Designing the School Leader's Portfolio

Formerly a Sky Light publication

This invaluable handbook walks readers through the stages of developing a portfolio for documenting essential areas of studies focused on school leadership.

The best way to demonstrate a school leader`s impact is with a portfolio–an ever-evolving archive of a leader`s work. This guide walks through the stages in developing a useful and impressive portfolio. It gives strategies for collection and presentation materials, collaboration, reflection, self-assessment, peer coaching, and conferencing. It even offers models from school leaders who have completed the process. Begin designing your portfolio today!

Formerly a SkyLight publication

This invaluable handbook walks readers through the stages of developing a portfolio for documenting essential areas of studies focused on school leadership.

Mary Dietz is an international consultant specializing in assisting educators in building capacity to establish and facilitate learning communities. She is also co-founder of LearnCity, an educational technology firm offering a web-based solution for designing, implementing, and assessing standards-based instruction, K-12. Her work is focused on coaching educational systems through the design and implementation of school reform efforts. Much of her work with educators has been in the areas of continuous improvement, professional development, coaching, and alternative performance assessments for educators. She established the Portfolio Network for the National Staff Development Council (NSDC), dedicated to promoting the portfolio process for professional learning. She has coached teachers, administrators, school boards, and communities in establishing the relationships necessary for systemic change. Most recently she served as designer and facilitator of an online Knowledge Management System for managing standards-based instruction in California.