Principal as a Leader in Professional Learning Communites

Professional Learning Communities A journey, not a destination…

Chapter 9 The Role of the Principal in a Professional Learning Community Sean M. Martinson

P rofessional L earning C ommunities ,[object Object],[object Object]

Strong Leaders…. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],From the Hoover Archives: http://hoover.archives.gov/

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5 Characteristics of Effective Principals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Lead through shared vision and values rather than through rules and procedures. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. Involve Faculty Members in the School’s Decision-Making Process. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

3. Provide staff with the information, training, and parameters they need to make good decisions. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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4. Establish credibility by modeling behavior that is congruent with the vision and values of their school. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

5. Are results oriented. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

10 Guidelines for Principals in Building a PLC ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Attend to the building blocks of a PLC. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. Communicate the importance of mission, vision, values, and goals on a daily basis. ,[object Object]

3. Create collaborative structures with a focus on teaching and learning. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

4. Shape the school culture to support a professional learning community. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

5. Foster an approach to curriculum that focuses on learning rather than teaching. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

6. Encourage teachers to think of themselves as leaders. ,[object Object],[object Object]

7. Practice enlightened leadership strategies. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

8. Establish personal credibility. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Do what you say you will do!

9. Be fixated on results. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

10. Recognize that continuous improvement requires continuous learning. ,[object Object],[object Object]

Principals ,[object Object],[object Object],From the Hoover Archives: http://hoover.archives.gov/

Professional Learning Communities A persistent endeavor.

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