Overview

Principal Presence is a practical, no-nonsense guide for school leaders who want to sharpen their focus on what matters most—improving teaching and learning. Designed for busy principals juggling competing demands, this book cuts through the noise to spotlight the five foundational systems every school needs to thrive: Communication, Collaboration, Lesson Planning, Instructional Snapshots, and Data Monitoring. Grounded in real-world leadership and built for immediate application, Principal Presence offers a clear framework for establishing and sustaining these systems to drive instructional excellence. Readers will learn how to create structures that support teacher growth, foster accountability, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. In addition, the book provides actionable strategies for managing a professional calendar that aligns with instructional priorities. By building predictability into the school day and ensuring regular monitoring of instruction and data, principals can reclaim their time and amplify their impact. Whether you’re a new or veteran school leader, Principal Presence equips you with the tools to lead with intention, build systems that stick, and stay consistently present where it counts most—inside classrooms.

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Author:   Courtney Gober
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.233kg
ISBN:  

9798216376255

Pages:   136
Publication Date:   11 June 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Principal Presence, Principal Mystique Section One: Becoming a Principal Chapter 1: When I’m Principal The Confident Teacher Assistant Principal: From Firefighter to Lifeguard I’m Ready! Put Me In! Chapter 2: You’re Named Principal. Now What? And the New Principal Is Prepare Your Family and Remember to Put Them First! The “OH CRAP” Moment Chapter 3: Learn About What You Have Inherited The Transition Two Ears, One Mouth Principal Honeymoons Are Short, So SWOT Early Chapter 4: The Role of the Principal Established Roles in Current School Leadership Leveraging Autonomy as a Principal31 Five Systems for an Effective School—An Overview Communication Collaboration—PLCs Lesson Planning Managing and Monitoring Data The Instructional Snapshot Chapter 5: First Things First—Organize Your Organization Organize Your Staff Who Takes Care of the Parents and Community? Nurture Your Students Empower Your APs and Provide Principal Access Section 2: How We Do School Chapter 6: Communication Know Your Stakeholders The Three-Pronged Plan for Communication The Staff Monday Memo The School Newsletter (Parents and Community) Communication with Students Chapter 7: Collaboration Collaborate or Co-blaborate Good Is the Enemy of Great Administrators in PLCs A True PLC Culture Chapter 8: Lesson Planning Nothing New Lesson Plan Essentials—The Heading Lesson Plan Essentials—Learning Activities Sample 4th Grade Math Lesson Lesson Plan Essentials—Feedback Chapter 9: Instructional Snapshots High Reliability Schools HRS Level 2—Effective Teaching in Every Classroom Instructional Model Instructional Snapshots Chapter 10: Data Monitoring Eating an Elephant Data Management Inspect What You Expect Attendance, Discipline, and Grades PLC Data (Formative and Summative) Interventions State and National Norm-Referenced Assessments Asking Questions of Your Dat Red Bears Knowing Students by Name and Need Predicting Your Accountability Section 3: The Predictable Principal Chapter 11: Your Consistency Being Predictable Being Unpredictable Catchphrases Lead to Predictability Chapter 12: Your Time Schedule Your Priorities Sample Week MONDAY (MEETINGS DAY) TUESDAY (OPEN DAY) WEDNESDAY (DISTRICT DAY) THURSDAY (OPEN DAY) FRIDAY (CATCH UP AND PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK) Not Everything Is an Emergency Chapter 13: Your Legacy Personal Legacy Institutional Legacy Conclusion References

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Dr. Courtney Gober is an experienced campus and district leader with a strong background in school administration and leadership development.

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