Friday, May 18, 2012

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

5-17 Class

Reminder- start time will be 4 PM
EQ #1
What are the Roles and Expectations for Principals in Schools Today?



EQ #2
How are Leaders and Managers different?


EQ #3

What type of Leadership Style is most effective?


EQ #4
How can principals use situational leadership?  


Case Study-Problem Solving Steps
(Five Stage Process)

Also: Take a look at-
-Leadership – Traits & Behaviors
-Leadership – Style
-Leadership – Power & Authority
-Traits of Effective Leaders
-Leadership Behaviors
-Situational Leadership –Hersey & Blanchard (p. 36) – Modifie
-List the different types of “power” leaders use




Principal Interview

Due Thursday, May 24th:
-Submit a one to two-page report on a 15-20 minute face-to-face interview with a school principal.
•     Explain the purpose of the interview: assignment, interest in administration.
•     Questions for the principal:

Ø  What made you decide to be a principal?
Ø  How would you describe the job of being a principal?
Ø  What are the most important things you do?
Ø  What are some innovations you see driving student learning in the 21st Century?
Ø  What initiatives do you feel have been most successful in your school?
Ø  In your opinion, what are three important issues that we face in education today?
Ø  As the principal, please explain how we address each of these issues.
Ø  Can you tell me about any “hot” principal issues coming before the Pennsylvania legislature?
Any original questions may be substituted for one of the above, or added to the above list.

-An oral report will follow in class on May 29th.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

ED517 First Class 5-15

·         Ice-breaker/Introductions
How can I use this blog for ED517 and future classes?
·         Candidate Information
·         Syllabus for class
·         Class Schedule
·         Class Requirements
·         “Leadership” Prezi/Power points
 What are the Roles and Expectations for Principals in Schools Today?
·         Case study presentation and discussion

Monday, May 7, 2012

Welcome to: EDUCATION 517

Principal as an Educational Leader
Starts at 4:30 on Tuesday, May 15th@ Loyalsock Twp. Middle School
Required Reading:
Guthrie, J.W. & Schuermann, P.J. (2010). Successful School Leadership: Planning,
            Politics, Performance, and Power. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

This course will focus on the leadership roles and responsibilities of the principal. Leadership theories, ethics, organizational models, data-driven decision making, managing change and conflict, effective communication, diversity, and community relations are critical areas that will be analyzed, assessed and practiced. This course requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience. Students are conditionally admitted to the EDLS program until successful completion of this course.
Required for K-12 principal certification.
Three credits
The book will not be needed for the first week of classes.

New Things Every Principal Should Know

http://www.ivillage.com/dangerous-teen-fads-you-should-know-about/6-b-141376#141383

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

New Cohort Starting At Loyalsock!

ED517- The first class (The Principalship) will begin on May 15th at Loyalsock. Questions please call me at 570-651-2312. Thanks!