Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Resources

• Delaware school district ‘grows’ its own administrators [HTML 2,289kb]
  Program gives teacher leaders an opportunity to learn about and prepare for administrative positions at the school or district levels.
  
• District events lure students back from private schools [HTML 1,791kb]
  The school board undertook a campaign to bring students back into the district.
  
• Florida’s Polk County Schools honored for arts programs [HTML 2,395kb]
  School board has consistently proved its support of the arts.
  
• Hispanic Caucus honors Trevino and Wooten [HTML 856kb]
  Former NHC chairman and former NSBA President received an award.
  
• K-12, higher ed partnerships must be strategic [HTML 2,512kb]
  Like many urban districts, New York’s Buffalo Public Schools have dealt with budget shortfalls before.
  
• Long-range staff plans crucial for growing districts [HTML 2,195kb]
  Developing a staffing plan is crucial, particularly in a growing district.
  
• Statistical software analyzes student achievement growth [HTML 2,844kb]
  District using performance management software to provide immediate student achievement results that help teachers provide targeted instruction tailored to individual needs.
  
• Strategies offered for 'leading leaders' effectively [HTML 2,922kb]
  If school board leaders and superintendents have any hope of accomplishing anything, they must know how to be good leaders.
  
• Students use tablet PCs to maximize learning [HTML 1,625kb]
  District leaders are committed to the effective use of technology to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
  
• Washington board focuses on community engagement [HTML 1,923kb]
  School board has a long tradition of cultivating an environment of community collaboration