Creating a Positive School Culture : How Principals and Teachers Can Solve Problems Together

Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Understanding the Different Experiences of Teachers and Principals 2. Creating the Environment for Change 3. Typical School Culture Problems and Their Effects 4. When Serious Problems Divide the Staff 5. Changing Staff Habits Without Conflicts 6. Preventing Problems and Creating a Climate of Support 7. Practices to Support a Caring School Culture 8. Working With Parents and Volunteers Conclusion Resource A: Glossary Resource B: Staff Development Activity: Merging Stories Exercise Resource C: Summary of School Climate Problems and Practices That Prevent Them Resource D: Job Satisfaction Survey Resource E: Teacher Survey Resource F: Principal Interview Protocol References Index