Typically October
As you know, teachers find October to be a highly stressful month. If you have new Assistant Principals, they, too, will likely be under a great deal of stress at this point. As a Principal, you must rally the troops and offer support. Make sure to prioritize attending team/department/PLC meetings to provide guidance.
Schedule, Job Duties, and Expectations
- Plan time on your calendar to attend team/department/PLC meetings.
- Look into professional development opportunities to continue being a lifelong learner. In the Leadership Weekly, there will always be a page for Talent and Leadership Development with a link to what we call Empower Modules. Check these out for possible professional development opportunities. Also check out the Principal Leadership Development Guide.
- Have a goal setting meeting with your Area Superintendent if you haven’t already done this.
To Do’s in October
- Tend to the social and emotional needs of your staff and take some time for yourself in October.
This can be a very stressful month for teachers. They do not call it “Shocktober” for nothing.
If You Are New to Round Rock ISD, Get to Know More About Your New Organization
- Log into RISE and take the course, Empower Module: Deep Dive into Our Round Rock ISD Leadership Values. (Takes about 30 minutes.) Having a strong understanding of the detailed version of the Round Rock ISD Leadership Values is not only crucial for your own development, but also in your work developing others.
- Curious about the history of Round Rock ISD? Browse the Round Rock ISD History site.
