This seminar will be a GPS for aspiring principals as they plan their itinerary for their first year as a principal!
Navigating the Principalship is an awareness workshop for individuals interested in learning more about the principalship. The primary purpose of this seminar is to assist in the identification and encouragement of talented individuals to enter the principalship and to provide aspiring principals with an awareness of the comprehensive dimensions and unique characteristics of the principalship. Seminar participants explore the peaks and valleys of day-to-day life as a principal, examine and affirm their own professional talents and interests, and develop a vision and create a map for their professional career planning. Small group interaction also provides an opportunity to explore actual principalship situations and problems and to review methods for handling those that are difficult. The seminar provides a chance for significant participant involvement under the direction of dynamic facilitators. You will find Navigating the Principalship well worth your time and effort if you are interested in learning more about the principalship and career opportunities in educational administration. Topics will include: Overview of the principalship with Q & A time. HR issues to consider when working with students/staff/parents. Perspectives of rural and suburban patrons/teachers/students. ISLLC standards and building a personal vision. The change process. The importance of data and how to use it. Interviewing tips with mock interviews.
Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals 3550 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-638-2460Fax: 573-556-6270maesp@maesp.com