BJ Crane

The Middle School Dean of Students: Moving to the Middle

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Dates and Locations	Hotel Information	Registration	Workshop Status
July 17- 20, 2013 Stowe, VT	Workshop Location	Register Now!	-Confirmed to Run-

I learned to set outstanding goals, how to have difficult conversations, and the importance of a school's mission statement. I gained tons of great information...it was a great collaborative workshop!
Stephen Mitchell, Dean of Community Life
Rutgers Preparatory School, NJ
Workshop participant 2012

Workshop Description After leaving the nurturing environment of lower school, students find themselves thrust into the whole new world of middle school. Middle school students must learn to deal with increased discipline, larger student bodies, and fewer personal relationships with teachers while simultaneously coping with the physical and emotional changes the experience as they begin puberty and adolescence. In this course, middle school deans will be provided with ways they can make middle school a smooth transition from the lower school to upper school for all of their students. Who should attend: Middle School Deans of Students How You Benefit: Set measurable goals for the upcoming academic year and ways to make them a part of school culture Examine the philosophical roles and the responsibilities of the middle school dean Learn how to increase your visibility in the role of advocate, and even the balance between advocate and dicsiplinarian Review the important factors in making an impact on middle schoolers based on their development Discuss the key issues that affect middle schoolers What We Cover: Goal-setting—beginning with an end in mind Philosophy of middle school deanship The juggling act and making an impact Adolescent development Making a difference for all students -- Indebtedness versus Entitlement -- Adolescent Sexuality -- Isolation - “Otherness” -- Social Networking -- Bullying -- Eating disorders -- Drug and alcohol use and abuse Workshop Leader Bio(s) BJ Crane BJ is a dynamic and enthusiastic leader of students, parents, colleagues, and future educators alike. In addition to serving as the Middle School dean of students for The Lovett School in Atlanta, GA, BJ also developed and facilitates the school’s Student Development and Mentoring Program which specifically helps to enhance the experience of students in an independent school setting. BJ also serves as the Lead Mentor Teacher/Director of Teacher-Intern Training for Breakthrough Atlanta, a program that increases educational opportunity for middle school students from metro Atlanta public schools and inspires talented high school and college students to pursue careers in education. BJ leads The Middle School Dean of Students – Moving the Middle at Summer Institute. BJ’s leadership at Lovett has impacted virtually every facet student life. He worked with other administrators, faculty, and athletic staff to develop, implement, and facilitate a successful intramural program within his school. BJ enjoys coaching three sports as an extension of his commitment to the development of the whole child and has shared his expertise as a coach presenting both at USA Football and Frank Glazier Football Coaching Clinics. In his 11 years of educational experience, BJ has served as a teacher, varsity head coach, and dean in both the independent and public school settings. Whether it is leading his school’s Student Support Teams (SST) or organizing panel discussions on maximizing student success geared towards new parents, BJ is a shining example of Benjamin Franklin’s ideal that “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Schedule 3-DAY WORKSHOP First day: 3–3:30 p.m.: Pick up your nametag 3:30–5:30 p.m.: Session 5:45–6:30 p.m.: Social Hour 6:30–7:30 p.m.: Dinner with ISM Second and third days: 7:30–8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast 8:30–10 a.m.: Session 10–10:15 a.m.: Break 10:15–11:45 a.m.: Session 12-1:30 p.m.: Lunch with ISM 1:30–2:45 p.m.: Session 3–3:15 p.m.: Break 3:15–4:45 p.m.: Session 5–6 p.m.: Social hour Last day: 7:30–8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast 8:30–10 a.m.: Session (Salt Lake City concludes at 10 a.m.)
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