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Phase One of Instructional Leadership

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Phase One of Instructional Leadership The Instructional Leader is on who is very capable of setting goals for student learning; goals that are achievable and realistic. Leaders can do this by understanding their curriculum, providing the appropriate resources to support that curriculum, and understanding the historical data for the community they serve.   The Instructional Leader knows how to employee staff that supports the goals they are trying to accomplish. They employee teachers who are dedicated to teaching students, who are willing to work tirelessly for the cause, who understand the psychology of teaching and learning, teachers who believe in second chances for students, who understand how to differentiate the instruction, and teachers who work hard but smart. The Instructional Leader sets the foundation for the school by: creating procedures and processes for every situation that might arise. Procedures serve as the foundation for any organization. A good scho...

Summer Leadership – What principals should do during the summer? Part 2

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What is the work for next year? Before beginning the planning process for the next year, principals should spend time reviewing what happened during the year that ended. They should begin with registration of the previous year and go through school closing at the end of the year.  Take a minute to write down each activity, each program, each strategy that was implemented and review how to make those processes better, what you might want to add for the next year, and who will be responsible for each of those areas. After completing this written activity, take each activity; strategy, and program develop a short-term plan as to how it can be better and more effective for the upcoming school year. Review the materials, textbooks, supplies, and equipment and place orders as needed to replace broken items, order additional for possible new students,, and make sure teachers have the supplies they need to begin the year. Remember to review your operational processes: fire and tornado dr...