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Latest Issue

JSD, Spring 2008, Vol. 29, No. 2

Professional Learning for Principals

Published on March 1, 2008

Issue Contents

Editor's note (read article)

Leading with passion and principles. (Available to the public.)
By Tracy Crow

At issue

On the edge: Have the courage to lead with soul (read article)

Once they realize their deepest convictions, school leaders have a responsibility to help all educators become change agents.
By Parker J. Palmer

When hearts meet minds: District’s leadership team uses the power of synergy in work with principals (read article)

The elementary leadership team for Edmonds School District #15 in Lynnwood, Wash., used collaborative learning structures and individual support to boost principal learning.
By Ellen H. Kahan , Tony Byrd , Lara Drew

A winding path: Tucson follows circuitous route toward professional learning for principals (read article)

When Tucson Unified School District in Arizona set a series of ambitious goals for student results, they crafted a coordinated plan for professional learning for principals.
By Harriet Arzu Scarborough

Boston structure supports school leaders (read article)

Boston Public Schools grows district principals through a year-long fellowship program that immerses participants in the culture and challenges of the district.
By Jennifer Welsh Takata

Guiding hand of the superintendent helps principals flourish (read article)

A district superintendent in Phelps-Clifton Springs (N.Y.) leads the way in providing professional learning opportunities for school principals.
By Gene Spanneut , Mike Ford

Side-by-side: Novice and veteran principals are a powerful mix for learning in Rhode Island (read article)

New principals aren’t alone in needing support. Rhode Island adapted its principal development programs to assist principals at all stages through collaborative networks.
By Donna Braun , Donna Vigneau Carlson

10 rungs to proficiency: District partners with universities to create Principals’ Academy (read article)

A 10-tier career ladder supports principals in the Washoe County School District in Reno, Nev., through each stage of their professional lives.
By Pete Hall , Rick Harris

DEPARTMENTS

Results: The learning school: A clear vision leads to results (read article)

NSDC's vision comes to life each day in the learning school.
By Joan Richardson

Collaborative culture: Raise the level of conversation by using paraphrasing as a listening skill (read article)

Learn how to paraphrase to become skillful in conversations. (Available to the public.)
By Robert J. Garmston

Cultural proficiency: 4-stage process changes individuals and entire schools (read article)

Complete a four-stage process for developing cultural proficiency. (Available to the public.)
By Sarah W. Nelson , Patricia L. Guerra

NSDC's standards: Building blocks to support principals throughout the year (read article)

A principal’s standards journey through the school year. (Available to the public.)
By Lea Arnau

NSDC tool: Examine your practice (read article)

Using NSDC's Innovation Configuration maps (ICs).

JSD Forum (read article)

Professional learning must attend to the heart as well as the hands and head.
By Laura Thomas

Features

Practicing professionals: To improve teaching and learning, educators must raise the stakes for their profession. An interview with Richard F. Elmore (read article)

Educators need to develop a collective practice, a profession that knows what works and how to apply it to best serve students.
By Tracy Crow

System change can take education goals from fantasy to reality (read article)

Innovative approaches and best practices alone won’t bring deep, sustained change in school systems.
By Jan O'Neill

All Issues

Spring 2008, Vol. 29, No. 2
Professional Learning for Principals

Winter 2008, Vol. 29, No. 1
English Language Learners

Fall 2007, Vol. 28, No. 4
Theme: The High School

Summer 2007, Vol. 28, No. 3
Theme: The Road Ahead

Spring 2007, Vol. 28, No. 2
Theme: Time

Winter 2007, Vol. 28, No. 1
Theme: Support for School-Based Coaches

Fall 2006, Vol. 27, No. 4
Theme: Closing the Achievement Gap

Summer 2006, Vol. 27, No. 3
Theme: Writing

Spring 2006, Vol. 27, No. 2
Theme: Improving high-performing schools

Winter 2006, Vol. 27, No. 1
Theme: Assessment

Fall 2005, Vol. 26, No. 4
Theme: Differentiation

Summer 2005, Vol. 26, No. 3
Theme: Support Staff

Spring 2005, Vol. 26, No. 2
Theme: Leadership at the School Level

Winter 2005, Vol. 26, No. 1
Theme: Moving from Standards to Practice

Fall 2004, Vol. 25, No. 4
Theme: Mathematics and Science

Summer 2004, Vol. 25, No. 3
Theme: Ideas That Work

Spring 2004, Vol. 25, No. 2
Theme: School-Based Staff Development

Winter 2004, Vol. 25, No. 1
Theme: The Big Picture

Fall 2003, Vol. 24, No. 4
Theme: Evaluation

Summer 2003, Vol. 24, No. 3
Theme: Resources

Spring 2003, Vol. 24, No. 2
Theme: Literacy

Winter 2003, Vol. 24, No. 1
Theme: How Educators Learn

Fall 2002, Vol. 23, No. 4
Theme: New Teachers

Summer 2002, Vol. 23, No. 3
Theme: Culture

Spring 2002, Vol. 23, No. 2
Theme: Lifting Low Performance

Winter 2002, Vol. 23, No. 1
Theme: Technology Makes the Grade

Fall 2001, Vol. 22, No. 4
Theme: High-Performing Schools

Summer 2001, Vol. 22, No. 3
Theme: NSDC Standards for Staff Development

Spring 2001, Vol. 22, No. 2
Theme: Diversity

Winter 2001, Vol. 22, No. 1
Theme: The Principal

Fall 2000, Vol. 21, No. 4
Theme: Teacher Quality

Summer 2000, Vol. 21, No. 3
Theme: Advocacy for Quality Staff Development

Spring 2000, Vol. 21, No. 2
Theme: Partnerships

Winter 2000, Vol. 21, No. 1
Theme: Data-Driven Staff Development

Fall 1999, Vol. 20, No. 4
Theme: Teacher Leadership

Summer 1999, Vol. 20, No. 3
Theme: Powerful Designs

Spring 1999, Vol. 20, No. 2
Theme: Time

Winter 1999, Vol. 20, No. 1
Theme: Standards

Fall 1998, Vol. 19, No. 4
Theme: Evaluation

Summer 1998, Vol. 19, No. 3
Theme: Change

Spring 1998, Vol. 19, No. 2
Theme: What Makes Staff Development Successful?

Winter 1998, Vol. 19, No. 1
Theme: Technology in Staff Development

Winter 1994, Vol. 15, No. 1
One article available.

Summer 1992, Vol. 13, No. 3
One article available.