Administration
This track is recommended for superintendents and central office personnel with a solid understanding of school management. All sessions will be held in rooms C 223-225.
Monday, 9 a.m.
Improving schools with targeted Title I funds
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and Schools of Promise share their successes in using Title I funds for school improvement and student achievement. Learn how they provide rigorous standards and instruction; strong instructional leadership; and a positive school culture.
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Monday, 2 p.m.
Use your leadership style to bring about change
Working together requires understanding and appreciating what each individual brings to the table. Bloom-Carroll Local (Fairfield) and Ashland University describe leadership development tools that improve staff relationships, build camaraderie and increase productivity.
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Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Motivation gold - strategies to inspire teachers
Reynoldsburg City and Battelle for Kids discuss practical strategies to motivate teachers, including the Pay for Performance program used with 12,000 teachers in Houston, Texax. Learn proven practices to encourage teachers, along with new applications of compensation models.
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Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Leadership resources boost pupil performance
Bucyrus City is using the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council’s Leadership Development Framework and free professional development resources to improve instructional practices and student performance. Learn about the framework, online assessments and professional development available to Ohio educational leaders.
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Tuesday, 2 p.m.
The Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System
BASA and ODE collaborated to write the Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System. Learn how the model can help superintendents and school boards effectively evaluate the superintendent as a leader and educator.
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Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
School building leadership is not a spectator sport
Olmsted Falls City building and district administrators describe how McREL’s classroom walk-through methodology has impacted administrative leaders and student achievement in the district.
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Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Good to great — what makes a great principal?
This Parma City team includes an Ohio principal of the year and Parma’s lead administrative mentor. Let’s talk about what great principals do!
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