The Principal's Guide by Shawn Joseph Features Expert Advice on Creating Instructional Momentum

LARCHMONT, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The first 100 days of the school year can be the most important days for principals, administrators, and other school leaders. Renowned educator Shawn Joseph shows principals at all stages of their careers, school leaders of all types, and anyone interested in the principalship what can be done during this critical time period to build momentum and lay the foundation for a strong instructional program from July to June. The Principal's Guide to the First 100 Days of the School Year: Creating Instructional Momentum, published by Eye On Education, provides practical advice for school leaders that can be utilized throughout the year. Resources are provided that can be readily used to create instructional momentum.

The book is clearly communicated in practical language, and includes a timeline of suggested activities at the end of each chapter. Shawn Joseph takes readers through the five key areas of creating instructional momentum: vision, instructional leadership, politics, data, and planning. Joseph's book has been called "an invaluable resource for school leaders," (Gregory Thornton, Superintendent, Milwaukee Public Schools) and "encouraging, informative, and relevant" (Todd Whitaker, Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Bayh College of Education, Indiana State University).

Dr. Shawn Joseph's passion for educating children and adults has led him to serve in a number of positions in the world of education. He has been an English teacher, reading specialist, team leader, assistant principal, principal, and a central office administrator. In 2010, Dr. Joseph was the recipient of the American Educational Research Association's Outstanding Dissertation Award in the area of Educational Leadership.

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