Re-envisioning Leadership through
the
Prism of the Instructional Core
Dr. Pedro Noguera is the premier researcher of our times who has consistently researched and studied the impact of the specific variables that can change the learning outcomes for both the teachers and the students. Dr. Noguera has been in the forefront of the current studies on the importance of the school culture in changing the dynamics of teaching and learning for all populations of the school. He will focus his keynote address on the most critical actions and behaviors of the school leaders that contribute to the success of the learning outcomes for students.
He will provide the vision for the charge of the conference and for the work of the Leader to Leader Turnaround Leadership Network for New Jersey. To paraphrase a statement from one of his many publications where he discussed both the internal and external constraints on schools as they grapple with the nuisances of school reform and change; it is the role of the leader to serve as the source of “renewed hope of the possibilities that the changes can become a reality.”
PLEASE REGISTER FOR A BREAKOUT SESSION.
Brief Agenda
8:00 to 8:30: Registration
8:30 to 9:00: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00 to 10:00: Plenary Session with
Dr. Noguera
10:30 to 12:00 Concurrent Breakout Session A
12:00 to 1:00: Lunch
1:00 to 2:30: Concurrent Breakout Session B
2:30 to 3:00: Q & A / Closing Remarks
Leaders Learning from Leaders;
A Dialogue Session
Attendees are encouraged to attend these sessions with their administrative team which may include; principals, supervisors, directors, etc.
Creating College Ready and Work Ready Students; Using the LearnDoEarn Student Achievement System
Date: November 20th
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Presenters: Sue Herring, Director of Programs, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Location: Linden School District Board Office,
2 East Gibbons Street
Linden, New Jersey 07036
LearnDoEarn is a national program that gives students and their parent’s information they need to make the best academic, behavioral, career and financial decisions in middle and high school. Teachers in more than 150 schools in New Jersey are using the LearnDoEarn materials to motivate students to achieve at higher levels, set academic, behavioral goals, career goals, and help them understand what they need to do in grades 6 – 12 to prepare for, and succeed in, college, work and life. Participants will learn from the panelists and how the LearnDoEarn Student Achievement System can be used as a tool for helping students set academic, behavioral and career goals and will receive current information about how personalized student learning plans are being used to make students college and work ready.
The Observation Process; Creating and Critiquing Written Observations.
Date: December 2, 2009
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Location: North Brunswick Township Board of Education Offices,
300 Old Georges Road, NBT
Presenter: Vincent DeLucia
This session is a follow up to the Summer Leadership Institute. Participants should bring 10 copies of an evaluation report they wrote for a teacher who had instructional and/or student management challenges. The name of the observed teacher should not be visible.
Using Data as an Administrative Tool
This interactive session will focus on using data to inform instruction. The presenters will share how they use benchmark assessment data and walk-through data to inform and modify instruction. Sessions will include how to gather and analyze walk through data and use this data to help develop the professional growth plans. As these practices have been proven effective, the presenters will share practical methods of implementation. In addition, the panelists will share their strategies of assessing data and the impact of its success.
Presenters:
Ray Allen, Ed.D
Atlantic City School District
Math Supervisor
James Knox, Principal
New York Avenue School
Atlantic City School District
December 11, 2009
10:00 to 2:00
Location: Atlantic City School District
Identifying Trends and Gathering Data though the Instructional Rounds Model.
Date: January 21, 2010
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Presenter: Nathan L. Fisher, Ed.D
Location: Roselle School District
This session is a follow up to the Summer Leadership Institute session. Participants will discuss various methods and strategies to use when implementing the Instructional Rounds Model (A.K.A. Informal Walk-Through). The presenter will share effective strategies for the rounds model as well as how to collect and analysis data to identify common trends.
Part I:
Essential Skills of Public Speaking for Educational Leaders; Strategies for Communicating Data
Experiences from the field inform us that effective leaders are effective communicators. However, even the most dynamic educational leader often struggles with public speaking, especially in conveying the message to a general audience on school achievement data. This interactive session has been crafted for educational leaders who wish to improve their overall public speaking skills and learn some new techniques in delivering a successful message on data results. Participants will learn the characteristics of an effective speech and how to present an informative speech, a persuasive speech, as well as strategies for using PowerPoint to supplement a data presentation.
Presenter
Norah Kerr-McCurry, Director
Teaching & Learning Center
Brookdale Community College
January 12th 2010
10:00 to 2:00
Sayreville School District
Part II:
Essential Skills to Create and Maintain a Community / Public Relations Plan
Educational leaders are often perceived differently by the community and media. This session has been created to inform educational leaders; Superintendents, Directors, Principals, Asst. Principals, Board Members, etc. on ways to create accurate perceptions among their various audiences including students, staff, parents, the community, and media at large. Participants will be provided with essential information in; creating a year long school communication plan, establishing open communication between the home and school, communicating as a leader, communicating in a time of crisis, delivering the correct message, and building positive relationships with the news media. In addition, participants will be encouraged to showcase any electronic communications used in their schools/districts, prior to the session. This sharing will promote a discussion of ideas among the participants. The electronic files (websites, newsletters, video messages, etc.) will be placed in a shared folder and access will be given to the participants through a special weblink.
Presenter
Jeanine Genauer, Director
West Orange School District &
President of NJ School Public Relations Association
February 11, 2010
10:00 to 2:00
Location: Union County – Exact Location TBA
Please register for any of these sessions at http://education.state.nj.us/events/
If you have any questions about any of these offerings, please contact
Thomas Gambino, Ed.D at 732 778 5474
