What will you gain from the “Leading for Success” institute?
The comments below are from course evaluations filled out
anonymously by institute participants.
Relevant information, research, and practical ideas
- "The course provided specific examples of successful models, identification
of potential problems, and a plan to move forward to provide staff and
students with appropriate supports." Administrative Chair, Special
Education Department
- "Not only did it help give us more information to get this to work
in our situation, but the fact that we attended as a district team will
help us present a unified front going forward." K-12 Math/Science
Curriculum Coordinator
Team time and tools to identify challenges and plan
strategies
- "Team time always followed a "nugget" of information,
so we were able to truly reflect on our district's needs and begin to plan
strategies to help our work." Principal
- "It provided a common language and guiding principles to continue
the conversation with the other team members attending the institute. We
will now be united in carrying our message back to the schools." Assistant
Superintendent
Exchange of ideas with other districts
- "Excellent opportunity to network with other people who have the
same job—great to discuss our common frustrations and ways that people
in other districts have worked to solve their problems." Principal
- "Our team especially benefited from the conversations and ideas
shared throughout the two days." Assistant Superintendent
An action plan
- "We are poised to begin a co-teaching model at our middle school
this fall. Much of our planning occurred at the institute." Director
of Curriculum and Staff Development
- "I [had] time to work with my district members to develop a plan
of action for the future." Principal
- "It provided me with a clear
and focused vision of how I will relate our goals to the staff." Assistant
Principal