Administrative Professional Development Updated: February 2, 2012
Spring 2012 Administrative Leadership Training Sessions
Thinking Through Quality Questions
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February 3, 2012 9:00am - 4:00 pm |
Jackie A. Walsh Beth D. Sattes |
Salesmanship Youth and Family Centers 106 East Tenth Street Dallas, TX 75203 |
Register here |
How can teachers and students use quality questioning to enhance student thinking and responsibility for their own learning?
In this session participants will investigate this question as they pursue the following learning objectives:
- Determine the kinds of thinking you wish to nurture in your students.
- Identify ways in which quality questioning contributes to student thinking and learning.
- Explore the attributes of questions that engage students in thinking.
- Practice using questioning strategies to scaffold student thinking to higher levels.
You will learn experientially through (1) facilitator modeling of quality questioning and (2) personal engagement in collaborative learning strategies that you can transfer to your own classroom.
Jackie A. Walsh and Beth D. Sattes, co-authors of Thinking through Quality Questioning, Leading through Quality Questioning, and Quality Questioning: Research-Based Strategies to Engage Every Learner. Their latest book focuses on results for students through effective questioning practices: thoughtful, curious, goal-oriented, and response-able learners.
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1+1=3 It's All About Synergy
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February 16, 2012 9:00am -4:00 pm |
Mark Lukert |
Collin/Dallas rooms Region 10 Spring Valley Facility 400 E. Spring Valley Road Richardson, TX 7508 |
Student success & school effectiveness are greatly impacted by the climate of a school. Positive school climate directly affects teacher morale & teacher retention. Building positive staff relationships is “key” to creating an engaging & exciting climate necessary for students & staff to succeed. Administrators must add the role of “staff motivator” to the ever-increasing lists of “things to do!” Join us in this fun, interactive session & leave with creative ideas guaranteed to motivate & rejuvenate you & your staff! Laughter & Fun are guaranteed as I share with you some of my best team-building ideas!
Mark Lukert has been in education for 33 years, 21of those years as a administration. He is a national speaker and consultant. Mark has served on several boards some of which are TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association) State President 2003, TEPSA Executive Committee 10 Years, NAESP (National Association of Elementary Principals) State Representative for 6 years, and TAIR (Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading) State President 1999-2001. He is the author of Prince Buddy of Lakeside and co-author of 1+1=3 It’s All About Synergy.
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Creating a Culture of Greatness in Your Schools
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February 22, 2012 9:00am - 4:00 pm |
Melissa Johnson |
Collin/Dallas rooms Region 10 Spring Valley Facility 400 E. Spring Valley Road Richardson, TX 7508 |
Based on Jon Gordon's best-selling books and her work with countless principals and school districts, Melissa Johnson presents a proven roadmap filled with essential strategies to create a positive school and build a culture of greatness. At a time when many educators are experiencing change and challenges, Melissa shares
- inspirational stories,
- interactive exercises,
- innovative ideas,
- practical strategies for positive leadership,
- winning teamwork, and
- inspired teaching
Melissa Johnson is a skilled communicator, speaker, and workshop facilitator with ten years of broadcasting experience. Traveling across the nation and abroad, Melissa speaks to school administrators and community groups. As an entrepreneur, wife, and mother of three children, Melissa shares invaluable stories and advice based on real life experiences that resonate with her audiences. She considers perseverance, a positive attitude, and an unshakable optimistic spirit as her greatest gifts.
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Bridges Out of Poverty
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February 28, 2012 9:00am - 4:00 pm |
Gary Eagleton |
Collin/Dallas rooms Region 10 Spring Valley Facility 400 E. Spring Valley Road Richardson, TX 7508 |
In this one-day workshop, participants will create a mental model of poverty, review poverty research, examine a theory of change, and analyze poverty through the prism of hidden rules of class, resources, family structure, and language. The seminar puts into words what many veteran professionals have experienced.
Though the workshop, participants will receive specific strategies for improving outcomes for people living in poverty, but the focus of the workshop is to provide a broad overview of concepts.
Gary G. Eagleton worked with the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department where he first began to build programs for students from diverse economic backgrounds. In the Goose Creek ISD Gary was involved in implementation of the city of Baytown’s first gang activity prevention program and replication of the Communities in Schools - Baytown program. He has replicated "stay in school" models through Communities in Schools, Inc. (CIS) and school reform models through Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) USA throughout the United Sates.
Gary is a presenter for aha! Process, Inc. a Ruby Payne Company.
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Ethics For Decision Making
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April 4, 2012 9:00am - 4:00 pm |
Dr. Eric Cupp |
Collin/Dallas rooms Region 10 Spring Valley Facility 400 E. Spring Valley Road Richardson, TX 7508 |
This one is called, "Making Tough Decisions and Still Getting Some Sleep." Ethics sounds boring right? Well it can be. But with Dr. Cupp doing it, you will love ethics! Find out what your "filters" are through which you pour decisions. Discover if you are a formalist or a utilitarian. Also discover how to take yourself or a large group though the toughest of decisions in an orderly, efficient and time-saving manner. You will even learn when to make exceptions to rules!
Dr. Eric Cupp currently holds two Bachelor of Science degrees, one Master of Science degree, and one Master of Divinity degree. He earned his doctorate in family studies. Eric Cupp has a background in sales, ministry, education, and professional speaking and consulting. He has spoken or keynoted for almost every education group in the state of Texas. Dr. Cupp also consults with schools and businesses to bring about positive change in organizational practices and structures.
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Legal Issues - Bullying and Harrassment
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April 10, 2012 9:00am - 12:00 pm |
Robert E. Luna Randel B. Gibbs Joseph Y. Ball From the Law Offices of Robert E. Luna |
Collin/Dallas rooms Region 10 Spring Valley Facility 400 E. Spring Valley Road Richardson, TX 7508 |
How much have you heard about bullying and harassment this year? This is by far one of the hottest topics in the education world. However, as anyone who has dealt with bullying can tell you, the real-life situations often raise difficult and complex questions. What is the difference between teasing, playground antics, and bullying? Where does harassment fit in? Can an action be both bullying and harassment? What about off-campus conduct? How much can schools do to address cyberbullying? Come and find out the law regarding these and other questions as we explore some of the more difficult issues surrounding bullying and harassment. Situations involving student-to-student behavior, as well as situations involving adults, will be discussed. In addition, changes that will take place in bullying policies for the 2012-2013 school year will be highlighted.
Robert E. Luna - B.B.A., University of Texas (1966); J.D., Southern Methodist University (1969). Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas (1969), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1970), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (1969), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (1988), and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (1990). Member of State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, Council of School Attorneys of the Texas Association of School Boards, Council of School Attorneys of the National School Boards Association, Texas School Assessors Association, Texas Association of Community Schools, School Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Adjunct Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law, Speaker on Texas Public School Law to: National School Boards Association, Texas Association of School Boards, Texas Association of School Administrators, University of Texas at Dallas, Texas A&M University at Commerce, Texas A&M University at Mesquite, Texas Woman’s University, University of North Texas, Region 10 Education Service Center, National Business Institute, and In-Service Training for School Boards and Administrators. Current Member of Board of Directors and former President of the Dallas Agricultural Club. Former Member, Board of Directors of Baylor Medical Center at Garland, 13 years, serving last 7 years as Chairman of the Board.
Randel B. Gibbs - B.B.A., University of Texas (1970); J.D., University of Texas (1973); Consul Award. Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1982), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (1980), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (1993), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (1987), and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (1994). Member of State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, Council of School Attorneys for the Texas Association of School Boards, Council of School Attorneys of the National School Boards Association, and School Law Section of the State Bar of Texas; Speaker on Public School Law to: Professional Development Network, Lorman Education Services, University of Texas at Dallas, Texas A&M University at Commerce, Texas A&M University at Mesquite, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas Christian College, Region 10 Education Service Center, and In-Service Training for School District Employees and members of Boards of Trustees.
Joseph K. Ball - B.A., University of Dallas (1986); Magna Cum Laude, Teller Award; J.D., Southern Methodist University (1993); Cum Laude, SMU Law Review, Published Paper on School Finance. Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas (1993) and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (1998). Member of the State Bar of Texas.