The best of the NASSP bulletin: readings in secondary school administration

This collection of readings on secondary school principalship consists of selected articles published in the NASSP Bulletin from 1980 to 1985. The book is divided into eight topical chapters, each consisting of articles by different authors. The introductory chapter consists of five articles that focus on the role of the secondary school principal, discussing general competencies required for the position and providing advice for new principals. Chapter 2 consists of five articles addressing leadership styles, characteristics, and responsibilities. Chapter 3 consists of five articles on personnel administration, including advice on teacher recruitment, teacher evaluation, and staff development. Chapter 4 focuses on instructional leadership, while chapter 5 concerns noninstructional leadership, addressing such issues as emergency preparedness, combatting vandalism, and school financing. The final three chapters focus on the role of the principal in student personnel services (five articles), the principal as a community relations specialist (three articles), and being an effective secondary school principal (five articles). (TE)