“New to Profession” Principal On-boarding Experience
The new to profession principal on-boarding experience is committed to ensuring beginning principals are
prepared and have the skills, confidence and resources necessary to effectively start the school year.
A five-day summer program designed specifically for “New to Profession Principals”.
Dates: July 24, 25, 29, 31 and August 1, 2013
Location: Minnesota State University Mankato at Edina, 7700 France Avenue S., Edina, MN
Offered through the Center for Engaged Leadership
Leading Strands
Gain a deeper understanding of the leadership role of the Principal
Know and understand their district and school by demonstrating a strong
understanding of mission, vision, beliefs, behaviors and results
Attend two days of Beyond Diversity training to help new principals
understand the impact of race on student learning and investigate the role
that racism plays in institutionalized academic achievement disparities
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• Build a year-long calendar mapping out important events,
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Plan for the first days of school
• Draft a back to school parent letter, staff letter and craft
their opening remarks to staff, students and parents
Know the District’s points of contact
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Generate and become familiar with points of
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Setup meetings with key points of contract
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Know their school’s academic calendar, test calendar, critical
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Application Process
• Limited to 25 new to profession principals and assistant principals
• Application materials website: http://ed.mnsu.edu/cel/
• District administrators wanting to reserve space for new to profession principal/s in their district should contact:
Dr. Candace Raskin: candace.raskin@mnsu.edu, 952-818-8881
Dr. Melissa Krull: melissa.krull@mnsu.edu, 952-818-8864
Center for Engaged Leadership website: http://ed.mnsu.edu/cel/
On-boarding Experience Information
Length of program: July 24 – August 1, 2013
Number of Sessions: 5 full-day sessions
Cost: $1500
Location: Minnesota State University Mankato at Edina, 7700 France Avenue S., Edina, MN
“Standardized onboarding results in significant improvement on metrics such as new hire retention, goal
achievement for the organization, new hire performance goals, employee engagement and internal fill rate.”
- Aberdeen Group, 2011
For more information contact:
Dr. Candace F. Raskin
Director, Center for Engaged Leadership
952-818-8881
candace.raskin@mnsu.edu
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Department of Educational Leadership
7700 France Ave. S., Suite 360
Edina, MN 55435
Visit: ed.mnsu.edu/edleadership
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