Teacher & Leader Efficacy
Research demonstrates that both solid leadership and quality instruction are necessary for schools to be successful. As a result, the CREC has taken a two-pronged approach to teacher and leader efficacy: 1) supporting teachers in improving their craft through coaching support and collaborative work across districts and BOCES and 2) ensuring principals are well trained and ready to effectively lead their schools.
OUR CURRENT WORK
Facilitating a monthly, 60-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) for principals across the state to connect and learn from each other. Learn more and sign-up (next meetings are April 25 and May 23 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM)
Secured support for Aguilar, Huerfano, Ignacio, Bennett, Monte Vista, East Otero, Montrose, Las Animas, Wiggins, and Morgan County to participate in CDE approved Turnaround Leadership Program providing graduate certificates (CSU-Global) and articulation into principal licensure programming.
Executed a principal induction program that meets CDE’s updated requirements for SC BOCES and provided 20 scholarships for a diverse group of principals to complete the program and receive professional licensure.
Supported Aguilar, Bennett, East Otero, and Huerfano in securing Connect for Success Grants which offer teachers the opportunity to observe instruction at high performing schools and work with a school improvement coach.
Supported securing school improvement grants (Pathways) for Aguilar, Huerfano, and Monte Vista and (District Led) grants for Aguilar and Otis.
OUR PAST WORK
To see our work from the 2017 Rural Education Summit, click here.
The first Cohort of the Rural Principal Induction Program gathers for their kick-off in SC BOCES.
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED
Creating and facilitating principal induction programs create an expense that districts and BOCES do not readily have funding for and yet principal training and support is critical to quality schools and to counter rural leadership turnover.
