Julia Mahfouz , Mark T. Greenberg , Roger P. Weissberg , Chi Kim , Christa Turksma
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to propose a model of the prosocial school leader that shows how the principals’ social emotional competencies (SECs), wellbeing, and leadership form the foundation that influences the overall school climate, teacher functioning and wellbeing, family and community partnerships, and downstream student outcomes.
Proposed conceptual argument or model
The authors hypothesize that effective leadership practices, healthy relationships, effective SEL program implementation, and effective family and community partnerships all mediate school climate, teacher performance, and student outcomes.
Implications
Finally, the authors discuss how to support principals to develop the SECs necessary to lead and implement SEL initiatives in their buildings.