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Develops partnerships and meaningful relationships with people from diverse experiences.
Explore the categories below to find resources on Collaborative Relationships in Each Level of Leadership:
Leading Self
BEHAVIORS
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Highly collaborative; respected by and respectful to all stakeholders
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Builds and maintains strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and campus leaders
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Celebrates diversity and advocates for all students
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Creates an environment in which all students are known by name, strength, and need; and families are welcomed, respected, and valued as partners in their child(ren)’s learning
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Contributes to a culture of collaboration; when working with others, is always prepared, engaged, and actively listening and contributing; is a sought-after team member
Resources
Top Recommendations
Articles
Sharing Data to Create Stronger Parent Partnerships
12 ways to connect with kids and prioritize relationships while teaching remotely
Creating a Culture of Collaborative Family Engagement Solidarity with Solidity: The Case for Collaborative Professionalism
5 Questions PLCs Should Ask About Equity
3 Ways to Model Collaboration and Partnership in Schools and Classrooms
Podcasts/Ted Talks
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Leading Others
BEHAVIORS
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Promotes collaboration and fosters mutual respect among all stakeholders
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Helps team members to build strong relationships with each other, resulting in stronger team morale and sense of belonging
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Celebrates and upholds the importance of diversity; creates teams where diversity in all aspects is valued
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Encourages and supports the team to create an environment in which all students are known by name, strength, and need; and families are welcomed, respected and valued as partners in their child(ren)’s learning
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Nurtures a thriving culture of collaboration within the team; when working with other leaders, is always prepared, engaged, and actively listening and contributing; is a sought-after team member
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Top Recommendations
Articles
How to Create Team Norms - and make them stick
Turning Conflict into Partnerships
The Five Steps to Conflict Resolution
Solidarity with Solidity: The Case for Collaborative Professionalism
The Secrets of Great Teamwork, by Martine Haas and Mark Mortensen
Creating a Culture of Collaborative Family Engagement
Podcasts/Ted Talks
Books
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Leading Leaders
BEHAVIORS
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Promotes collaboration and fosters mutual respect among all stakeholders
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Helps team members to build strong relationships with each other, resulting in stronger team morale and sense of belonging
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Cultivates trust and compels others to follow by consistently leading with authenticity and integrity
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Contributes to a school environment in which all students are known by name, strength, and need; and families are welcomed, respected, and valued as partners in their child(ren)’s learning
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Supports, guides, and develops structures that nurture a thriving culture of collaboration among and between teachers, staff, and other school leaders
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Top Recommendations
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Podcasts/Ted Talks
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Leading Campus
BEHAVIORS
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Creates a school-wide culture in which all staff and students are treated with respect and consideration regardless of position, background, or identity and builds trust with colleagues, students, and families
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Is a connector of people to enable strong relationships throughout the school and across departments
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Creates and maintains a school environment in which all students are known by name, strength, and need; families are welcomed, respected, and valued as partners in their child(ren)’s learning
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Creates and maintains a thriving culture of collaboration amongst and between students, staff and community