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Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award: Nomination Criteria

2011-2012

Nominees must be Montgomery County Public School principals who 

  • have at least five years of experience as a principal (with at least three of those years in MCPS)
  • manage effectively
  • demonstrate and encourage creativity and
    innovation
  • foster cooperation between the school and the
    community
  • maintain a continuing dialogue with students and
    parents as well as faculty and staff
  • keep abreast of developments in the field of
    education
  • encourage team spirit
  • demonstrate leadership and exemplify
    commitment
  • continue to play an active role in the classroom
  • maintain their position as principal throughout the
    2012-13 school year
  • must participate in four day 2012 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award (DELA) seminar to be held July 12-15, 2012

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