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June 17, 2015
August 5, 2015
August 6, 2015
October 25, 2015

Beginning Principals Three-Part Seminar Series

Elementary Ÿ- Secondary -Ÿ Assistant Principals

    

Facilitated by:
HD Weddel, Principal (retired), Bend HS & 2014 Principal of the Year (secondary session) - Bio
Mark Neffendorf, Principal, Tigard High School (secondary session) - Bio
Barbara Chester, Leadership Coach & Educational Consultant (elementary session) - Bio

Registration & Fee:
$600 includes:  Series and registration at the three conferences (COSA Seaside Conference, Oregon Summer Assessment Institute and the Annual Principals Conference).  To register contact Sera Lockwood (503) 480-7212.

Secondary Executive Summary

Elementary Executive Summary

Objective: To provide beginning Oregon Principals and Assistant Principals (years one two and three) an opportunity to create a collaborative learning network focused on key leadership skills and practical strategies to help improve their individual schools.  Participants will attend a series of three seminars.  This series is scheduled in conjunction with key COSA events and conferences. 

Goals: The seminar series will be organized around a presentation related to a designated leadership topic. Perspectives unique to principals of middle school and high school level will be included in each workshop. Following each presentation, time will be provided for participants to ask questions as well as to share immediate concerns and strategic issues.  All participants will have the opportunity to share school-specific procedures and processes for feedback from experienced principals.

Objective: To provide beginning Oregon elementary principals an opportunity to learn together and create a collaborative learning network. These seminars will be focused on key leadership skills and practical strategies to help improve their individual schools.  Participants will attend a series of three workshops, designed around the unique needs of elementary leaders. 

Goals: The seminar series will be organized around presentations related to designated leadership topics.  Perspectives unique to the needs of elementary principals will be the focus of each seminar.  Following each presentation, time will be provided for participants to ask questions, share immediate concerns/needs and other strategic issues.  All participants will be encouraged to share school specific issues and processes for feedback from experienced principals, as well as to network with each other.

Secondary Sessions

Elementary Sessions

Seminar Series #1: June 17, 2015 Ÿ 1:00-4:30 Ÿ Best Western, Seaside Ÿ Click here for lodgingClick here for directions

Seminar #1: "A Culture That Builds Vision"

  • How to Get the School Year Started
  • Dealing with Behavior

 

Seminar #1: “Building a Strong Foundation”

  • Focusing on the Nuts and Bolts of My School
  • Supervision and Evaluation:  Knowing My Staff Needs, “Hiring Right”
  • Data Literacy:  Reports, Details and Demographics
  • Developing a Positive Climate 

Seminar #2: Secondary - August 5, 2015 Ÿ 1:00-4:30 Ÿ Hilton, Eugene
                              Elementary - August 6, 2015 Ÿ 1:00-4:30 Ÿ Hilton, Eugene
                              Click here for lodging.  Click here for directions. 

Seminar #2: "A Culture That Builds Communication"

  • How to Deal with Conflict
  • How to Make Decisions that Count

 

Seminar #2: “Building the Structure”

  • Supervision and Evaluation:  Setting Goals for School, Staff and Self
  • Data Literacy:  Asking, Analyzing and Dealing with Challenges
  • Creating a Successful School Improvement Plan and Process
  • Addressing and Answering Cultural Challenges 

Seminar #3: Oct. 25, 2015 Ÿ 1:00-4:30 Ÿ The Riverhouse, Bend Ÿ Click here for lodging.  Click here for directions.

Seminar #3: "A Culture That Builds Collaboration"

  • How to Hire the Right Person
  • How to Build a Team

 

Seminar #3: “Putting on the Roof”

  • Where do I go from here?  “School Improvement on the Job”
  • Building a Positive Climate: Working with Challenging Adults
  • Instructional Leadership at Work;  Key Strategies
  • Balancing a Personal and Professional Life 

Location

Seminar Series #1:
June 17, 2015
Best Western, Seaside
 

Seminar #2:
August 5 & 6, 2015
Hilton, Eugene

Seminar #3:
October 25, 2015
The Riverhouse, Bend

Agenda

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Directions

Seminar Series #1:
June 17, 2015
Best Western, Seaside
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Seminar #2:
August 5 & 6, 2015
Hilton, Eugene
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Seminar #3:
October 25, 2015
The Riverhouse, Bend
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Lodging

Seminar Series #1:
June 17, 2015
Best Western, Seaside
Click here for lodging.

Seminar #2:
August 5 & 6, 2015
Hilton, Eugene
Click here for lodging.

Seminar #3:
October 25, 2015
The Riverhouse, Bend
Click here for lodging.