Midwest Principals Center Inc.

A forum for continued conversation about professional practice of principals.

Midwest Principals Center Inc., is a leader in the professional development of principals and school leaders in the Greater Chicagoland area

Members

  • pizikagovic
  • Brad Kohlhepp
  • Jim Garwood
  • Nadine Norris
  • Paul Howell
  • Cynthia S. Schmidt
  • Gerri Spinella
  • Jennifer Graham
  • Laura Berry
  • Susan Miller
  • Athena Petmezas
  • Kristy Csensich
  • Shannon Santos
  • Maureen Chertow Miller
  • JayDietz
  • Vicki Gunther

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Latest Activity

December 5, 2009
Montie, Here is the link you need for the Danielson workshop. http://www.midwestprincipalscenter.org/workshops-mainmenu-31/main-programs-mainmenu-32.html - Dave
December 5, 2009
I would like to attend the workshop in January however, I need to have more information about it.
December 4, 2009
Montie R. Apostolos is now a member of Midwest Principals Center Inc.
December 4, 2009
Anna Armstrong and Jill Forti are now friends
December 1, 2009
Linda Klobucher and LuAnn Cooper are now friends
November 30, 2009
November 29, 2009
Andrew Krugly is now a member of Midwest Principals Center Inc.
November 29, 2009
 

Blog Posts

Jason Klein

Tony Wagner

The World is Flat; A Whole New Mind; 21st Century Learning Theme continues here in Addison to start the 2009-2010 school year. The same really, really important points are being presented. These include:
-Knowledge is different
-Kids' interaction with information is different
-School is not different

One thing that Dr. Wagner believes is critical is electronic portfolios that should follow students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. He highlights… Continue

Posted by Jason Klein on September 23, 2009 at 5:55pm — 1 Comment

Dave Sherman

Opening Staff Meeting Activities

I am looking for short and fun ideas or activities for my opening staff meeting. I'd like something to do with staff as a welcome back activity that will get everyone going, and that will start the year with a laugh or a smile on the teachers' faces. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Posted by Dave Sherman on August 12, 2009 at 9:59pm — 1 Comment

Jeff Taylor

A Call for Help

We are rebuilding our schedule for next year and I am meeting the panicked faces of a number of teachers.

Of specific concern to them is the idea of moving from a scheduled computer class taught by a computer teacher model to a tech coach model where the computer skills are taught as part of the curriculum and the technology integration and support is provided by the tech coach, but the classes are taught by the subject teachers.

I need to bring them some research on this type of model. Does a… Continue

Posted by Jeff Taylor on May 11, 2009 at 8:39am

Dave Sherman

Some Thoughts on Alan November

I have written a blog post with some thoughts regarding Alan's work with us on Thursday. If you are interested in reading and/or commenting, check it out here: The Principal and Interest

Posted by Dave Sherman on April 25, 2009 at 3:30pm

Forum

Michael Murphy

Keeping Gang Activity at Bay

Started by Michael Murphy Oct. 28, 2009.

Dave Sherman

Opening Staff Meeting Activities

Started by Dave Sherman Aug. 13, 2009.

Don Angelaccio

Joys and Sorrows 6 Replies

Started by Don Angelaccio. Last reply by Don Angelaccio Apr. 30, 2009.

 
 
 

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