Democratic Leadership (New) A teacher reflects on Larry Wilson's democratic style of leadership. Read the Transcript  Inspiring Confidence (New) Larry Wilson discusses the difference between the responses of less experienced and more experienced teachers to him. Read the Transcript  Father Principal (New) A student on Larry Wilson's close relationship to the student body. Read the Transcript  Owning the Decision, Part 1 Two aspiring principals role play a scene in which a parent confronts a principal. Read the Transcript  Owning the Decision, Part 2 (New) Rafaela Espinal-Pacheco is confronted by a parent on one of her first days on the job.  Read the Transcript  An Open Mind Rafaela Espinal-Pacheco explains that a principal is both a learner and a teacher. Read the Transcript  Entry Dr. Sandra J. Stein illustrates an approach for principals to use when entering their new schools. Read the Transcript Overview Effective principals are decisive leaders who are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses and acknowledge that they alone don't have all the answers. They foster a sense of community and shared decision-making among staff and gain respect by acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. See: Topic-related resources

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