Essential skills for effective school leaders. (District plus: tips and ideas for successful district leadership).After three years of research, the New York State Education Department The New York State Education Department is the state education department in New York State. It is responsible for the supervision for all public schools in New York State and all standardized testing, as well as the production and administration of state tests and Regents is releasing "Essential Knowledge and Skills for Effective School Leadership," a profile detailing these nine essential characteristics for school leaders. 1. Leaders know and understand what it means and what it takes to be a leader 2. Leaders have a vision for schools that they constantly share and promote 3. Leaders communicate clearly and effectively 4. Leaders collaborate and cooperate with others 5. Leaders persevere per·se·vere intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement. and take the "long view" 6. Leaders support, develop and nurture NURTURE. The act of taking care of children and educating them: the right to the nurture of children generally belongs to the father till the child shall arrive at the age of fourteen years, and not longer. Till then, he is guardian by nurture. Co. Litt. 38 b. staff 7. Leaders hold themselves and others responsible and accountable 8. Leaders never stop learning and honing Honing could refer to
9. Leaders have the courage to take informed risks Source: N.Y. State Education Dept. |
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