<p><strong><em>Get organized, plan effectively, and keep your school running smoothly!<br/><br/></em></strong>Developed for both aspiring and experienced elementary school principals, this unique resource-updated from the top-selling first edition-lays out everyday challenges and administrative necessities to help you plan strategically for the academic year. This month-by-month planning tool, designed by veteran administrators, helps you get off on the right foot in July to set your course for a successful school year. Its emphasis is to help principals develop the skills to foresee future calendar events, and to put into operation specific plans to maintain a calm learning environment. <br/><br/>Chapters cover key tasks for each month, beginning in July, and contain:<br/></p><ul><li><strong>Overview</strong> of tasks <li><strong>Communications</strong>-letters, memos, correspondence, media relations, including sample documents <li><strong>Planning</strong>-workshops, orientation