Van Bardell

Lewis & Clark Elementary Principal, Mandan School District

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Be GRATEFUL!

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

The Kryptonite is always comfort!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

When I say relationships are the center of education, I'm not talking about warm and fuzzy friendships. While care is crucial, it also involves respect, trust, clear communication, high expectations, and consistency. Relationships also require being direct when needed, providing honest feedback, and maintaining a focus on mutual growth. These elements together create a supportive and effective learning environment where everyone feels valued and understood, leading to better outcomes for students and staff. This is what relationships are all about, and if someone doesn't understand this, they may not fully grasp what education is truly about.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Relationships transform.

[Bookism @1Bookism]

20 Lessons From Atomic Habits

[Bookism @1Bookism]

📚Book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

[Dr. Steven Weber @curriculumblog]

“Collective efficacy occurs when Ts in a school believe that, as a team, they have the power to help their Ss learn more effectively-and this belief is based on their own shared exp. of success. A culture of collective efficacy does not simply happen; it is built intentionally.”

[Goodable @Goodable]

This kindergarten class wanted to do something special for their deaf janitor.

So they surprised him by learning to sign Happy Birthday.

Get out the tissues...

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

"What Great Principals Do Differently" by Todd Whitaker explores key characteristics and practices that set exceptional school leaders apart. Some major points from the book include:

1. **Prioritizing People:**
- Great principals prioritize the well-being and development of both staff and students.
- They build positive relationships, fostering a supportive and collaborative school culture.

2. **Focus on Instructional Leadership:**
- Effective instructional leadership is a hallmark of great principals. They are deeply involved in improving teaching and learning within the school.
- They set high expectations for academic achievement and provide resources to support teachers.

3. **Creating a Positive School Culture:**
- Great principals establish and maintain a positive and inclusive school culture.
- They emphasize a shared vision, values, and a sense of community among students, teachers, and parents.

4. **Setting Clear Expectations:**
- Great principals communicate and enforce clear expectations for behavior, academics, and overall performance.
- They ensure consistency in applying rules and standards throughout the school.

5. **Continuous Professional Development:**
- Great principals prioritize ongoing professional development for teachers and staff.
- They encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

6. **Effective Communication:**
- Clear and open communication is a key focus. Great principals keep everyone well-informed and engaged in the school community.
- They are accessible and responsive to the needs of students, parents, and staff.

@ToddWhitaker #Principals #Leadership #WhatGreatPrincipalsDoDifferently

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Tier 1 comes first.

It is THE priority if you want to see improvements in:
Achievement
Scores
Growth
Learning
Morale
Behaviors

Don't pour time, money or resources into 2 & 3 until you KNOW that 1 is what it needs to be.

It is 1, then 2 and 3 for a reason after all.

[Ms. Benison- @BenisonMrs]

Tier 1

Want to save money?
Fix tier1
Want 2 reduce referrals?
Fix tier 1
Want 2 reduce classification? Fix Tier1
Want 2 increase the # of stdts reading at grade level? Fix tier1
Want 2 decrease the # of dropouts?
Fix tier 1
Want 2support minorities? Fix tier 1

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

To be innovative, we can't look to what others have done. The whole idea of blazing a path is that there was no path there before.

[Dr. Jared Smith @JaredSmithPhD]

At WCSD, we believe in servant leadership as opposed to traditional heirarchy.

As servant leaders, our role is to support those individuals working closest to our students ... while asking for feedback along the way.

[Matt Bateman @mbateman]

floor raisers vs. ceiling raisers

Floor raisers fundamentally want to make lowest common denominator higher. If the ceiling goes up, great.

Ceiling raisers fundamentally want to increase max(x). If raising the floor is part of that, great.

[Evidence Based Education @EvidenceInEdu]

💬Start a discussion in your school using the Model for Great Teaching and these Qs.

Does anything here surprise you?
If you had to pick one area to learn more about, which would you choose & why?
As a school, is there one area you think we should all focus on & why?

[Devin Vodicka, EdD @dvodicka]

"By implementing a developmental sequence that builds on each level of education, K-12 school administrators can help students develop a sense of civic responsibility, self-awareness, and professional skills." https://t.co/TdvpugAVio

[Evidence Based Education @EvidenceInEdu]

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