The literacy leadership guide for elementary principals: reclaiming teacher autonomy and joy

For the past decade in the United States, elementary principals have faced increased scrutiny.

Student performance regardless of student experiences, district funding practices, or societal factors have been the responsibility of the principal.

In a similar fashion, teachers have been ridiculed and scorned.

As a result, principals are left trying to create positive school culture, evaluate teacher performance, and guide and support professional development initiatives.

In the meantime, teachers in many ways do not see themselves as professionals, do not feel that they have autonomy in their classrooms, and as a result may not have the same joy that they once had.

The goal of this guide is to assist principals and school leaders to cultivate a school culture where the principal is positioned as the literacy leader.