Tag: instructional leadership
Is it Always Easy to Admit You Don’t Have All the Answers?
The role of an educational administrator is that of “lead learner” or “chief learning officer.” Yes, there are a handful of managerial aspects associated with the role of principal, however, the most essential duties of the job appear to be related to teaching and learning. As a “lead learner,” it is important to admit to [...]
Why Don’t More Schools Have Deans of Students?
Perhaps the most critical and important role of a building-level administrator is that of “instructional leader.” I’ve ever heard building principals be referenced as “chief learning officers.” (Such a swanky, important-sounding title, eh?) My personal assumption is that most principals would agree that instruction is their top priority. I also believe that most administrators truly [...]
Supervision and Evaluation–Is There a Difference?
In the world of educational administration, there is a stark difference between supervision and evaluation. Though many would assume they share the core principles, they are actually very difference and unique. Despite these contrasts, an effective school administration should be able to demonstrate competency in how they supervise and evaluate their faculty and support staff. [...]
