Guiding Framework
The Guiding Framework of the Summer Principals Academy is the result of intensive research in educational leadership and leading edge practices of effective school leadership that highlight strategies employed to develop and implement instructional approaches that drive school improvement and student achievement.
The framework includes 28 competencies that represent critical leadership capabilities for the 21st century:
Leadership Competencies:
- External scanning & stakeholder analysis
- Vision & mission
- Strategy analysis & execution
- Cultural competence & diversity
- Organizational change
- Negotiation & conflict resolution
- Community & media relations
Managerial Competencies:
- Finance & budgeting
- Law & policy
- Human resources
- Labor relations
- Facilities, safety & health
- Technology & information systems
- Student support services
Professional Development:
- Adult learning theory/philosophy
- Strategic learning & knowledge transfer
- Succession planning & mentoring
- Team building & development
- Staff development
- Teacher in-service training
- Teacher supervision
Pedagogical Philosophy:
- Educational research & evaluation
- Curriculum design & analysis
- Program development & implementation
- Testing & student achievement
- Monitoring & accountability
- Multi-cultural education
- Supplemental programs