Transformative Principal

Owning vs. leading Pushed change a little too fast. Get teachers to drive initiatives. Can’t own it. The teachers have to. Biggest change - using grades for compliance It takes a lot of time to have the conversations relating to grading. Using alternative ways of assessing kids. NASSP’s mission and goals as a national support organization. Non-profit boards are struggling to have members. Mentor told Dan he needed to join NASSP for the insurance. Have to change the member benefit. We need to be more than just insurance. Advocacy - need to have someone there to advocate for the needs of schools and principals. Opportunities for advancing leadership. McKinsey Management Program for School Leaders 19,000 members in NASSP. 100% of Rhode Island principals are involved in NASSP Grading and assessment is the biggest conversation. NASSP Conference in Chicago How to be a transformative principal? Expand your network and get out of the little silos that we are in.   Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Join my group coaching program Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey