Innovation: Mission Accomplished (Principal Magazine)

by Evelyn Cruz

As a school leader, any time you implement something new in your school— be it a new technology, protocol, or methodology—it is important to get buy-in from all stakeholders to help ensure the success of that initiative. This involves thoughtful planning, open communication, and hands-on participation on the part of a principal.

At my middle school, I recently spearheaded the implementation of a video coaching initiative. I prioritized video coaching because I believed it could help my instructional coaches (and me) provide the personalized professional learning needed to support and retain quality teachers at my school.

I knew that the implementation needed to be well-planned to be well-received. Here’s how I approached the process to ensure success.

Read original at https://www.naesp.org/principal-marchapril-2017-technology-all/innovation-mission-accomplished