Category: Welcome

  • The Power of Focus

      Did you know a magnifying glass can harness the power of the sun to start a fire?  It’s true!  How can that be?  The magnifying glass captures the immense light and heat produced by the sun, concentrates it onto a single point, and – VOILA! – a fire is started. Did you know that

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  • Reflective Dialogue and Performance Evaluation

    Socrates believed that learning was enhanced when he and his students engaged in dialogue.  As such, Socrates guided his students toward mastery through question-centered conversation and student reflection.  The Socratic Method has become an integral part of pedagogy and is still used today. Can the Socratic Method be applied to performance evaluation?  Reflective dialogue is

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  • Tips for Preparing for a District Reorganization

    Understand the state requirements for a consolidation process.  Meet with state level policy makers and state level consultants who have guided other districts through a consolidation to ascertain all that is necessary for a successful effort.  Ask about legislation regarding consolidation types, referenda, resolutions, tax rates, bonded liabilities, board elections, transportation, and possible state level

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  • What do you do?

    Students are often curious about the working world and ask the question, “What do you do?”  If you, as a leader, were asked this question, how would you respond?  Perhaps the following will help you create a response: Leaders envision.  They see things differently, looking for ways to improve upon policies, procedures, and      practices in order

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  • Leading A Successful Referendum For Reorganization

    Is  your public school considering some type of reorganization?  Would you like to learn more about leading a reorganization?  On Saturday, November 21, I will be presenting a panel session at the annual IASB/IASBO/IASA Conference in Chicago.  Join me at 1:30 PM in the Sheraton for an informative time of sharing.

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