The Principal Institute will focus on the essential role of questions in every aspect of leading and learning. Seminars will focus on three areas: the Human Side of Change, Next-Generation Systems, and Instruction by Design.
Strategically use questions, positive messaging, and time-management strategies.
Build collaborative teams and apply distributed-leadership strategies.
Understand the instructional shifts implied with implementation of the Common Core State Standards.
Motivate and support teachers to change instructional practices to align with the Common Core State Standards.
Apply design thinking to support teachers to increase rigor and student engagement to prepare students for college and/or career.
Essential Question: What is the role of the 21st-century site leader in promoting a change culture and building capacity?
Essential Question: How might distributed leadership support changes in the culture and capacity of teachers and site leaders?
Essential Question: What is the principal's role in supporting implementation of Common Core?
Focus: Design Challenge: Increase Rigor!
Essential Question: What is the role of design thinking in leading change?