LSDA: Ensuring Professionalism is the Foundation of a Positive School

Ensuring Professionalism is the Foundation of a Positive School Culture, presented by Dr. Susan McClelland

• September 10, 2024

School leaders have attempted to employ numerous activities over the past decade in an effort to establish a positive school culture.  From motivating students via rewards-based behavior plans to providing teacher incentives, school/district leadership teams have worked diligently to create a positive environment for students, staff, and community, but what happens when something seemingly negative occurs?  An employee dismissal?  Student misbehavior?  A not so kind news story about the school?  Does the positive culture quickly erode?  This module will place focus on ensuring professionalism is at the core of a school’s culture, how this leads to a positive school culture, and striking a consistent balance between managing, leading and motivating.