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Building an Identity as an AP/Dean
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Accomplish your goals without burning out.

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Leadership-life Fit: 7 Suggestions to Manage Your Time
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals, Superintendents,
Date posted Nov 6

Check out these tips from Dan Rockwell for keeping “time vampires” at bay.

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Shaping Culture as a New Principal
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

Apply these strategies to foster a positive learning culture.

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Navigating Directives from District Office
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

You play a critical role in advancing the district's collective mission, which can sometimes position you between district leaders and your own...

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Address “Whispers” to Prevent Full-Blown Issues
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

Rumors, negative talk on social media, and casual gossip are all examples of “whispers.” Turn these “whispers” to your advantage and prevent them...

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Monthly Checklist: MS/HS Principals
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

Take some time to review this general checklist to help you manage your responsibilities.

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Fuel a Positive Culture: Support Your Support Staff
Posted In: Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Paras, secretaries, custodians, cafeteria workers all contribute to your culture. How do you ensure they feel valued as members of your school...

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“Science of Reading” Learning Walks: 4 Things for Principals to Look For
Posted In: Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Engaging in learning walks during your literacy block sets you up to respond to your teachers’ needs. This simple guide provides a starting point...

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Leading Better School Teams
Posted In: Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Teams allow you to get further faster on the road to your school improvement goals. Apply these 6 strategies to uplevel your team leadership.

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Monthly Checklist: Elementary Principals
Posted In: Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Take some time to review this general checklist to help you manage your responsibilities.

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4 Essential Strategies for Thriving in Your First Year as an Assistant Principal
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Set the foundation for a fantastic first year and beyond!

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Creston Superintendent Honored as Communicator of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Nov 1

We are excited to share that Creston Community Schools Superintendent Deron Stender was recently honored as the 2024 Communicator of the Year at the...

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