An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire: How to Prepare for and Survive the Position

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An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire addresses common pitfalls and the knowledge necessary to succeed in this administrative position. Some of the topics in this how-to guide include the specific role of the assistant principal, legal issues in the school system, dealing with parents and guardians, methods to document all interactions, working with classroom teachers, and school discipline. This manual is reader-friendly, practical, and useful, as it provides the opportunity for the kind of dialogue that will shorten the administrative learning curve.

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An Assistant Principal's Guide . . . Into the Fire... is very informative and...many new administrators will find the publication valuable. -- Debbie Finkes, superintendent, Clark-Shawnee Local Schools, Ohio
[This book] provides an easy-to-follow template for meaningful discussions.... While Chad Mason offers suggestions along the way, the most worthwhile thrust of the book is in its open-endedness ... that will help generate real-life discussions while building confidence in the young administrator. -- Mark Eatherton, assistant principal, Dublin Scioto High School, Ohio

Author Bio

Chad Mason has been in education for nearly fifteen years. He has served as a high school business teacher, a varsity girls' basketball coach, academic team advisor, and high school assistant principal and principal.