Principal Talk!: The Art of Effective Communication in Successful School Leadership (School Talk series) [Paperback]

Cheli Cerra (Author), Ruth Jacoby (Author)

Book Description

Series: School Talk series | Publication Date: April 1, 2005

Principal Talk! provides 52 practical and useful scenarios to implement  communication with teachers, parents, staff, and the community. Keep your cool and soar to new heights with insightful tips, worksheets, checklists, and sample letters for leadership success. Are you concerned about:

• Maintaining and sustaining a high caliber of student achievement?
• Communicating the school’s successes in a positive way?
• Establishing credibility in the community?
• Promoting and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment?

If you answered yes, then Principal Talk! is the book you need. For aspiring as well as veteran principals, this “no-nonsense” book summarizes how to be an educational leader and advocate in today’s educational environment.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Principal Talk! provides simple communication strategies and advice to keep teachers, students, parents, staff, and the community in your corner. A must-read for today’s educational leader to be successful in today’s reform climate."
--Jack Canfield, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul

From the Back Cover

A must-have book for all principals!

Principal Talk! provides 52 practical and useful scenarios to implement communication with teachers, parents, students, staff, and the community. Keep your cool and soar to new heights with insightful tips, worksheets, checklists, and sample letters for leadership success. Are you concerned about:

• Maintaining and sustaining a high caliber of student achievement?
• Communicating the school's successes in a positive way?
• Establishing credibility in the community?
• Promoting and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment?

If you answered yes, then Principal Talk! is the book you need. For aspiring as well as veteran principals, this no-nonsense book summarizes how to be an educational leader and advocate in today's educational environment.

"Principal Talk! provides simple communication strategies and advice to keep teachers, students, parents, staff and the community in your corner. A must-read for today's educational leader to be successful in today's reform climate."
—Jack Canfield Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787979112
• ISBN-13: 978-0787979119
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #963,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Principal Talk!, January 22, 2008

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This review is from: Principal Talk!: The Art of Effective Communication in Successful School Leadership (School Talk series) (Paperback)

Effective communication is crucial for school administrators. Principal Talk! is an excellent resource, with ready made forms and great tips on how to handle different situations. A must have especially for those seeking a degree in education leadership.