5 Proven Practices for Stronger Superintendent Evaluations
Effective superintendent evaluations keep everyone aligned on strategic goals, increase trust and communication, and improve the education experience.
How Boards Lead the Shift to Student-Centered Learning
Learn about the role boards and superintendents play in making the shift to student-centered learning. Dr. Philip Lanoue, former superintendent of Clarke County Schools in Georgia and 2015 AASA National Superintendent of the Year, and Valarie Wilson, executive director of GSBA share their insights.
Board Meeting Minutes: 8 Things You Should Never Miss
Taking effective meeting minutes is an important aspect of board management. Not only do minutes provide a historical account of board actions, they help to measure progress against your strategic plan, drive accountability, and can be used as legal protection if necessary.
2019 National Superintendent of the Year Focuses on Solid Board Governance
When Dr. Curtis Jones joined Bibb County School District in April 2015, he spent his first month visiting area schools and interacting with community members to learn about what was going right, and to hear their suggestions for improving the district.
Paperless Board Meetings – Making the Move to Digital
When Dr. Vic Wilson became the superintendent of Hartselle City Schools in July of 2013, one of his first priorities was to evaluate his new surroundings. Personnel, processes, culture, organizational priorities — all garnered his attention as he began his new leadership role in the Alabama district and helped develop and guide the strategy he would employ to help bring success to the students of Hartselle City Schools.
Meaningful Evaluations Begin with Appreciative Inquiry
With the focus on technology and data collection, it’s easy to lose sight of the most important component of evaluation—the conversations that occur around performance and possibility.
Top 10 Tips for Effective Strategic Planning
With the demands and complexities of public school systems in the 21st century, it is hard to imagine how school districts can continue raising the bar without effective and comprehensive strategic planning. As I talk with…
Create a Performance Culture in Your School District
Education leaders want their districts and schools to be high performing. To do that, leaders recognize that they must create Performance Cultures. But what exactly is does this mean and what do leaders do to create a Performance Culture?
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NSBA Annual Conference 2019
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
