A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

There are rarely absolutes when it comes to educational leadership and ushering in meaningful change. This leads to a false assessment of their own skills and abilities and builds up a false perception. The more we observe and talk about practice, the better equipped we are to make and lead change.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2017

Today Alan November @globalearner shares an assessment idea that is gaining steam. In today’s ThoughtLeader Thursday, start thinking about this new idea in assessment. In today’s show, Alan November discusses a groundbreaking new assessment strategy to make you think: The origins of this strategy. Listen Now.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

Instead of giving a fall assessment, using data to inform instruction, and testing again in the spring to see if those interventions worked, Dr. Boryszewski decided to incorporate a third, mid-year assessment to ensure instructional changes and interventions based on data were actually making a different for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

This means looking at key practices such as Tier 1 instruction, pedagogy, assessment, feedback, differentiation, RTI , real co-teaching , and professional learning to see where there is an opportunity to grow. It starts at the top with leadership. Case in point.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

They fit into the categories of SEL, digital instruction, engagement/management, and leadership. SEL isn’t about manipulation it’s about human connection; and of all the things we need to do, connecting with one another and regulating ourselves emotionally is right at the top of the list. All opinions are my own.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2021

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) announced it is entering into a partnership with Aperture Education to provide a statewide SEL assessment for K-12 schools. Additionally, there is a supplemental assessment to target specific areas of need for individual students based on results of the primary assessment.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 17, 2020

Special Topics: Leadership During a Crisis (3 credits, online) [Class # 20597]. In this class we are going to talk about crisis leadership. We will highlight the individual / collective mindsets, organizational strategies, leadership behaviors, and support structures necessary to navigate crisis situations.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Leadership isn't telling people what to do. Leadership is taking people where they need to be by empowering them to want to be part of the solution. Strategy The real work and testament to outstanding leadership is moving past the visioning process by developing a strategic plan to turn vision into reality.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 1, 2016

But in today’s show, we talk about some very practical issues for teachers. First of all, we talk about the characteristics that make effective formative assessment. This includes some important tips for adjusting your instruction based upon formative assessment. Formative assessment options can save you time.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 31, 2024

When it comes to educational leadership, one thing is clear – there has never been a greater need for innovative and forward-thinking leaders. Thankfully, the business world has turned its full attention towards the best online education doctorate program as the most important step in innovation within leadership as a whole.

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There is no box

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

What does Good Instructional Leadership look like? As a leadership team in our district we’re reading through Hacking Leadership by Joe Sanfelippo ( #gocrickets ) and Tony Sinanis , which has great practical ideas for education leaders. So what would your definition of Good Instructional Leadership look like?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. Below you will see the specific tools I provided during each session.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 4, 2021

As such, the most common messaging has focused on the impending learning loss epidemic that is about to plague virtually every school. assessments to priority standards. Be bold by questioning current assessments and their purpose to determine if you need them all.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 25, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We think that this book makes a unique contribution to what we know about leadership in deeper learning schools. Leadership for Deeper Learning , Chapter 5. Related Posts.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 5, 2019

Designing a modern school will be an ongoing process for those in educational leadership. It will be about rethinking the foundations of what is education, teaching, and learning. For example, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls not only empathize intellect but also social skills in their mission statement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Toby Travis, Headmaster and leadership consultant, talks about the effective methods of evaluating school leaders, focusing on the research. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Learn about important acceleration research that can help us emerge and improve as we move towards rebounding after the pandemic. Listen to Dr. Douglas Fisher Talk about Research That Can Help Schools Rebound. 4 Key Factors for Fantastic Formative Assessment. Fisher is advocating how we can accelerate learning.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Over two and a half days, district leaders explored how emerging technologies can support powerful learning, surfaced and shared innovative learnings and leadership practices, and helped us welcome the League of Innovative Schools 2022-2023 cohort. Opening panel moderated by Digital Promise’s President and CEO, Jean-Claude Brizard.

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There is no box

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

What does Good Instructional Leadership look like? As a leadership team in our district we’re reading through Hacking Leadership by Joe Sanfelippo ( #gocrickets ) and Tony Sinanis , which has great practical ideas for education leaders. So what would your definition of Good Instructional Leadership look like?

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2019

Even in today’s tech-heavy environment, before moving to online assessments, leadership needs to ask: Should we? During their presentation, “ Online Assessment: An Evolving Landscape and New Opportunities ,” they discussed the lessons they learned when they made the transition and what they would change if they could.

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Edthena

MAY 11, 2021

Teachers are exploring the best ways to approach student assessment in the era of technology. In a world of technological resources, teachers find that student assessment is becoming more challenging as students can find answers at the click of a button. Is traditional assessment still the best way to check for understanding?

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

There has been a great deal of conversation lately about what can be taken off the plates of teachers. I don't want to belabor this point as I recently wrote about the topic. An emphasis on priority standards can significantly reduce teachers' burden while streamlining other pedagogy aspects, such as assessment.

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Digital Promise

JULY 15, 2021

I have been extremely fortunate to be a part of OTAN’s Digital Leadership Academy (DLAC ), first as a participant in 2016, and now as a coach to mentor other adult educators in meeting their program goals. We all learn about each other’s programs, teaching situations, and hardware/software in use. Plus, we have a lot of fun too!

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2023

AUSTIN — New Meridian, a nonprofit assessment company committed to advancing quality education for all students, today announced that Eileen Shihadeh has joined the executive team as chief operating officer. Quality assessment has the power to transform a student’s future. There is no better time to join New Meridian,” Shihadeh said.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

With a wealth of leadership experience in the education technology industry, Hedrick will lead the 40-plus-year science company as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Perpetual Purpose Trust dedicated to helping educators build a science literate society. To learn more about Vernier Science Education, visit www.vernier.com.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising school principals nationwide. All of the principals participating in the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative have been in their current role for three or less years.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

The rights, responsibilities, and actions associated with leadership and participation toward healthy and sustainable communities. Students will know and understand these rights and responsibilities and assume their roles of leadership and participation. Responsible Local & Global Citizenship. Healthy Commons.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 19, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. A large share of $4.3 Some compelling examples are emerging. We will explore this opportunity in our next blog post.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. We point out that 24 states now are requiring new recruits to pass some kind of performance assessment in order to be fully licensed.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

While the vast majority of teachers are well schooled in pedagogy, instruction, and assessment, many are not prepared to manage and support students with the increased occurrences of mental health issues and behavioral struggles. Learn more about professional development topics. What is an example of a professional development goal?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

I served on the initial advisory board for ISTE’s Standards for Education Leaders (back then, they were the NETS-A) and in 2016 I received ISTE’s global Award for Outstanding Leadership. Supporting effective technology integration and implementation: 2012 ISTE Leadership Forum #isteLF12. My primary implementation struggle is time.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

Research shows that “when it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, teachers are estimated to have two to three times the effect of any other school factor, including services, facilities, and even leadership.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing resource allocation and fostering early intervention. We sent home all of our assessment reports. We aim to partner with families in our approach to data literacy.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Many conversations about responsible and appropriate use, not many conversations about empowered use. Content delivery and assessment v. The challenges of digital leadership. Lots of Kahoots but not much student creation. Teachers are the primary users of technology. NearPod, GoGuardian). Related Posts.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 26, 2019

To better support all educators in creating powerful maker learning programs, we are unveiling our updated Digital Promise Maker Learning Leadership Framework. Originally launched in November 2017, the Maker Learning Leadership Framework supports educators’ maker learning programs.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Data is an important part of superintendents’ decision-making and it provides insights about student and school performance. Ninety-two percent of superintendents agree that data about students’ learning and academic progress is an important part of getting kids back on track after the pandemic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For more news on school success, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated global economic output loss will total $28 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2025 as the result of the COVID-19 virus that impacted businesses and education. This sentiment could address leadership in education.

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