LEADERSHIP
(Integrity, respect, honor, truth, passion, enthusiasm, compassion,
value, professionalism, excellence, actualization, problem-solving,
resources, creative, caring, democratic, effective)
MESPA believes that leaders build effective schools.
MESPA believes that effective principals are strong leaders.
MESPA believes that principals are self-reflective.
MESPA's programs are based on current research.
MESPA believes that a principal who is leader is one who is professional,
is a problem-solver, seeks renewal, is creative, is passionate,
and behaves with integrity.
LEARNING
(Modeling, training, education, preparation, instruction, reflection,
renewal, learning)
MESPA believes that continuous life-long learning is important.
MESPA believes that schools are communities of learners.
COMMUNITY
(Acceptance, differences, diversity, integrated, inclusive, multi-cultural,
socialization, democratic, caring)
MESPA believes that an effective school brings about change.
MESPA believes in a strong sense of community.
SERVICE
(Support, mentoring, collegiality, service, partnership, alliances)
MESPA believes that a strong organization is one that serves its
members well.
The Massachusetts Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA)
is committed to serving the needs of the elementary and middle
level principalship in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
It adheres to four basic core values:
Leadership
Learning
Service
Community
Its mission is:
1.) to promote elementary and middle level schools as learning
communities that provide excellent learning opportunities for
all children;
2.) to advance superior professional standards of practice for
elementary and middle level principals;
3.) to provide high quality professional development experiences
for urban, suburban, and rural principals and other educators,
statewide, based on their common and unique professional development
needs;
4.) to advocate on behalf of elementary and middle level principals
and their efforts to provide a high quality education for all
children within the framework of our democratic principles;
5.) to provide ample opportunities for networking, collegiality,
and community.
