“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 tha w an t or tru tt o ga ly le be gi ni ad za ve f o Yo re ss tio in u’ ns the ch a re bu w o w y ol t s a ay cla ne read kno hat ed w the nd y Yo ss s t t a o y h ch u ey ad n a w ed flex ne eed v a de i a b u n ed nc , l le w an gre t mo e. e, i t. e in re – sp t to t ha yo be ire u n d. • • • Build a year-long calendar mapping out important events, deadlines and essential goals 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 • • Generate and become familiar with points of contract essential for the principal’s success Setup meetings with key points of contract to begin establishing relationships Establish a professional network • Build a network of new principals and establish a regular meeting schedule to solve common problems in a collaborative manner Yo u Know their school’s academic calendar, test calendar, critical date calendar and budget expectations and deadlines 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 A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling Educational Leadership at 507-389-1116 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Educational Leadership at the numbers listed above at least three days prior to the event. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the above numbers. EDLD30DO 10-12