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Testing the Java vs Flash embedding in Ning

Added by Debbie Kennedy on February 23, 2009 at 7:58pm — No Comments

Training for Parents of Children Challenged with ADHD

By Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW





After the diagnosis of ADHD or Autism, parents often call me feeling overwhelmed when trying to understand how to put together a plan to manage their child's needs. ADHD or Autism can best be managed through a combination of modalities including but not limited to medical and behavioral management treatments. Parents interact with their children on a daily basis and are at the "Point of Performance" where… Continue

Added by Kamau Austin on February 20, 2009 at 10:54am — 1 Comment

A Whole New Mind

I just wanted to recommend to all educators this wonderful and inciteful book. It was recommended to me by a colleague and it's my turn to pass it on. It is "A Whole New Mind" by Daniel Pink. It talks about the right-brainers and how now it is there time. It makes so much sense and it will awaken that side of your brain and make you aware of how this could and should affect education.

I have a new awareness and support of what I believe in. Definitely a must read.

Added by Carmen Campos Ed.D. on February 18, 2009 at 7:28am — No Comments

Additional Books for Businss Officials

While I recently created My Bookshelf, ASBO has a great list of resource books for business officials.

Added by Kristine Cucinello on October 4, 2008 at 2:23pm — No Comments

Science cannot be secret!

In a recent contribution to the growth/value-added discussion on the DATAG listserv, it was stated that "We invite comment from any of our DATAG Colleagues but are especially interested in the opinions of our resident statisticians." The arc of this discussion is exactly what I had feared - and predicted in my initial posting on May 31.



It runs like this: Growth and value-added models are extremely technical. Here, try to read these extremely technical articles. If you do not… Continue

Added by Ken Wagner on June 22, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Civics 101: What Are We Teaching Our Children?

There is a website I've been made aware of called Our Courts located at: http://www.ourcourts.org/ It was a project created with the help of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to help children learn about their government, its history, and the importance of being a good citizen. Why is this important today? I just learned that one can spend almost two hours trying to obtain signatures from party members to place candidates on a ballot for a primary, where… Continue

Added by Blanca Duarte Martini on June 16, 2008 at 10:56pm — No Comments

Accountability Grows Up?

The Capital Region BOCES recently sponsored a useful conference entitled Ready, Set, Grow!: School Improvement through Value-Added Analysis. Value-Added is clearly an idea whose time has come, and the conference was co-sponsored by the New York State School Boards Association, the New York State Council of School Superintendents, and the School Administrators Association of New York State. If you looked in the eyes of the attendees - it was a crowded house - there was a mixture of… Continue

Added by Ken Wagner on May 31, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Trail Blazing.....

Trail Blazing...



In reference to computer technology, it seems to me that those born before 1970 are the tourists and those born after 1970 are the natives in the land of hardware and software applications. Maybe, for the first time in history the tourists are teaching the natives...maybe not? Let's leave it up for discussion.

No matter how you feel about it, computer technology and its companion, the steady increase in information, have been invading society for nearly 4… Continue

Added by Ellen Moore on May 20, 2008 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Reflections on the Special Education Snapshot

I imagine it will be anti-climatic when the bureaucratic button is finally pushed to close Part I of this year's biggest data drama. The Special Education Snapshot is - or will soon be - done.



For those of you who will not start watching until Season Two, the special education snapshot - or the annual count of all New York State students who receive special education services as of the first school day in December - was reported this year, not through aggregate counts, but via… Continue

Added by Ken Wagner on May 17, 2008 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Teacher Tenure and Student Data

Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2007 stipulates that New York State teachers cannot be awarded tenure unless they successfully use student performance data (including, but not limited to, performance on state assessments) to guide their instruction. A 2008 amendment to Chapter 57 prohibits districts from using test scores to evaluate teachers, while maintaining the requirement that teachers use test scores to improve instruction.



School districts must therefore provide teachers with… Continue

Added by Ken Wagner on May 8, 2008 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

What's Going On....

Every Now and then I stand back and take a look at what's going on in the world.



The world is changing rapidly!



We are living in the information age. Technology has once again forged its way into our homes, our schools, and the workplace. We have become digitized, virtual, distant, and “real.” The question we must ask ourselves is, “How do we continue to develop as a society within the realms of this revolution?”



Everyone is a pioneer. Our familiarity with life… Continue

Added by Ellen Moore on May 6, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Working on the Highway!

Working on the Highway is a vehicle for pedagogical communication. Please feel free to post your comments, feedback, and experiences.



Working on The Highway is also posted in the Information Highway at:

https://schoolleadership.ning.com/group/theinformationhighway

Please post your comments in… Continue

Added by Ellen Moore on May 6, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Why data?

Three changes have affected education in the United States; all involve access.



All children now have the right to access educational services. There are no more places to hide those students who are harder to teach or slower to learn.



All customers of educational services - students, teachers, parents, and other taxpayers - now have a right to access educational data. There are no more places to hide those teachers and those practices that fail to educate.



And,… Continue

Added by Ken Wagner on May 3, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Vision Statement

Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right." As educators we must believe we can, as we instill the belief, you can, in the lives we touch. Creating independent, fearless, and courageous learners requires interdependency between administrators, teachers, students, and parents. We must be willing to explore, establish and implement collaborative strategies that effectively provide an inclusive educational environment.



Educators must… Continue

Added by Ralph Ratto on March 30, 2008 at 9:12pm — No Comments

Introduction

Hello, my name is Rhonda Young I am a special Education Teacher at Brentwood High School. I recently received my SDA. As such, I am very excited about starting a career in school administration. I welcome the opportunity to network, share ideas and learn from professionals like you. As an educational leader I am deeply motivated toward making a difference especially for those student's most at risk for academic failure. It is my hope that this site will inform me of new techniques and best… Continue

Added by Rhonda Young on March 26, 2008 at 11:52pm — 3 Comments

Creating Responsive Schools Through Invitational Education

In many respects, the success of AIS and RtI strategies are dependent upon how inviting the teacher is when delivering the instruction. If the teacher does not see the student as able, valued and responsible, the chances of the student accepting the invitation to learn are slim.



I'm interested in sharing information with my colleagues about Invitational Education. This practice provides simple and powerful strategies for school adults to maintain an intentional stance of respect,… Continue

Added by Joan Fretz on March 22, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

It's envelope time for seniors

The Oscars of college applications are about to begin. The envelope please - is a phrase both for parents and seniors beginning around April 1st. All those months of waiting come to an end, and a new challenge begins. What school do I choose? Is it an ivy league, honors program, private school, public state university or community college? Regardless of the weight of the envelope, and the level of the school, decisions are about to made on more than the prestige of a name, and the offer of… Continue

Added by Barbara Restivo on March 22, 2008 at 5:54pm — 7 Comments

First Entry

March 13, 2008, Thursday



First, I want to thank William Brennan for this site and opportunity for discussion of important educational issues.



Second, I am open to any suggestions and/or comments on my background and experience in education as I am looking for opportunities to utilize my experience and expertise here on Long Island. I have the unique experience to have been in the private sector for 30 years working for large financial institutions; but have always taught… Continue

Added by Michael C. Maneri on March 13, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Leadership Networking Activities

I am interested in learning about opportunities to network with others in leadership. If you know of any activities I would appreciate it if you could list them on this site.

Added by Robin Donovan on March 1, 2008 at 7:54am — 1 Comment

Why student test-takers are like ejected airline passengers by Alfie Kohn

What Student Test-Takers Share with Ejected Airline Passengers

By Alfie Kohn

Social media exploded in early April after a video was posted of a doctor being dragged off a United flight for which he had a ticket. The outrage continued to build for days not just because we could watch what this man experienced but because the incident stirred up long-simmering resentment over how airlines treat most of their passengers every day.



Some years ago, I was on a United flight… Continue

Added by Michael Keany on November 30, 1999 at 12:00pm — No Comments

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