Many Division Heads begin their careers as teachers, and would like to maintain a presence in the classroom even after moving into an administrative position. But does that make sense?
Three Dimensions of Strategic Academic Planning
Strategic academic planning is a complex subject with no simple answers. Your school must construct your academic offerings in a way that best supports your mission, while also doing what’s best for your students.
Consider these three dimensions of strategic academic planning as you continue to evaluate what makes sense for your school.
How to Involve Student Voices in the Disciplinary Process
Many schools form disciplinary and honor committees to help resolve behavior-based student issues. If mission-appropriate, some schools choose to include students on these committees to ensure students feel heard and are involved in the process.
Keys to a Successful College Counseling Program
Consider the following list of suggestions as you prioritize your college counseling program. If your program is too understaffed to handle these elements, a great deal will be left undone. If this is the case, urge your School Head to hire more staff at the next Board strategic planning and strategic financial planning event.
The Factors Division Heads Need to Prosper
The Division Head is often a “middle man” of sorts in your school hierarchy. Therefore, it’s integral that this role—one that holds everyone together—gets what it needs to prosper.
Three Ways Recess and Play Improve Classroom Learning
The school day is packed with activities and objectives, and it can be difficult to fit everything in. You want your students to succeed, and give them the best learning opportunities possible.
Often, when it comes to priorities, recess and time for unstructured play can fall to the bottom of the list.
Teaching Teachers About Your School: Institutional Support
You know you have a highly educated faculty, but are they highly informed as well? An important part of your job as School Head is to systematically inform teachers about the school. When it comes to the "institutional support" aspects, can they speak as confidently about the school's strategic plan as they do about their lesson plans? Do they understand the basics of governance, advancement, finance, and facilities? You address these topics continuously with the Board and Leadership Team, yet they may seem light-years away to a teacher immersed in second grade math or high school AP calculus.