In this course, we explored critical issues facing school principals, including the challenge of attracting and retaining a quality work force, managing and allocating resources, innovative instructional leadership, creating community partnerships, and meeting the myriad of district, state and federal policies and laws. With a focus on all six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, we holistically analyzed a school’s Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) and focused action plans in various contexts. This analysis helped our understanding of the important implications of managing school resources in order to meet operational needs and improve outcomes for all students.
