Mentoring Support for New Principals/Administrators

Are there any networks that provide support for new principals/administrators?

 I am very interested in knowing what type of support there is for principals and other district administrators. There is much activity in training of principals, et. al, but what about once you get the job. Can you share what research you have found or what is actually happening in the field. 


Are there any support groups that link new principals/administrators with the universities.

Are there any support groups that link new principals/administrators to job alike positions in other districts. 

Please join the conversation.  


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  • You are invited to take a special survey on Mentoring Support for New Principals. Please go to the ASCD Mentoring Leadership and Resource Website and click on the survey link. There is a lot of great information on this site as well. http://www.mentors.net
    Amelia_Hicks, 2 months ago | Flag
  • Hi Carol Thanks for your response. I went to the website and found not only the resources helpful, but definitely worth looking at for new principals. Richard Lange and I would love to have your thoughts on this topic on our Mentoring Website as he mentioned.
    Amelia_Hicks, 9 months ago | Flag
  • Great responses, Carol. If you have a chance, why not write down some of your thoughts and create an article for our Mentoring website. Here's how to do it. http://www.mentors.net/submissions.php Follow us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/MentorTeachers
    Richard_Lange, 9 months ago | Flag
  • I believe the best support is guidance in being the best principal possible. Very straightforward yet difficult to do. New principals don't need to spend time learning how to being a "model principal" as there is no such thing. They need to take time to get to know themselves as leaders. What do they believe in? How are they going to be a leader who has real impact? They might need early mentorship to get used to processes but they must quickly become their own best supporter. For more info check my ASCD Edge Blog and my book Real Leadership, Real Change available at http://impactleadership.ca/Impact_Leadership/The_Book.html
    Carol_Hunter, 9 months ago | Flag
  • Hi Michael Thanks so much for all the details and ideas. I love them. I have been a bit pre-occupied lately but am impressed with the responses. I will contact you re the idea of #adminchat - I like it, but not sure how to start.
    Amelia_Hicks, 9 months ago | Flag

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