“Dr. Mike Bishop provides a road map on how to further develop Collaborative Learning Teams to effectively improve the alignment, rigor, and engagement found in classroom lessons.”
William BixbyEducational leader
Principal Playbook / The Book
What They Don’t Teach
in Principal School
Decades of real-world experience, practical insight, and an unwavering belief in the power of strong school leadership.
The part of the job nobody wrote down.
Stepping into the principal’s office comes with challenges no graduate program can fully prepare you for. The book collects the day-to-day leadership moves that make or break a first year: planning for success, promoting leadership among students and staff, running meetings that are worth holding, and navigating the people side of the role.
It is written for educators training to become administrators and for those already in the chair, and it is the source the Principal Playbook program was built on.
A vision beyond the page: bringing the true stories of school leadership to the screen.
Dr. Bishop’s stated intention for these leadership narratives
Chapter TwoWhat readers said
“Well written, and an excellent book for educators training to become administrators or those who are already in administration. Highly recommended.”
Ted SalmonChesterfield County Public Schools, retired
“He demonstrates his orientation to the needs of people and organizations through his insider view in his latest publication.”
Stewart RobersonSuperintendent, retired
Chapter ThreeAcknowledgements
With thanks.
Publishing team
To Americans Book Publishers, including Precious Harry Conway, my faithful agent, and the editors who believed a good product is worth the effort.
Spiritual foundation
To God’s patience in bringing me to that place where I know I’m His precious child.
Inspiration
To the Saints, whose writings convince a soul who longs to be loved that Jesus is Love waiting.
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Develop people. Build culture. Leave a legacy.
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