New Leader Academy

What is the New Leader Academy?

High-quality leadership is essential to the success of any school. It is the principal, more than anyone else, who is in a position to ensure that excellent teaching and learning are part of every classroom. As instructional champions, a new leader’s primary role is to oversee curriculum and manage the development of teachers. At the same time, new leaders must manage an array of resources and build a collaborative, results-oriented school culture. For the first few years of a principalship, this role can be daunting.

Coaching, along with valuable support systems throughout the year, is critical to building a strong base for success in the early years of a principalship.

In the year-long New Leader Academy, participants work with a cohort of emerging leaders to unpack common leadership challenges, clarify their vision of an effective school, establish core values, and develop the foundational skills for effective school leadership.

What we'll cover

Participants will hone in on ways to:

Assume and communicate a leadership position with a clear vision for success
Create community support for the school's mission
Build a sustainable culture of learning that continuously improves instruction for all learners
Identify, foster, and build capacity in a leadership team
Foster a culture of improvement, collaboration, and inclusiveness for all
Manage time, data, operations, and resources to maximize student achievement
Identify priorities and organize instructional resources

Outcomes

data analysis processes
collaborative instructional planning structures
understanding of the principal’s role in championing process standards
ability to lead intervention systems
support strategies for managing teachers and their concerns
approach for scheduling time and boundaries for self-care