Remembering What's Important

Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Table of Contents
Chapter 4 Introduction
Chapter 5 Chapter 1: Surviving
Chapter 6 Chapter 2: Improving Instruction: Guidelines for the Observation Process
Chapter 7 Chapter 3: Improving Instruction: Alternative Observations and Other Practices
Chapter 8 Chapter 4: Hiring New Staff
Chapter 9 Chapter 5: Training and Retaining New Teachers: The Critical First Week
Chapter 10 Chapter 6: Training and Retaining New Teachers: The Fall Semester
Chapter 11 Chapter 7: Training and Retaining New Teachers: The Spring Semester
Chapter 12 Chapter 8: Creating a Positive School Ambience: Respect, Instruction, Welcome
Chapter 13 Chapter 9: Creating a Positive School Ambience: Support Services, Parental Involvement, Staff Development, Punitive Measures
Chapter 14 Chapter 10: Establishing Formal and Informal Systems for Creating a Positive School Ambience
Chapter 15 Chapter 11: Working with the Custodian and Physical Plant
Chapter 16 Chapter 12: Dealing with the Larger Context: The School District, Media, Advisory Boards and Celebrities
Chapter 17 Chapter 13 Dealing with the Larger Context: Politics, Parents and Panaceas
Chapter 18 Chapter 14: Passing the Baton
Chapter 19 Appendices
Chapter 20 Appendix A: Standard Answer Sheet
Chapter 21 Appendix B: Proctoring Standardized Examinations
Chapter 22 Appendix F: Auditorium Murals
Chapter 23 Acknowledgments

As a former student of Charles Bonnici, his lectures and wisdom have been instrumental to my development as a school leader. Schools are complex organizations that Mr. Bonnici helps you understand through careful analysis and thoughtful reflection. This book is a must read for every novice school leader!