Book Introduction by Montree Polyium Associate Dean School of Liberal Arts August 23, 2013

Educators Administrators Managers Office professionals English learners and

Anyone who wants to be more effective, forward thinking, and on the cutting edge of their professional practice

To educate administrators and educators on the laws, practices, and recommendations needed to protect themselves and the reputation of their schools To help administrators realize that they live in a more transparent and global society To teach formal English expressions

1.An overview of school law and discipline 2.School documents 3.Conducting efficient meetings 4.Evaluations 5.Union issues 6.Curriculum and standardized testing 7.Other important phrases for administrators

Corporal punishment Smoking, drugs, and alcohol Freedom of speech in schools Dress code Cyber threats and bullying Weapons / Violent acts Government regulations Legal wording for field trips and other school-sponsored events 1

Students of different cultural and economic backgrounds Accreditation documents Special education documents Documentation of classroom activities School committee reports Describing a safety situation Crisis management reports School handbooks, policies, and procedural guides 2

Taking minutes Faculty meetings Community meetings Program meetings Unplanned meetings Meetings with student groups 3

Self-Performance Accreditation Process Supervisor and Team Leader Professional Development and Committee Work Classroom Observation Lesson Plan Department and Leadership Underperforming and Needs Improvement 4

Negotiating Contracts Resolving Contract Disputes Grievance Procedures 5

Course Descriptions Indicate Compliance with Government Guidelines Curriculum Reports Designing and Assessing Educational Objectives 6

Defining a School within a District Writing School Grants Professional Development Faculty Notices Student Bulletins Student Announcements 7

Make use of individual technical terms. Copy the whole relevant phrases or sentences. Add your office’s information in appropriate parts. Modify the sample phrases to fit SPUC settings.

Technical terms Structure and written expressions Your own phrases / sentences Writing and speaking practice

Thank you Montree Polyium Associate Dean School of Liberal Arts Sripatum University - Chonburi Campus 79 Bangna-Trad Road, Muang, Chonburi THAILAND Tel: +66 (0) ext (office) +66 (0) (cell)