School Leadership and School Administration

Community of Learners. A set of fourteen goals with two strategies for each goal built around the fourteen considerations for principals as they build a community of learners. The goals and strategies have been developed to provide a basis for building a stronger sense of community within and around a school.

Be a principal - So you want to be a principal? I absolutely love being a principal and I feel like for the most part that I do my job pretty well. With that said there are times when I sit down at the end of the day and wonder what I’ve gotten myself into and whether or not I’m cut out to do this. I go into every single day with a plan, but 90%...

Become a principal - Not everyone is meant to become a principal. A school principal’s day can be long and stressful. You have to be organized, solve problems, manage people well, and be able to separate your personal life from your professional life. If you cannot do those four things then you will not last long as a principal.

Beginning of school - The beginning of school means many things to different people. To students it can mean getting to see your friends again, but it also means getting up early and having homework. However, for school principals it can be the most stressful time of the year, particularly if you are not prepared.

Characteristics of a Principal - Being a school principal is balanced between being rewarding and being challenging. It is a difficult job and like any job there are people that are just not cut out to handle it. There are certain characteristics of a principal that everyone is not equipped with. Besides the obvious professional requirements...

Conducting an Interview - Every district has their own approach to conducting an interview and hiring new teachers. Many districts conduct a one on one interview during some part of the process. The interview process can be taxing especially on the interviewee. The following tips can be used to make the interviewee more comfortable and can...

Difficult parents - Dealing with difficult parents is virtually impossible for any educator to escape. As a school administrator you can bet that you aren’t going to make everybody happy. You are in a position where it is necessary to make difficult decisions.

Every school administrator has a personal educational leadership philosophy. This philosophy covers a multitude of areas which school administrator's will deal with on a daily basis. This article is a sample educational leadership philosophy that was written to help new administrators form their own philosophy and current administrators to...

One of the more controversial and most discussed issues that school administrators face on a daily basis is where they stand with students and their cell phones. What policies are school district's using? Which policy is the best for your students and your district? These issues are addressed here.

End of the school year -- The end of the school year is an exciting time for students and teachers looking forward to some time off, but for a principal it simply means turning the page and starting over again. A principal’s job is never over and a good principal will use the end of the school year to search for and make improvements for the...

The role of the principal covers many different areas including leadership, teacher evaluation, student discipline, and several others. Being an effective principal is hard work and is time consuming. A good principal is balanced within all their roles and works hard to ensure that that they are doing what they feel is best for all constituents...

A school creed can motivate your students through the power of suggestion. Having your students memorize and recite a creed with a powerful message can have nothing but positive effects on your student body.

Most administrators spend a large portion of their time dealing with school discipline and behavior. While there is no way you can eliminate all your student behavior problems, there are steps you can take to ensure that your discipline program is seen as effective and efficient. As an administrator there are several things you can do to not...

As an administrator it is your job to discourage gossip amongst the adults in your building. School gossip creates a large part of your discipline issues with students and it will create even larger problems within your faculty/staff if it is not dealt with quickly.

Every school administrator looks for new ways to improve their school. The following ten strategies for improving schools provide a starting place for administrators wanting to provide fresh, engaging activities with all members of the school community. School improvement is comes in many forms. Anything that provides positive interactions...

School leadership -- Any school is only as strong as the leadership and administration that runs it. Being a school administrator or in a school leadership position is a thankless job and one that comes with making difficult decisions. However an effective school leader can change the face of a school and the benefits of seeing student growth...

All school administrators want to see their students take pride in themselves as well as their school. The following programs are designed to promote school pride amongst your student body. They are designed to resonate with a different group within your student body. Each program promotes school pride by involving students in an aspect of...

Every school administrator hopes that they will never have to deal with a school tragedy such as the death of a student or teacher, school shooting, a student whose home burns down, etc. No matter how much training you have, there is nothing that can fully prepare you when something tragic occurs.

Being a new principal can be overwhelming. These are some of the first things a new principal should do. Hopefully following these steps will allow you to begin a successful career.

Reduce Stress - Some level of stress is associated with just about any job. It seems that the more you are responsible for the higher the level of stress there is. Being a principal can be a very stressful job as you deal with teachers, students, and parents. It is essential to reduce stress if you want to continue to effectively do your...

A principal’s job is endless. School holidays are no exception. The winter break typically occurs in the middle of the school year. This is the perfect time to make some adjustments and improvements that will be beneficial for the remainder of the year. While you likely cannot initiate major changes, there are several little things that a...