Table of Contents
Introduction; Chapter 1 Why Schools Need Collaborative Leaders; Collaborative School Leaders Know What They Stand For; Collaborative School Leaders Find Out What Other People Stand For; Collaborative School Leaders Seek Conflict, Find Problems, and Make Connections; Collaborative School Leaders Think Creatively, Stimulate Humor, and Inspire Generosity; Collaborative School Leaders Teach Hope; Chapter 2 Student Achievement and Discipline; Collaborative School Leaders Share Instructional Opportunities, Choices, and Wisdom; Collaborative School Leaders Dispel Myths and Counter Gossip; Collaborative School Leaders Use Data and Language to Share Experiences; Collaborative School Leaders Are Principally Principled Teachers for Everyone; Collaborative School Leaders Ensure Positive Teacher–Student Relationships; Collaborative School Leaders Leverage Community Support for Students, Teachers, and Their Families; Chapter 3 School Culture and Community; Collaborative School Leaders Monitor the Environment; Collaborative School Leaders Maintain the Health of the Environment; Collaborative School Leaders Honor a Student-Centered Culture over an Adult-Centered Culture; Chapter 4 Administrivia; Collaborative School Leaders Delegate and Check; Collaborative School Leaders Follow the Owner’s Manual for Regular Maintenance; Collaborative School Leaders Recognize the Sound of a Smoothly Running Engine; Collaborative School Leaders Set Goals and Monitor Indicators; Chapter 5 Attending to the Health and Welfare of Collaborative Leaders; Collaborative School Leaders Maintain Their Physical Health; Collaborative School Leaders Maintain Their Mental Health;