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New Principals Academy CCOSA’s mission has been to support principals in all phases of their career with training and support in the field. CCOSA offers annual training for new principals through the CCOSA New Principals Academy. This year’s New Principals Academy includes four training dates and one advocacy experience. Sessions are facilitated by OAESP Executive Director Glen Abshere and OASSP/OMLEA Executive Director Will Parker. This semester of learning will be provided in live virtual meetings and will include interactive/guided discussions, guest presentations from experienced education leaders, and time for grade-level focus groups. In the spring, participants will be also invited to a legislative advocacy experience. Here’s a summary of session topics: Session 1 - September 17, 2020 • Establishing and Assessing a Healthy School Culture • Leading a School during a Pandemic • Understanding the Principal’s Role in the State Accreditation Process • Handling School Activity Funds • Guest Speakers – Practices for School Culture from an Elementary and Secondary Perspective Session 2 - October 22, 2020 • Understanding the Principal’s Role in Instructional Leadership • Understanding Blended/Virtual Framework • Learning to Balance Priorities • Implementing Educational Leader Self-Care • Guest Speakers – Principal’s Role in Instructional Leadership from an Elementary and Secondary Perspective
Session 3 - November 19, 2020 • The Principal’s Role in Special Education • Working Through Behavior and Discipline Issues • Guest Speakers – Supporting Social-Emotional Needs of All Learners and Behaviorally Challenged Students Session 4 - December 14, 2020 • Guest Speaker: Understanding School Security and Safety including Bully Prevention • Safety Drill Reporting, and Behavioral Threat Assessments • Managing Communication During a Crisis • Guest Speakers: Running Effective Meetings; Hiring and Supporting Staff; Giving Constructive Feedback: Conflict Management with Parents, Students, and Staff
More than ever, principals need strong relationships with other education leaders and ongoing learning to sustain their important work. If you are an early-career administrator or a veteran leader looking for ongoing professional development, you will find opportunities throughout this school year for collaboration through webinars, trainings or conferences. In addition, the directors of OAESP, OASSP, and OMLEA are available to provide personalized coaching for principals via electronic conferencing. Contact us for more details on professional learning for new principals or principal consultations and coaching. Glen Abshere, OAESP Executive Director: abshere@ccosa.org William D. Parker, OASSP/OMLEA Executive Director: parker@ccosa.org
