May 22 Itinerary

Learning in a Multicultural Environment

·         Pig Icebreaker

·         Review of Isllc Standards

·         Discussion: “Practicing Strategic Leadership”

·         Field Experience Discussion

·         Standards Informing School Leadership

·         Principal Interview Discussion

·         Guest Speaker- ESL

·         Communication- Needs, Process, Barriers

·         Journal Entry #4

ALSO:

Some Great Blogs For Administrators

New Principals: Free Advice is Worth Exactly What You Pay For It
http://www.principalspage.com/theblog/archives/NEW-PRINCIPALS-FREE-ADVICE-IS-WORTH-EXACTLY-WHAT-YOU-PAY-FOR-IT

A Shortened Version of a Speech to Wannabe Principals
http://www.principalspage.com/theblog/archives/a-shortened-version-of-a-speech-to-wannabe-principals

Every student in every grade in every school will be using a mobile device within 5 years
http://www.livinginthe4thscreen.com/every-student-in-every-grade-in-every-school

Ten Big Ideas Of School Leadership: Middle school principal shares 30 years of wisdom on how to run a school well http://www.edutopia.org/maine-project-learning-ideas-school-leadership

11 Ways Schools Can Be Relevant, Compelling and Effective in the Coming Transformational Years http://www.connectedprincipals.com/archives/2511

A Principal's Reflections
Education is a reflective practice. This blog provides views on educational leadership, effective technology integration, best practices, and creating a student-centered learning culture. Be sure to read the Google Doc 'A Collective Roadmap to Change' available at the end of the blog. http://esheninger.blogspot.com

It’s Automatic: What processes have become automatic to us as educators (principals)
http://principalposts.edublogs.org/2010/12/22/its-automatic

2020 Forecast: Creating the Future of Learning
This 2020 Forecast illuminates how we are shifting toward a culture of creation in which each of us has the opportunity and the responsibility to make our collective future. http://www.futureofed.org/forecast/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Leadership
This blog brings you information and knowledge on performance, learning, training, and leadership. This web site has been on the Internet for over 15 years. http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leaderfaq.html

No Administrator Left Behind: Technologically Speaking
A blog recently started to advocate for 21st Century learning in education that includes posts about as consumers of technology. It is written by a principal and former teacher who knows schools must change to meet the needs of today's students. http://technorati.com/blogs/the21stcenturyprincipal.blogspot.com#ixzz1CpqbpINF

Tips for new administrators - Listed are suggestions for administrators to go along with suggestions for new teachers.
http://shrewdnessofapes.blogspot.com/2008/08/tips-for-new-administrators-or-any.html

emails

Please send me your personal emails to rgaetano@loyalsocklancers.org

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.

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

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