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Principals benefit from peer insight and expertise

By Ayesha Farag
Categories: Facilitation, Personalization, School leadership
April 2024
When I was a school principal, some of my most meaningful professional learning came through dialogue with other principals. I found the opportunity to share challenges, explore new ideas, grapple with problems of practice, and reflect on my leadership with trusted colleagues immensely helpful. These valuable experiences motivated my doctoral research into the characteristics of peer dialogue that make it an effective form of professional learning for principals. I found that principals value relationships with other school leaders that are characterized by high levels of trust, reciprocity, and commitment to learning and growth. These relationships are a resource for developing principals’ skills and knowledge to lead effectively and bolster their confidence and feelings of competence. These lessons have proved valuable in my current role as

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References

Farag-Davis, S.A. (2013). School leaders and networks: Understanding principal peer dialogue as a resource for professional learning (Publication No. 3602609) [Doctoral dissertation, Lesley University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.


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Ayesha Farag (faraga@newton.k12.ma.us) is Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education in Newton Public Schools in Massachusetts, a member of the Learning Forward Foundation board of directors, and a graduate of the Learning Forward Academy Class of 2021


Categories: Facilitation, Personalization, School leadership

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