School managers are responsible for designing and implementing practices that
improve students' academic outcomes. Considering the role played by these leaders,
the Conselho Nacional de Educação (CNE) (National Council of Education) has
approved, pending ratification, the proposal for a Base Nacional Comum de
Competências do Diretor Escolar (BNC - Diretor Escolar) (Common National Base of
Competencies for School Principals). In this context, and based on the author's
concerns and motivations, the study addressed the central question: How can we
identify and map effective practices of school managers in municipal early childhood
education and primary schools in Paragominas, Pará, that enhance student learning,
considering the competencies and skills described in the BNC Diretor Escolar? The main
objective was to identify and systematize good practices of school managers in public
schools in Paragominas, Pará, to promote student learning, based on the competencies
and responsibilities of the school manager. This qualitative research employed a variety
of procedures and techniques across six stages of the methodological process. Thirteen
practices were mapped in five different municipal schools. From these practices, daily
responsibilities of the managers emerged as crucial for the functioning and success of
the schools, highlighting the complexity and diversity of the roles assumed by these
professionals. The competencies identified as essential for the role were also those
needing further development for more effective school intervention. The research
provided an opportunity for self-reflection among the managers regarding their own
responsibilities and competencies, resulting in the educational product “Catálogo de
boas práticas de Gestão Escolar em Paragominas/PA: contribuições para a melhoria da
aprendizagem dos(as) alunos(as)” (Catalog of good school management practices in
Paragominas/PA: contributions to improving students learning). We hope this catalog
will contribute to the field of school management training and performance, as well as
to education specialists, teachers, pedagogy students, and others interested in the
subject.
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