/principal-pd Principal PD en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:16:05 GMT /leadership/who-trains-the-trainers-in-the-science-of-reading/2024/06 How three districts help their principals learn, practice, and sustain the “science of reading” implementation in their schools. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:16:05 GMT /leadership/who-trains-the-trainers-in-the-science-of-reading/2024/06 /leadership/leading-on-the-science-of-reading-principals-share-what-theyve-learned/2024/05 Three school leaders share insights on how they changed the way reading was taught in their schools. Wed, 29 May 2024 18:38:49 GMT /leadership/leading-on-the-science-of-reading-principals-share-what-theyve-learned/2024/05 /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 The push to shifting schools to the science of reading has often neglected the vital role of the principal. Fri, 24 May 2024 19:13:16 GMT /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 /leadership/this-state-created-a-retention-system-for-principals-heres-why-it-worked/2024/02 Missouri has deepened the support it offers to new principals through a partly federally funded, two-year mentoring program. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:07:51 GMT /leadership/this-state-created-a-retention-system-for-principals-heres-why-it-worked/2024/02 /leadership/principals-have-an-increasingly-tough-gig-enter-the-principal-coach/2023/12 Coaches can help principals look after their own well-being and delegate responsibility. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:59:35 GMT /leadership/principals-have-an-increasingly-tough-gig-enter-the-principal-coach/2023/12 /technology/opinion-i-tried-ai-as-a-virtual-coaching-assistant-heres-what-happened/2023/11 Is using an artificial intelligence note-taking tool appropriate during leadership- coaching sessions? Here's what AI had to say. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:52:33 GMT /technology/opinion-i-tried-ai-as-a-virtual-coaching-assistant-heres-what-happened/2023/11 /leadership/opinion-principals-need-support-thats-where-principal-coaches-come-in/2023/10 There are four important things that a seasoned principal coach knows how to do, writes the Metro Nashville superintendent. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:32:36 GMT /leadership/opinion-principals-need-support-thats-where-principal-coaches-come-in/2023/10 /leadership/opinion-what-do-educators-want-from-professional-development/2023/10 Traditional PD often overlooks the authenticity and relevancy that teachers need for ongoing professional growth. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:03:36 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-do-educators-want-from-professional-development/2023/10 /leadership/a-districts-coaching-program-for-principals-takes-a-holistic-approach-to-address-the-struggle-with-stress/2023/07 A large urban district adopted a coaching program to support school leaders' individual needs and behaviors, not just instructional concerns. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:48:11 GMT /leadership/a-districts-coaching-program-for-principals-takes-a-holistic-approach-to-address-the-struggle-with-stress/2023/07 /leadership/how-to-support-male-school-leaders-of-color-6-tips-from-a-district-university-partnership/2023/06 Chicago schools and National Louis University are working to increase school leaders who are Black and Latino men. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:58:40 GMT /leadership/how-to-support-male-school-leaders-of-color-6-tips-from-a-district-university-partnership/2023/06 /leadership/opinion-want-to-strengthen-leadership-coaching-try-collaborative-inquiry/2023/06 Education leaders need to be a part of the inquiry process so that they, too, can grow. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:02:44 GMT /leadership/opinion-want-to-strengthen-leadership-coaching-try-collaborative-inquiry/2023/06 /leadership/how-carefully-tailored-pd-can-help-principals-become-equity-leaders/2022/09 A partnership involving several districts suggests smart professional development can help principals improve equitable practices. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:48:56 GMT /leadership/how-carefully-tailored-pd-can-help-principals-become-equity-leaders/2022/09 /leadership/a-big-gap-in-k-12-leadership-prep-teaching-school-finance-skills/2022/07 More than half of prep programs in a recent review did not prepare principals to master basic financial tasks. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:35:54 GMT /leadership/a-big-gap-in-k-12-leadership-prep-teaching-school-finance-skills/2022/07 /leadership/principal-prep-and-pd-what-works-and-whats-being-left-out/2022/06 Decades of research has clarified what effective principals need to know and where training programs succeed or lag. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:21:59 GMT /leadership/principal-prep-and-pd-what-works-and-whats-being-left-out/2022/06 /leadership/for-principals-prep-and-pd-fall-short-new-report-finds/2022/06 Training programs for principals are slowly, but unevenly, adapting to the research on how principals affect students and teachers. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:05:14 GMT /leadership/for-principals-prep-and-pd-fall-short-new-report-finds/2022/06 /leadership/opinion-principals-are-running-scared-heres-how-to-steady-them/2022/05 Mentorship is an old idea with new currency, write the authors of a recent book on helping school leaders thrive. Tue, 10 May 2022 20:14:15 GMT /leadership/opinion-principals-are-running-scared-heres-how-to-steady-them/2022/05 /leadership/opinion-management-vs-instructional-leadership-dont-get-caught-up-in-dualistic-thinking/2022/03 There is a constant debate focusing on instructional leadership vs. management. During this time, it's important to look beyond the debate. Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:45:23 GMT /leadership/opinion-management-vs-instructional-leadership-dont-get-caught-up-in-dualistic-thinking/2022/03 /events/online-summit/whats-next-for-professional-development-an-overview-for-principals Join fellow educators and administrators in this discussion on professional development for principals and administrators. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:01 GMT /events/online-summit/whats-next-for-professional-development-an-overview-for-principals /leadership/video-providing-critical-support-a-new-principal-and-her-coach/2021/11 Here's how one district uses coaches to guide new principals through their early years. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:40:35 GMT /leadership/video-providing-critical-support-a-new-principal-and-her-coach/2021/11 /leadership/how-principal-professional-development-is-evolving This special report looks at fresh ways to frame continued professional learning for school leaders. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:28:08 GMT /leadership/how-principal-professional-development-is-evolving /leadership/making-principal-coaching-work-5-tips/2021/11 What are the elements of a successful coach-principal relationship? Read on for some key advice from veteran coaches. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:22:19 GMT /leadership/making-principal-coaching-work-5-tips/2021/11 /leadership/coaching-for-new-principals-can-provide-a-critical-pillar-of-support/2021/11 Principal-coaches can go beyond mentoring to help early-career principals, but many districts don't have them. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:18:43 GMT /leadership/coaching-for-new-principals-can-provide-a-critical-pillar-of-support/2021/11 /leadership/how-taking-a-turn-as-a-teacher-can-sharpen-a-principals-leadership-skills/2021/11 "Teaching principals" say the experience can deepen relationships with staff and offer valuable lessons for their own leadership decisions. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:17:38 GMT /leadership/how-taking-a-turn-as-a-teacher-can-sharpen-a-principals-leadership-skills/2021/11 /leadership/what-school-and-district-leaders-get-want-and-need-from-professional-development/2021/11 The EdWeek Research Center surveyed hundreds of educators about their professional development access, requirements, and preferences. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:17:15 GMT /leadership/what-school-and-district-leaders-get-want-and-need-from-professional-development/2021/11 /leadership/5-ways-for-principals-to-turn-crisis-into-professional-development/2021/11 School leaders offer advice on developing the mindset and habits to learn the lessons left by challenges like the pandemic. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:16:15 GMT /leadership/5-ways-for-principals-to-turn-crisis-into-professional-development/2021/11 /leadership/teaming-up-school-and-district-leaders-a-win-win-approach-to-pd/2021/11 Some professional development programs get district and school leaders working together in an effort to align policies and goals. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:15:29 GMT /leadership/teaming-up-school-and-district-leaders-a-win-win-approach-to-pd/2021/11 /leadership/video-where-texas-school-leaders-can-find-comprehensive-professional-development/2021/11 An Austin-based center brings together those at the school and district levels. 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