Welcome to the companion website for Introduction to the Principalship: Theory to Practice by Leslie S. Kaplan and William A. Owings. This important book helps aspiring principals develop a vision for improvement, make decisions and manage conflict, build teachers’ capacity, communicate, monitor the organization’s performance, and create a school climate of mutual respect. Each chapter offers opportunities for readers to create personal meaning and explore new ways of doing leadership. Providing both the theoretical framework and skills for effective practice, Introduction to the Principalship addresses the most urgent and relevant issues for promoting every student’s success.

On this interactive website, instructors and students will find a wealth of resources for each chapter:

  • Downloadable PowerPoints for instructors, complete with key figures and terms from each chapter.
  • Online Resources for Discussion, including links to relevant videos and readings accompanied by questions and prompts to guide classroom discussion.