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Signaling the Need for Dramatic Change With Strong Leadership
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This overview describes strong leadership and its importance. It outlines the characteristics of strong leaders and effective leadership practices in turnaround schools.
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Overview
The Turnaround Principal: Part 1
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Michael Cormack discusses actions he has taken as a turnaround principal and the connection between these actions and the underlying competencies of Driving for Results and Influencing for Results....
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School Example
The Turnaround Principal: Part 2
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Michael Cormack discusses actions he has taken as a turnaround principal and the connection between these actions and the underlying competencies of Driving for Results and Influencing for Results....
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School Example
District Reflection: Identifying the School Turnaround Principal
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At the district level, use this questionnaire to help evaluate principal candidates (including the current principals) to lead a turnaround effort.
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Tool
Leadership Needs Assessment
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The questions and chart in this tool can be used to assess the need for immediate changes in leadership strategies to enable the beginning of a turnaround process and the school’s readiness for...
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School Principal Self-Reflection: Leadership Strategies
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Use this worksheet for self-reflection if you are interested in modifying existing leadership strategies in the following areas: communication with staff, instructional leadership, and connections...
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