Webinar to Show How Principal Confidence Boosts Teacher and Student Success
A new webinar will explore research linking principals' leadership confidence to collective teacher efficacy and student achievement. The session will offer practical strategies for principals to strengthen their own efficacy and translate that into schoolwide teacher belief. Attendees will learn how these practices can improve student outcomes in their districts.
The webinar, hosted by Education Week but created by FIRST Educational Resources, features director Don Smith and co-founder Garth Larson as presenters, with Kendell Hunter of Otus moderating. The session centers on research showing that a principal's leadership confidence directly influences how much belief teachers develop in their collective capacity, which studies identify as a powerful driver of student outcomes.
Attendees will receive practical guidance on strengthening their own efficacy and translating that into schoolwide teacher confidence. Registration includes an opportunity to submit questions for speakers in advance. Live participants who attend at least 53 minutes can earn a professional development certificate, and a transcript becomes available within five business days following the event.
This webinar could influence how school districts approach leadership development and professional training. If principals adopt the practices discussed, schools may see improved teacher morale and collaboration, potentially translating into measurable gains in student performance. District administrators and policymakers may use this research to justify investing in principal coaching programs. However, since the session's content was created by a sponsor rather than an independent publisher, attendees should weigh the material critically, as its real-world effectiveness will depend on local implementation and context.