Culture as the Catalyst: How Principals Drive School Transformation

Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)
- Brief overview of the session objectives
Importance of school culture in driving academic success

Understanding School Culture (10 minutes)
- Define school culture and its elements
- Discuss the impact of positive vs. negative school cultures on student outcomes

Role of the Principal in Shaping Culture (10 minutes)
- Share personal anecdotes and experiences as a principal
- Key strategies for principals to influence culture

Practical Strategies for Cultural Transformation (15 minutes)
- Summer Preparation: Techniques for setting up a strong cultural foundation before the school year starts
- Ongoing Reinforcement: Tools for continual cultural enhancement throughout the year

Engaging in Collaborative Discussions (10 minutes)
- Breakout discussions among attendees to share best practices
- Refine approaches based on peer feedback

Evaluating Cultural Initiatives (5 minutes)
- Methods for assessing the effectiveness of cultural initiatives
- How to use data and feedback to make informed adjustments

Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
- Recap key takeaways
- Open the floor for questions and additional insights from participants

Supporting research

Sheninger, E. - BrandED: Tell Your Story, Build Relationships, and Empower Educators.

Whitaker, T. - What Great Principals Do Differently: Eighteen Things That Matter Most.

Fullan, M. - The Principal: Three Keys to Maximizing Impact.