The School Administrators of Iowa identified several strategies that principals can use to support people during these changes. I found them to be a helpful reminder and would be interested in hearing from you about their value.
- Allow people to discuss feelings of loss and the difficulty of "letting go" of familiar programs and practices;
- Identify the needs of individual people and tailor the support based upon need;
- Develop support groups that are problem solving, action-oriented and non-judgmental;
- Be candid about unmet needs and work with people to plan specific ways to meet the need;
- Focus on strengths, skills, and interests of each person;
- Provide opportunity for everyone involved to share their ideas and talents;
- Plan ways for individuals to expand their skills to support the change;
- Identify ways that individuals can work to support one another throughout the change;
- Focus on successes and achievements;
- Give extra support to those who need it;
- Keep communication open and encouraging.
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