1. The hierarchy of mentorship -- 2. Professional goal setting -- 3. Leadership evaluation tool -- 4. Professional standards, personal life -- 5. Defining leadership -- 6. Mentoring the leader -- 7. Understanding school culture -- 8. Planning -- 9. Starting the school year : between the last day and staff preparation days -- 10. School safety and crisis management -- 11. Time management -- 12. Decision making -- 13. Professional development and training -- 14. Testing and assessment -- 15. Student achievement -- 16. Behavior management -- 17. Dealing with the difficult -- 18. Communication -- 19. Walk-throughs -- 20. Staff observations and evaluations -- 21. Unions and contracts -- 22. Recognizing accomplishments -- 23. Programs and assemblies -- 24. Top ten list : "what do you expect from your supervisor?" -- 25. Resources and support for the educational leader.