Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Strength Training
Aspiring Principals Need Fortified Programs to Prepare Them For The Challenges They Face
By Learning Forward
December 2012
Vol. 33 No. 6
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Urban districts from Boston to San Diego are working with nonprofits and local universities to develop high-quality training that helps principals succeed — and stay — on the job. Early signs indicate that investing in training may pay dividends to students.
Urban districts from Boston to San Diego are working with nonprofits and local universities to develop high-quality training that helps principals succeed — and stay — on the job. Early signs indicate that investing in training may pay dividends to students.
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Corcoran, S.P., Schwartz, A.E., & Weinstein, M. (2011, February 1). An evaluation of the NYC Aspiring Principals Program, update through 2008-09. Memo to the NYC Leadership Academy. New York, NY: Institute for Education and Social Policy, New York University.
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Mitgang, L. (2010, December). Flipping the script. The School Administrator, 11(67), 15-18.
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The Wallace Foundation. (2012, June). The making of the principal: Five lessons in leadership training. New York, NY: Author.
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