From the article "How Principals Can Grow Teacher Excellence" administrators need to take their role as an instructional leader seriously. Here are six simple rules to help teachers reach or maintain excellence.
1. Provide quality professional development--Make sure your strategies are research-based, consistent, convenient, relevant and differentiated. Everything you would expect your teachers to do in the classroom you should do with your staff.
2. Use your time wisely--Try "flipping" staff meetings by providing the information necessary via a podcast. That way meetings and professional development time can be spent developing professionally.
3. Trust your teachers--Trust your teachers are professional. Allow them the ability to suggest what they need for professional development.
4. Facilitate, don't dictate-- Help teachers get the resources they need and let them use their strengths. Teachers are professionals and deserve to take ownership of their practice.
5. Model your expectations--If technology is a key focus of your school, demonstrate the easy use of podcasts as a way of communicating or help show the benefits of technology during professional development.
6. Expect the best--Have high standards for your staff. Allow them to take ownership and expect the best out of themselves.
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