick look at the complex role of the principal. The strengths of the book lie in its inherent utility to the field."
Edward J. Drugo, Principal, Latrobe Elementary School, PA
"A great how-to book, informative, easy to read, and well organized. This book is helpful to those seeking to understand the principalship and for those preparing future principals. Anything that can help the novice principal learn the tricks of the trade is a valuable tool!"
Kevin R. Fitzgerald, Principal, Caesar Rodney High School, Camden, DE
"First-year principals need a mentor, and if one is not readily available, then this book helps to fulfill the need. I found myself answering the questions, filling in the blanks, or considering how a scenario played out."
Ann Porter, Former Principal, Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Grand Forks, ND
"The book is full of strategies and tips. It can be read quickly and kept on the desk as a reference tool! Principals, those wanting to be principals, and those mentoring principals will find this book very useful."
Nancy M. Moga, Principal, Callaghan Elementary School, Covington, VA

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