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“As an educator for 42 years, it is so refreshing to finally have a Principal’s
Desk Reference that provides the ‘How To’ in implementing these well-d efined
educational leadership standards. This book is very useful in providing support
and enabling principals and educational leaders to continually grow and develop
throughout their career.”
Naomi Matsuzaki, Hawaii’s National Distinguished Principal,
sponsored by NAESP
“As a practitioner, I cannot think of a more timely, relevant, and useful resource
for our nation’s educational leaders. The authors of this book have over 60 years
of experience upon which readers can draw reflection. Even the most seasoned
leader will find this book to be useful in describing what effective leaders should
know and be able to do to achieve success with each professional standard. The
authors have done a tremendous job in paying close attention to what matters most
in our work.”
Kristi Wilson, President of the American Association
of School Administrators (2020– 2021)
“This book honestly and thoughtfully delivers specific solutions to many of the
challenges and struggles educational leaders face today. The authors successfully
recognize the value of gaining real- life support from proven effective school leaders
who have experienced many of the same challenges and are eager to share their best
practices and lessons learned. Most important is how the authors provide tangible
ways to understand and implement the Professional Standards for Educational
Leaders in ways that will support a successful career long term.”
Lisa Strohman, JD, PhD, author of Digital Distress,
Growing Up Online
“As you read Chapter 5 imagine a New Mexico feast. The beans, rice and enchiladas
are superbly prepared— they represent curriculum, instruction and assessment so
well researched and described. The spices are the success stories immersed in the
chapter. Adjacent to your platter are your sopapillas and honey. They are eaten
with the meal. The sopapillas and honey represent the constant care for adults and
children immersed in Chapter 5.”
Lee Jenkins, author of How to Create a Perfect School
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The Principal’s Desk Reference
to Professional Standards
With the ever- changing, complex role of the principalship, school leaders
are thirsty for a useful desk reference that aligns with professional standards.
This actionable book brings the PSEL standards to life, providing leaders with
support, mentorship, and practical advice. This book provides solutions to
challenges and answers the hard questions associated with educational
leadership alongside a host of tools, strategies, organizers, templates, and
rubrics. Including voices from experienced leaders across rural, urban,
suburban, tribal, and international settings, this book helps principals at
all levels navigate challenges and make decisions that positively impact
their students’ futures. You will be inspired to strive for a better future for
your school community as you continually develop skills leading to a long,
successful career in educational leadership.
Robyn Conrad Hansen is Assistant Professor of Practice and Chair of the
K- 12 subunit for the Educational Leadership Department at Northern
Arizona University.
Frank D. Davidson is Assistant Professor and co- chair of the Doctoral
Steering Committee at Northern Arizona University.
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The Principal’s Desk
Reference to Professional
Standards
Actionable Strategies for Your Practice
Robyn Conrad Hansen and
Frank D. Davidson
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Contents
List of Illustrations ix
Acknowledgments x
Meet the Authors xii
1. Introduction to the Professional Standards for Educational
Leaders 1
Robyn Conrad Hansen and Frank D. Davidson
2. Standard 1: Mission, Vision, and Core Values 11
Robyn Conrad Hansen
3. Standard 2: Ethics and Professional Norms 28
Frank D. Davidson
4. Standard 3: Equity and Cultural Responsiveness 41
Frank D. Davidson
5. Standard 4: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 51
Robyn Conrad Hansen
6. Standard 5: Community of Care and Support for Students 84
Frank D. Davidson
7. Standard 6: Professional Capacity of School Personnel 94
Robyn Conrad Hansen
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8. Standard 7: Professional Community for Teachers and Staff 116
Robyn Conrad Hansen
9. Standard 8: Meaningful Engagement of Families and
Community 130
Robyn Conrad Hansen
10. Standard 9: Operations and Management 145
Frank D. Davidson
11. Standard 10: School Improvement 154
Frank D. Davidson
12. Mentoring as an Integral Part of a Comprehensive
Evaluation System 166
Robyn Conrad Hansen
13. Grow Your Own: A Program for Aspiring Leaders 186
Frank D. Davidson
14. The Future of PK- 12 School Administration 199
Frank D. Davidson
Appendix A: Professional Standards for Educational
Leaders (PSEL) 205
Appendix B: PSEL Knowledge and Skill Self- Assessment 208
Glossary 219
Contributor Biographies 220
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Illustrations
Figures
1.1 Theory of Action— Standards- Focused Leadership 6
2.1 Vision and Mission Progress Check List 22
5.1 Force Field Analysis and the Three Stages of Change 56
5.2 The Interdependency of the Curriculum, Instruction, and
Assessment Triad 60
5.3 Sample Walk- Through Results by Quadrant 68
7.1 Comparison of Distributive and Transformational Leadership
Models 98
7.2 Example of a Distributive Leadership Cabinet 99
7.3 Concerns for a Balanced Health and Wellness 106
Table
12.1 Example of Mapping PSEL Expectations into Leadership
Domains 175
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