Phase 3: Collaboration

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.

BACK TO PRINCIPAL HOME

BACK TO FIRST YEAR

BACK TO PHASE 2:  STUDENTS FIRST

MOVE ON TO PHASE 4:  FUN