Five Tips for New School Administrators by Matthew Lynch (Good advice for all Administrators) | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Spread the loveIf you’re a new school administrator, your career shift can be a smooth one. You likely have extensive leadership experience that will help you become a successful school leader. Experience as a department head, a student teacher mentor, a lead teacher, or extracurricular activity or professional development coordinator all involve skills directly applicable to educational leadership positions. Following are five easy tips to help you become a strong administrator and an effective leader. Develop Effective Communication Skills. Whether you’re speaking at a school assembly or board meeting, or writing a grant proposal or an administration or leadership philosophy …