An Interesting Idea came to me when we were beginning our new school. Originally I thought we would only need this process in the first couple of years, but I was incorrect. We ended up repeating this procedure each year around this time as a ‘way we do things around here’ . The response fromContinue reading “Building Your Classes for Next Year”
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Ed, the Superstar!
As the leader in your school do you know everyone’s name? Do they all know you? We have all experienced that frightening feeling when you are out and someone comes up to you (in my case, very much younger) and says, “Do you remember me? You were my teacher/principal.” Who is the most popular atContinue reading “Ed, the Superstar!”
The Newcomer Has A Plan
I have returned to a school for the past three weeks as an occasional principal during an absence of a colleague. It is a wonderful school with lots of amazing things happening for students. The ratio of technology to students is very high. Every classroom is well equipped to provide technology for student use. ThisContinue reading “The Newcomer Has A Plan”
Teacher Evaluation=Leadership
I wanted to write this week about the Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) process and share with a you a few Interesting Ideas as you make your way through your evaluations this year. No matter where you are located or what your process is for teacher evaluation in your district I imagine we share enoughContinue reading “Teacher Evaluation=Leadership”