Specific to the Maine Learning Technology Initiative, we have created a document we call «Suggestions for a Principal Who Is New to the MLTI» to support the
development of effective principals in a one - to - one setting.
And federal efforts such as Race to the Top are emphasizing the importance
of effective principals in boosting teaching and learning.
Of the 11 core
capabilities of effective principals 8 are linked to social and emotional intelligence — knowing how to communicate positively, stay calm in a crisis, handle challenges well and promote positive emotions across the school.
Recognizing the importance
of effective principals for improved student outcomes, TEA identified the need for a principal evaluation system informed by research to provide specific feedback and support for school leaders.
In addition to examining principals» impact on student achievement on standardized tests, the study explored patterns of change in the composition of schools» teaching staff (reflecting the
ability of effective principals to recruit and retain teaching talent), as well as the movement of principal talent across schools.
We are excited to be part of an ambitious initiative that will provide hard evidence about whether and how building a complete
pipeline of effective principals can boost student achievement.»
The George W. Bush Institute's Principal Talent Management Framework guides school district leaders and policymakers, helping them understand the fundamental components and
interconnectivity of effective principal talent management systems.
With CEL's new, research - based
Attributes of Effective Principal Supervisor Coaching Sessions as an observation framework, participants visited ten different coaching sessions and provided feedback to Denver Public Schools leaders.
Despite the clear importance
of effective principal leadership, there is not yet a large body of definitive research that provides empirical evidence attesting to the effect of specific principal talent management policies and practices.
It lays out the skills, experience, and dispositional qualities that districts should seek in candidates, describes
examples of effective principal practice to assess in potential principal supervisor candidates, and provides sample behavioral interview questions and simulated practice activities to use when evaluating candidates» skills and mindset.
To learn more about the characteristics
of effective principal mentoring programs, see A Wallace Perspective: Getting Principal Mentoring Right: Lessons from the Field.
Second, MDE will work closely with Michigan's professional organizations to develop guidance for LEAs in identifying and cultivating the skills and
dispositions of effective principal mentors and provide professional learning opportunities, including communities of practice, for high - potential principals to become mentors.
They are echoed in the Learning First Alliance's new compendium The Elements of Success: 10 Million Speak on Schools That Work, in NAESP's Leading Learning Communities standards for principals, in the Professional Standards for Education Leaders (formerly ISLLIC), and in The Wallace Foundation's five key
practices of effective principals, which we drill down on in the accompanying supplement to this issue of Principal magazine.
Implementing these strategies at the district level requires a shared understanding of the
characteristics of effective principals — as well as an understanding of the factors that make for a strong candidate pool, both of which can vary by district and school context.
That brings us to Wallace's five key practices
of effective principals.
While additional research is needed on the characteristics
of effective principals and how to best identify «fit,» experts encourage districts to use data tracking systems to learn more about the characteristics and experiences of successful principals in their own systems.
School Leadership in Action: Principal Practices is a series of videos featuring exemplary principals in varied school settings nationwide, who bring to life and reinforce the five key practices
of effective principals:
Commissioned by the Wallace Foundation, School Leadership in Action: Principal Practices is a series of videos featuring exemplary principals in varied school settings nationwide, who bring to life and reinforce the five key practices
of effective principals.
Setting aside dedicated funds for the recruitment, training and development of effective principals
The video series School Leadership in Action: Principal Practices features exemplary principals in varied school settings nationwide, who bring to life and reinforce the key practices
of effective principals.