The role of school and school system leaders is complex, challenging, and critically important. Our students need academically rigorous classroom content that they connect to. They need high-expectations to be the norm. They need to feel a sense of belonging. They need strong, student-centered leaders.
To guide school and school system leaders in shifting their practices and beliefs to create these learning environments for their students and staff, The Leadership Academy developed a framework for school and system leaders. This unique and innovative structure includes insights for every level of education leadership, clearly articulating the progression from aspiring principal to superintendent. Built from and aligned with national education leadership standards, the framework integrates the specific skills, knowledge, and dispositions needed to lead for every student.
The actions in this framework are designed for leaders in any school system and any community. It can be used to:
- Support school systems in developing and integrating their vision into the day-to-day work of leadership.
- Help leaders know what to look for and build up in their classrooms to ensure that every student’s needs are being met.
- Coach educational leaders in developing the skills, knowledge, and dispositions necessary for student-centered leadership.
- Develop professional learning plans for individual leaders or groups of system leaders based on specific needs or developmental priorities.