Effective school leaders are also lifelong learners. Lee Westberrys newest edited bookLearning Opportunities for Principals: Methods for Meeting the Needs of Todays Administrators focuses on the multifaceted nature of principal learning, recognizing the importance of preservice principal programs, mentoring, and ongoing professional development. Authors acknowledge multiple contexts in which principal learning occurs and provide practical examples of learning activities for principals as well as guidelines for appropriate principal professional development. This book provides a strong underpinning of growth for school and district leaders. -- Larry Daniel, PhD, Dean, University of Texas Permian Basin Principal professional learning has always been a critical part of staying up to date with educational best practices. Learning opportunities for educational leaders has gained a new respect over the past three years as schools maneuvered through the Covid-19 Pandemic in order to meet the needs of their students. In order for principals to stay on the cutting edge and deliver world-class results, educational leaders have to stay abreast of current trends and continue to learn. Learning Opportunities for Principals: Methods for Meeting the Needs of Todays Administrators provides the organizational structures and best practices for principal learning to continue for the sake of the children we serve. This book should be foundational for all district leaders. -- Greg Harrison, EdD, Executive Director of Special Programs, Dorchester District 2 The higher we move up the ladder as educational professionals the fewer opportunities we often have for meaningful professional learning. This text is a valuable resource for any principal or district level administrator looking to grow. There are several valuable connections made which help a building leader to better define their own role while understanding the need to be flexible. The book Learning Opportunities for Principals: Methods for Meeting the Needs of Todays Administrators provides a unique perspective on the role of a principal and how to maximize existing supports to manage the complexity of our current educational system. -- Chris Buchholz, Principal, Philip Simmons High School, Berkeley County School District
