The Principal’s Guide to Curriculum Leadership

Practical guidance for spearheading curriculum development and change

This comprehensive guide walks principals through the curriculum development and renewal process with encouragement, hitting the hard issues of doing more with less, integrating technology, creating a culture of improvement, and improving student outcomes. The authors incorporate the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards for principals as they relate to curriculum leadership. Highlights include step-by-step guidance for:

• Working collaboratively with personnel


• Integrating state and national standards into school curriculum


• Maximizing professional development opportunities


• Connecting curriculum to instruction