Becoming an Instructional Leader

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Instructional leaders don’t have all the answers, especially at the beginning. It is important to tap into tools and resources to be an effective instructional leader. How does an educator become an instructional leader? “An instructional leadership mindset includes an intense moral purpose focused on promoting deep student learning, professional inquiry, trusting relationships and seeking evidence in action” (Timperley, … Read More

Episode 45: The Leader of Learning with Dr. Dan Kreiness

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Administrators are not school leaders? Wait what? While some might bristle against this statement, Dr. Peppard sat down with Dr. Kreiness to discuss this position. This episode focuses on the challenges principals face that keep them from being the instructional leaders they all want to be. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

5 Scandals in Education

Steven WeberBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Grade Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Scandals exist in schools. Teachers and administrators must analyze their schools to see if they exist or have the potential to develop. There are 5 scandals in education: low expectations, lack of instructional leadership, culture does not emphasize formative assessment, curriculum alignment is left to chance, and students are not required to think. Throughout history, scandals have been documented. … Read More

12 Lessons For Instructional Leaders

Steven WeberBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Instructional leaders play an important role in providing a system that supports teaching and learning so that students will continue to be challenged and grow. Successful principals who are instructional leaders understand the importance of establishing a clear vision and commitment to learning goals. Administrators must create time for instructional leadership. Below you will find 12 lessons for instructional … Read More

Activity Rich and Impact Poor: Featuring Peter DeWitt

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Peter DeWitt, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast , #AspireLead

On your campus or in your district, do you have a lot of initiatives being implemented? What is the impact of each of those initiatives or programs? This week’s guest, Peter DeWitt, shares how relationship building and collaboration with teachers are the most rich actions by a leader and how you can have a greater impact on campus culture.    In … Read More