-Communicating effectively with staff
-Engaging parents/community
-A caring Disposition
-Connecting with children and youth
-Providing a sense of school vision
-Involving others in leadership
-Leadership for staff development
-Knowledge of instructional strategies
-Instructional supervision skills
-Planning/organizing the school’s regular activities
-Ability to provide leadership for cultural diversity
-Knowing classroom assessment trends
-Knowledge of child development
-Legal knowledge of the principal’s role
-Knowledge of budgeting