15 Summer Break Tips for School Leaders to Maximize Their Time
This resource is a handy summer playbook for school leaders who want to make the most of their break. It offers a balanced mix of strategic planning, community-building ideas, and self-care reminders—so you can wrap up loose ends, welcome new faces, and recharge before students and staff return.
How it Works
Browse through 15 different welcoming ideas—each tip is presented as a concise action step with brief explanations and examples. You don’t have to follow them in order; pick and choose whichever pointers resonate with your goals and timeline.
What's included
We put together 15 tips that cover everything from reflecting on last year and streamlining systems to planning community and staff outreach, while also carving out time for rest and personal growth—plus a few bonus planning ideas to kickstart your fall.
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