- brainstorming for writing
- descriptions of events (history, science)
- descriptions about oneself
- a list of what students already know about a topic
- list of what they want to know
- can you add on to the list????
The school district that I work in had an unusual situation occur at the end of last year. All children did not obtain the school of their choice. It was strange because my district promotes “school of choice.” Many students and parents were upset at not receiving their enrollment choice. The district is working on a plan that will facilitate enrollment procedures for the next year. As a parent, I worry about my child’s enrollment and securing a spot for his placement next year. I am an advocate of school of choice. Children have different learning needs and with schools choosing a variety of academic programs allow parents to find the niche their child will thrive in and be nurtured. However, I clearly understand the feelings of a parent whose child cannot acquire placement in a “home” school. It does not seem rational that one sibling can go to the school across the street, but there is not room for the other one. For more information about what the district has planned please go to http://www.natronaschools.org/Does anyone have any suggestions? What is the enrollment practice in other districts and states? Please post a comment.
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I have been taking leadership classes
for a K-12 administration endorsement. I am learning many things about the role of a principal and all the details it takes to operate a school. It is amazing how a school is like a city. There are a variety of dynamics to running a school. I am absorbing all the information that is given to me. I am also intrigued by job descriptions of personnel.I would love to hear comments on how to improve parts or what a model school would look like in your eyes. Thanks
I admire what you are doing and I hope that your readership will include administrators. I present workshops throughout the country on using technology in the classroom and it is a rare day that I have an administrator attending. I feel that they are the ones that set the climate for change and risk-taking and should know the possibilities that are out there for their teachers. It looks like when you become an administrator,you will be right there leading the teachers on using technology. I will subscribe to your blog and comment when I can. Good for You!
I read your post in the EDTECH group. As a central office administrator and former principal, I know of no easier tool for communicating with your audience than a blog. Words, pictures, links, videos. You can do it all right here. If you would like, I invite you to look through some of the post of my personal blog--FrankBuck.blogspot.com. There are several that deal specifically with principal blogs and give points readers to good examples. Good luck with this wonderful tool!
I have found the discussion about school of choice to be quite interesting. Certainly we have not had much concern about policy and practice in the past; but now that physical space is at a premium, people are interested in coming up with a policy to address the lack of space. I think the definition of "neighborhood school" as one within closest walking distance will help with some interests (provided the definition is adopted). It begs other questions, however; e.g.,Can a school opt out of that definition?
Welcome to the world of blogging on technology.
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