In a time of rapidly changing expectations for public education, effective strategic planning is a district s best bet to build momentum and get ahead of the daily grind that wears schools down. This workshop offers an in-depth explanation of a strategic planning process successfully used by many Texas school districts to focus on and increase both district and community commitment to excellence. Key team procedures, communication strategies, and ethical behavior are explored as ways to help new board members gain trust and get things accomplished quicker. Participants learn how the state s public school finance system affects budget decisions, steps in the school district budgeting cycle, and key decision points for board members in adopting the district s budget. Following this opening session, participants select three of six smaller 40-minute facility planning sessions conducted by school architects and planners.
Participants examine ways to enhance their image and effectiveness.
Topics covered include motivating staff, use of turf, power levers, countering intimidation, developing subordinates who are problem solvers, personal and group problem planning, and goal setting. The suggestions given are practical and immediately useful. Curriculum Management Audit Brings Systemic Results for Small Schools Repeat of a.m. As our nation continues to invest in connecting our public school classrooms, key questions remain in terms of how to fully integrate this technology to improve student learning and how to plan for staff development that will actually result in a change in teaching practices. Implementation of major innovations requires a clear map that details where, when, what, how and how much.