THE PRINCIPAL STORY, a one-hour PBS documentary, portrays the challenges principals face in turning around low-performing public schools and raising student achievement. This intimate, one-year journey is seen through the eyes of two dynamic principals: Dr. Tresa D. Dunbar, in only her second year in the school. This publication aims to promote school leadership for learning.

THE PRINCIPAL STORY clip reel includes 23 minutes of scenes from THE PRINCIPAL STORY. Scenes are organized around four themes that are central to the role of principals in improving teaching and learning. The document gives description of each clip reel of documentary.

The document can help you in organizing your school leadership programs and workshops as it provides sample agenda for leadership training activities. The document also provides pre-viewing and post-viewing discussion guidelines on leadership agenda.

It also provides a framework for school leaders: Linking Standards to Practice which can be adapted to suit your particular context. Also, you can refer this document to get a comprehensive list of leadership related resources.

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