The Principal as Instructional Leader: A Practical Handbook, 3rd ed. (©2013, Eye On Education: Larchmont, NY) by Sally J. Zepeda offers savvy advice, practical tools, and examples from real schools to help both new and experienced principals and their assistants improve teacher effectiveness and boost student achievement. The focus is on improving observations, assessing school culture and climate, addressing marginal teaching, and supporting adult learning. Practicing principals and principals-in-training should read this book. Be sure to click the icon at the bottom of any page to purchase.