The Principal’s Desk Reference to Professional Standards

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.

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.

This book brings the PSEL standards to life, providing leaders with support, mentorship, and practical advice. Including voices from experienced leaders from rural, urban, suburban, tribal, and international settings, this work helps principals to navigate challenges and make decisions that positively impact their students' futures.

1: Introduction to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders;   2: Standard 1: Mission, Vision, and Core Values;   3: Standard 2: Ethics and Professional Norms;   4: Standard 3: Equity and Cultural Responsiveness;   5: Standard 4: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment;   6: Standard 5: Community of Care and Support for Students;   7: Standard 6: Professional Capacity of School Personnel;   8: Standard 7: Professional Community for Teachers and Staff;   9: Standard 8: Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community;   10: Standard 9: Operations and Management;   11: Standard 10: School Improvement;   12: Mentoring as an Integral Part of a Comprehensive Evaluation System;   13: Grow Your Own: A Program for Aspiring Leaders;   14: The Future of PK-12 School Administration;   Appendix A: Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL);  Appendix B: PSEL Knowledge and Skill Self-Assessment