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Criterion Four: Aligning Curriculum
Criterion four revolves around assisting instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals. Along with Criterion 5, this criterion identifies key aspects of the principal’s role as instructional leader tied to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Criterion 4 deals with the “what” and Criterion 5 deals with “how.”…
Learn MoreCriterion One: Creating a Culture
An effective leader creates a culture that fosters mutual accountability; it becomes the responsibility of all staff to make sure that all students are successful. An effective leader advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional program that is welcoming, that is built on mutual trust, and that promotes student learning and staff professional…
Learn MoreCriterion Seven: Engaging Families and Communities
Criterion seven revolves around partnering with families and communities to promote learning. An effective school leader recognizes and capitalizes on the potential that families and communities can have on students’ achievement. When these relationships are functioning well, families and communities understand the work of the school and are proud to claim the school as their…
Learn MoreCriterion Six: Managing Resources
Criterion six revolves around managing both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities. Effective leaders manage themselves, their human resources, and fiscal resources in transparent ways such that the capacity of the school community to make complicated decisions grows. Key Questions for Reflection Quick Wins AI Prompts Schedule Help me create…
Learn MoreCommunications Resources
Explore AWSP’s collection of communications tools Offering key resources and links to support school leaders in strengthening engagement, enhancing communication, and sharing information effectively. These tools are designed to help you stay connected and lead with impact. Text Expander Learn More Smore Learn More Canva Learn More Grammarly Learn More Readable Learn More Buffer Learn…
Learn MoreSupporting Immigrant and Undocumented Students
AWSP is committed to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive environments for all students, including immigrant and undocumented learners. Schools are a vital source of stability and opportunity for these students, and we must ensure they are welcomed and protected in our education system. In alignment with the recent guidance released by Superintendent Reykdal and OSPI,…
Learn MoreSupporting Inclusionary Practices
AWSP is proud to be one of many organizations involved with the IPPDP cadre as an external partner navigating the implementation of better inclusionary practices for Washington state educators; our focus being, of course, YOU, the building lead learners. Since November 2019, AWSP has embarked on a “fact-finding” crusade to measure the understanding of what…
Learn MoreLegal Support
All AWSP member types are eligible for free professional advice from AWSP executive staff on employment-related issues. Our seasoned staff can help you navigate a thorny issue or offer a helpful second opinion. Our services are always confidential and respectful of all parties involved. Examples of Services: Full Legal Services Assistance in obtaining legal counsel…
Learn MoreSchool Leader Paradigm
School Leader Paradigm The Paradigm is a guide for ongoing self-reflection and is a non-evaluative companion resource. It addresses the intelligence of the leader (personal, social, and systems) with specific attention to leadership attributes such as empathy, patience, creativity, etc. The Paradigm then moves leaders into reflecting on their ability to navigate the various contexts…
Learn MoreEmpowering Excellence | A Professional Learning Series for the School Leader Paradigm
Covering a range of topics from setting foundations for the school year to assessing and connecting your leadership impact, the Empowering Excellence series breaks down the complexity of leadership into customizable sessions that bring to life all aspects of the paradigm in a collaborative environment. Why This Training? Investing in leaders is an investment in…
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