About the Workshops Being a principal is often a lonely job. As
the instructional leader of a school, the principal is by
definition the only person in that building with that job
description. With no nearby peers to offer support, the
principal needs resources outside the building for help
initiating and supporting change in curricula and instructional
practice. All too often, professional development for principals
who want to improve teaching and learning in mathematics and
science is hard to find, even though it can ultimately make a
big impact on student achievement. This workshop series is
designed to fit this need: to help principals learn more about
how to support positive change in math and science, and at the
same time, to provide a forum for principals who wish to
participate with peers in exchanging ideas and experiences. The
workshop consists of eight one-hour television programs, each
followed by a one-hour discussion session. The television
programs revolve around a central question and a learn