Being a Principal

Grand Canyon University: EAD 501

9/27/2020
 PRINCIPAL
LEADERSHIP
5 Key Functions of principal leadership:

-Shaping a vision of academic success for

all students
-Creating a climate hospitable to education
-Cultivation leadership in others
-Improving Instruction to allow teachers to teach their best
-Improving school through data collection and management
 ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

-Develop standardized curriculum

-Assess teaching methods
-Monitor student success
-Revise policies and procedures
-Encourage parent involvement
-Hire/evaluate staff
-Develop safety protocols and emergency procedures
 PRINCIPALS EFFECT ON STUDENT
OUTCOMES

-Fostering strong learning climates

-Displaying fairness and respect to all students
-Supporting each individual
-Collective focus on student goals
-Program alignment
-Professional development
 PRINCIPALS EFFECT ON FACULTY
AND STAFF
-Collaborate/Support with staff daily about common goals
-Empower School teachers
-Guiding, coordinating, and monitoring teachers work/student
data
-Help teachers and staff develop student support systems
 EFFECTS ON STUDENTS, STAFF,
FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY
-Supporting students to achieve goals
-Building strong relationships with all
staff members
-Assisting school families and
supporting them
-Providing opportunities to all members
within the community
 IN CONCLUSION

- Principals are essential in the school environment

-Create positive impacts on students, staff, and
families
-Work together to improve student success
-Attend professional development to improve their
learning on curriculum and to teach their staff
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