Resources for School Leaders by Rebecca Litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz A collection of articles for school leaders that focus on theories of leadership, communication, change, organization, and decision-making. en-us 2018-01-17 23:44:45 UTC 2026-01-13 09:54:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Module 1: Transforming Schools: How Distributed Leadership Can Create More High-Performing Schools rebecca_litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/222880594 By Chris Bierly, Betsy Doyle and Abigail Smith

"Our most successful systems are on a path to develop more transformational leaders. The next step is to put them in distributed leadership models that will enable them to move farther and faster to transform their schools."]]> 2018-01-19 17:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/222880594 Module 2: 6 Secrets to Implementing Change rebecca_litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/223400468 by Alex Magaña
"...Principal magazine explores how principals can manage change—from shifting demographics, to new standards and federal guidelines."
1. Create a sense of urgency.
2. Build your team.
3. Don't be afraid to ask for help. 
4. Develop a shared vision. 
5. Never let up.
6. Celebrate success.]]> 2018-01-22 16:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/223400468 Module 3: Transforming Your School with Collaborative Decision Making rebecca_litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/227963520 by Derrick Meador
"School leaders must actively invest in the opinions of others, understanding that they do not have all the answers themselves."]]> 2018-02-05 04:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/227963520 Module 4: Good Ways to Communicate with Teachers rebecca_litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/230472764 This is a collection of real advice and inspired ideas by principals on how they effectively communicate with their teachers. ]]> 2018-02-12 05:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/230472764 Module 5: Guidelines for Establishing Effective School Discipline for Principals rebecca_litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/230673551 by Derrick Meador
From creating school-wide behavior plans to documenting student misbehavior, behavior management is all about clear communication.]]> 2018-02-12 16:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/230673551 Module 6: The School as an Organization rebecca_litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/235042006 by Gary K. Clabaugh & Edward G. Rozycki 
"Organization theory is useful in helping us understand how the structure of schools can undermine professed goals and individual efforts to achieve them."]]> 2018-02-25 02:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/235042006 Module 7: A Balanced Approach rebecca_litovsky https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/237922207 by Steven V. Hall and Susan K. Green
"Create a smooth path while leveraging urgency in change initiatives."
1. Acknowledge Emotion
2. Clarify and Refocus Emotions
3. Pace Urgency to Action
4. Maintain Morale and Urgency]]> 2018-03-05 04:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rebecca_litovsky/d2s5kw6dq6hz/wish/237922207