Transformational School Leadership Program
A program based on the Transformational Leadership Framework (TLF) and School Leadership Playbook developed by New Leaders. It aims to guide school leaders in transforming schools and improving student outcomes through effective leadership practices.
Program Modules
Understanding the Transformational Leadership Framework
Introduction to the TLF and its five categories, emphasizing the interconnectedness and nuances within each category. Explores the philosophical underpinnings of the TLF and its implications for school transformation. This module helps leaders internalize the framework's transformative potential.
In-Depth TLF Category Review: Learning and Teaching
WeeklyDelve deeply into the Learning and Teaching category, examining its specific nuances, interrelationships with other categories, and implications for creating a learning-focused school culture.
“"Students learn more and perform better when they are in schools with healthy learning focused cultures."”
In-Depth TLF Category Review: School Culture
WeeklyDelve deeply into the School Culture category, examining its specific nuances, interrelationships with other categories, and implications for creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
“"Schools where adults believe in the potential of all students to achieve at high levels"”
In-Depth TLF Category Review: Talent Management
WeeklyDelve deeply into the Talent Management category, examining its specific nuances, interrelationships with other categories, and implications for building instructional capacity.
“"Principles also need to develop and support the adults they lead"”
In-Depth TLF Category Review: Planning and Operations
WeeklyDelve deeply into the Planning and Operations category, examining its specific nuances, interrelationships with other categories, and implications for aligning resources with strategic goals.
“"Successful leaders create clear goals and plans for improvement and they align resources including time to achieve these goals"”
In-Depth TLF Category Review: Personal Leadership
WeeklyDelve deeply into the Personal Leadership category, examining its specific nuances, interrelationships with other categories, and implications for inspiring belief and building strong relationships.
“"For leaders to successfully transform their schools they must be able to work and Lead others through challenges"”
Diagnosing Your School's Current State
Learn how to use the TLF to diagnose the current state of school practices, emphasizing the stages of development within each category. Includes tailored feedback loops to guide leaders in identifying specific behavioral targets and addressing barriers to change.
Assess School Practices: Learning and Teaching
WeeklyEvaluate current school practices in Learning and Teaching based on the TLF stages of development. Identify specific areas for improvement and potential barriers to change.
“"Leaders can review these stages to diagnose the state of their school practices"”
Assess School Practices: School Culture
WeeklyEvaluate current school practices in School Culture based on the TLF stages of development. Identify specific areas for improvement and potential barriers to change.
“"Leaders can review these stages to diagnose the state of their school practices"”
Assess School Practices: Talent Management
WeeklyEvaluate current school practices in Talent Management based on the TLF stages of development. Identify specific areas for improvement and potential barriers to change.
“"Leaders can review these stages to diagnose the state of their school practices"”
Assess School Practices: Planning and Operations
WeeklyEvaluate current school practices in Planning and Operations based on the TLF stages of development. Identify specific areas for improvement and potential barriers to change.
“"Leaders can review these stages to diagnose the state of their school practices"”
Assess School Practices: Personal Leadership
WeeklyEvaluate current school practices in Personal Leadership based on the TLF stages of development. Identify specific areas for improvement and potential barriers to change.
“"Leaders can review these stages to diagnose the state of their school practices"”
Implementing High-Leverage Actions
Identify and implement specific actions to improve student learning based on the TLF. Emphasizes habit formation strategies, social support, and addressing common barriers to change. Incorporates behavioral economic principles to optimize motivation.
Plan Improvement Initiatives: Learning and Teaching
WeeklyDevelop clear goals and implementation intentions for school improvement in Learning and Teaching based on TLF insights. Focus on practical application in real-world school settings.
Plan Improvement Initiatives: School Culture
WeeklyDevelop clear goals and implementation intentions for school improvement in School Culture based on TLF insights. Focus on practical application in real-world school settings.
Plan Improvement Initiatives: Talent Management
WeeklyDevelop clear goals and implementation intentions for school improvement in Talent Management based on TLF insights. Focus on practical application in real-world school settings.
Plan Improvement Initiatives: Planning and Operations
WeeklyDevelop clear goals and implementation intentions for school improvement in Planning and Operations based on TLF insights. Focus on practical application in real-world school settings.
Plan Improvement Initiatives: Personal Leadership
WeeklyDevelop clear goals and implementation intentions for school improvement in Personal Leadership based on TLF insights. Focus on practical application in real-world school settings.
Supporting School Leader Wellbeing
Focuses on strategies for school leaders to manage stress, practice self-care, and build resilience. Provides resources for addressing burnout and promoting emotional wellbeing.
Mindfulness Meditation
DailyEngage in a 15-minute mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and enhance self-awareness.
Self-Care Planning
WeeklyDedicate time to plan and schedule self-care activities for the week.
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the core components of the Transformational Leadership Framework (TLF).
- Assess the current state of school practices using the TLF.
- Develop and implement high-leverage actions to improve student outcomes.
- Create a healthy learning-focused school culture.
- Develop and support effective teachers and staff through talent management.
- Align resources and time to achieve school transformation goals.
- Inspire belief and build strong relationships within the school community.
- Manage stress and maintain wellbeing as a school leader.
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