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4 Traits of a Governance Mindset: How School Boards and Superintendents Can Create Effective Governance Systems

June 18, 2019

Why are some school board trustees and their superintendents highly effective while many others are not? School district governance—how school boards and superintendents work together, or not—is one of those issues that everyone talks about but few actually know what to think. Governance is one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated functions in education. What we have found in working with hundreds of high

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Who Is An Educational Leader?

September 26, 2018

author: Lisa Cranston, Ed.D.

There is an infamous activity that teachers have done with students where they ask them to ‘draw a scientist’ and students of all ages will usually draw a white male in a lab coat. If we were to ask educators, ‘Who is an educational leader?’,

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10 Mindset Shifts for the Aspiring Superintendent

July 15, 2016

author: Bill Levinson

As the traditional school year draws to a close so does the superintendent hiring season. Most superintendent searches take place from late November to the end of June. While the opportunities for becoming a superintendent are there, many aspiring candidates find only frustration and disappointment.

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Managing Your Superintendent’s Contract

June 3, 2015

author: Mary Frances Callan and Bill Levinson

All superintendents are responsible for managing their employment contracts. This responsibility begins before you become a superintendent and continues throughout your entire career. It is essential that you keep abreast of changes in contract law by attending workshops; reading the professional journals; and conferring with

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So Now You’re the Superintendent: Learn How Effective Communication Enhances Decision Making

May 6, 2015

author: Mary Frances Callan and Bill Levinson

New superintendents quickly learn the overwhelming importance of mastering a wide range of internal and external communication strategies. In this world of instant and even pervasive communications, learning how to use the district’s internal systems as well as social media is essential for superintendent success

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So Now You’re the Superintendent: Working With Employees

April 3, 2015

author: Mary Frances Callan and Bill Levinson

All superintendents must learn to work effectively with their district’s employees. Of particular importance is mastering the art of “negotiations,” or collective bargaining as it is more formally known. In almost every state, public school employees have the right to bargain wages, benefits, and working

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So Now You’re a Superintendent: Learning to Work with the Board

March 4, 2015

author: Mary Frances Callan and Bill Levinson

Every superintendent faces the challenge of how to work effectively with a school board and individual school board members. To meet this challenge you must develop and strengthen a wide array of important and often complex skills. Begin by becoming familiar with the state laws

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So Now You’re the Superintendent: Getting Organized to Lead

February 4, 2015

author: Mary Frances Callan and Bill Levinson

As superintendent, you are responsible for moving the district forward. It is a cycle of continuous improvement with each year building on the successes of the previous one. During your first year it is critical to set in place the elements for this forward movement.

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So Now You’re the Superintendent: Transitioning to Your New District

January 14, 2015

author: Mary Frances Callan and Bill Levinson

The time between when you were hired as superintendent and your official starting date is your transition period. Transition times vary depending upon when you were hired. Ideally you have one or two months for the transition. Make effective use of whatever time is available.

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If You Want to Be a Superintendent, Master the Application and Interview Processes

November 18, 2014

author: Mary Frances Callan and Bill Levinson

Read their first posts, So You Want to Be a Superintendent in 2015? and If You Want to Be a Superintendent, Get Started NOW. Your success in your current position, the time you spent learning about the superintendency, the additional courses and workshops, the network of

4 Traits of a Governance Mindset: How School Boards and Superintendents Can Create Effective Governance Systems

Who Is An Educational Leader?

10 Mindset Shifts for the Aspiring Superintendent

Managing Your Superintendent’s Contract

So Now You’re the Superintendent: Learn How Effective Communication Enhances Decision Making

So Now You’re the Superintendent: Working With Employees

So Now You’re a Superintendent: Learning to Work with the Board

So Now You’re the Superintendent: Getting Organized to Lead

So Now You’re the Superintendent: Transitioning to Your New District

If You Want to Be a Superintendent, Master the Application and Interview Processes

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