Seminar Series on Effective School Leadership

Our school leadership seminar series includes four areas of study. Each seminar centers on key functions of school leaders and uses a research-based foundational platform to teach principals how to navigate through the complexities of the school organization, how they can ensure all students have access on a daily basis to high-quality curriculum and instruction and how the principal uses both routines and practices to build the professional learning community towards a culture of success .As a result of participating in this leadership program, the school principal will develop an understanding of the leadership skills behaviors and strategies necessary to maximize student achievement.

The seminars are:

  • Developing the Organization (Managers of the Environment)
  • Supporting High-Quality Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Supervising and Supporting Instructional Practice
  • Building a Culture of Success

Developing the Organization
Participants study the set of actions effective school leaders use to guide the development of a mission-driven school. The focus will be on discussing what research says about managing human and financial capital in a high-stakes accountability environment .

Supporting High-Quality Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Participants examine through discussions, readings and a leadership rubric how the school leader maximizes the design and enactment of rich and rigorous curriculum. Topics will include alignment processes so that the school curriculum and assessment is aligned to the nationally benchmarked standards.

Supervising and Supporting Instructional Practice
Participants study the essentials of instructional supervision necessary to ensure all students have access to rigorous instruction. Topics include supporting implementation of units of study, understanding best instructional practices, working with internal and external expertise and providing essential feedback.

Building a Culture of Success
Participants will develop ways of creating a school environment of high expectations for all students. Topics will include setting expectations, managing time thru routines and rituals, living core values and communicating through data.

Extending the Series
District leaders can choose to extend the series by working with Leadership Matters consultants to plan for activities that will support the development of school leaders between seminars.

Program Costs
The fee for the program of four seminars is $20,000.00 for up to 25 participants. We are pleased to answer any questions. Contact pat@leadershipmattersny.com.

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