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As a leader in a school there are a seemingly endless series of competing priorities. You may have a clear vision for what you want to achieve in your role but never quite seem to find the time to make it happen. Peter Foster’s specialty is English but the questions he raises in this blogpiece can be applied to any faculty or school role: https://lnkd.in/eZ6bJUmk There’s some great ideas to help keep you focused on your true priorities and on track in achieving your vision, while still keeping up with the day to day demands of a school leadership role, not to mention classroom teaching…  The article is focused around four key questions to ask yourself: - If I was leaving at the end of this year, what would I regret not having done?  - Does the current way I’m working help to achieve the outcome I want?   - How can I refocus on my priorities?  - How can I create systems that keep me focused on these priorities? #mathseducation #educationalleadership

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The Top 5 Misconceptions about Failing the School Leadership Licensure Assessment by Edward W. Gordon, II, CEO of Gordon Leadership Academy and Founder of Gordon Leadership Foundation Overcoming false beliefs is essential for success in any professional licensure assessment, including the school leadership licensure assessment or school superintendent assessment. Oftentimes, individuals may hold false beliefs that hinder their performance in these exams, leading to feelings of failure. This checklist is designed to help test-takers identify and overcome these false beliefs, empowering them to approach the assessment with confidence and success. 1. Belief: If I fail the school leadership licensure assessment I am not capable of being an effective school leader. 2. Belief: Failing the assessment means I will never be able to achieve my career goals in education. 3. Belief: There is no point in trying again if I fail the assessment once. 4. Belief: My worth as a leader is solely determined by my performance on this assessment. 5. Belief: If I fail the assessment, it means that I am not meant to be a school leader. These are all misconceptions. Over the past four (4) years Gordon Leadership Academy has been helping clients in South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey pass the School Leadership Licensure Assessment. Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYdKW4Ax If you want to stay up-to-date with us, follow our Page.

🌟 Exciting Update from Texas! 🌟 In Texas, we're proud to run a dynamic 3-year fellowship program for school leaders who are pioneering new school models with the support of the Texas Education Agency. 🎓 During the first year, fellows immerse themselves in designing their schools. As the inaugural year concludes, they begin laying the groundwork to engage their founding teams and future stakeholders. Last week, one of our planning coaches, Juan Juarez, Ph.D., had the privilege of witnessing several leaders he supports in Judson ISD and San Antonio ISD present to their founding teams and future stakeholders. Key highlights, according to Dr. Juarez: -Leaders recognize the critical importance of stakeholder involvement. -They presented to their founding leadership and grade-level teams, sharing their school mission as well as their instructional and school culture visions. -They discussed teacher competencies essential for the successful implementation of their school design plans. -A lively Q&A session allowed teams to express excitement and address lingering questions. -The overall atmosphere was incredibly positive and brimming with excitement and readiness! In April, the fellows will host another stakeholder engagement session where they'll share more details about the new school model and what to expect next year. Stay tuned for more updates on their inspiring journey! #EducationLeadership #SchoolInnovation #StakeholderEngagement #ExcitingUpdates #TexasEducation #Edchat

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With a job as multi-dimensional as school principal, it can be hard to determine whether principals are effectively performing the skills, duties, and behaviors that enhance student learning the most. As explained in a recent article published by the Wallace Foundation, there are four behaviors that the most effective principals emphasize in their practice. 1. Focusing on instructional leadership when working with teachers 2. Building a productive school climate 3. Forging collaboration and professional learning among teachers and staff 4. Effectively managing personnel and school resources Although these behaviors can be difficult to measure, the Resonant Education administered VAL-Ed survey is a helpful tool that can be used to assess principal performance of the four behaviors listed above and determine principal overall effectiveness from the perspective of teachers, supervisors, and principals themselves. To learn more about VAL-Ed and how it can be used to assess principal effectiveness in your district, click the link below! https://lnkd.in/geTc6my https://lnkd.in/ebgBJHZp