CES' program in leadership is guided by the idea that leading a school well demands both high quality formal leadership and collaboration at every level.
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Let's define leadership as the opportunity and capacity to make decisions and exert influence. In order for people to do that, they need language, experience, coaching, and opportunities to try and fail, try and improve. It can?t be high stakes all the time.
-Holly Perry, Principal, AMY-NW, Philadelphia, PA |
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A key role of those in formal leadership positions is to support ongoing improvement in the instructional practices of the staff and to keep the school focused on its intellectual mission. The leadership structures and decision-making procedures should model democratic practices and should communicate a tone of high expectations, trust, and decency. Teachers are key school leaders and should have substantial authority over their work and time to collaborate.
Governance
- Decision Making Processes
- Democratic Practice
Principal's Role
- Developing Leaders
- Keeping the Vision
The Change
- Getting Started
- Managing Change