Kang, R. (2022, June 24). Setting the tone for a new school year. ASCD. https://www.ascd.org/blogs/setting-the-tone-for-a-new-school-year This practical article provides five ways for school leaders to lay a strong foundation for what comes next.
DeWitt, P. M., & Nelson, M. (2024). Leading with intention: How school leaders can unlock deeper collaboration and drive results. Corwin.
Please read the following chapter:
Chapter 1: Self-Awareness. This self-reflective chapter leads school leaders to develop insights into their leadership practices, strengths, and needs.
Young, P. G. (2024). Assessing school culture and climate as a new principal. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/school-culture-school-climate-guide-new-principals/ This article provides the importance of a school's culture and climate that needs tending to foster a thriving learning community for new principals, in particular.
Recommended Resources
Look back at the resources from the previous lessons as you prepare your final assignments.