Spring 2007
"[We] could not help but be impressed with the educational leadership program
[at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities]. It is a program worth emulating."
NCATE / Minnesota Board
of Teaching Review Team, Fall 2005
Features
Minnesota Principals’ Academy, by Dr. Gloria
Kumagai
Each month, 40 principals, current as well as retired, along with participants from
the State Department of Education and the University of Minnesota, come together
to learn best practices in school leadership. Dr. Gloria Kumagai describes how the
Minnesota Principals’ Academy is preparing tomorrow’s principals today.
Improving engagement and achievement through rapid assessment,
by Dr. Stuart Yeh
Dr. Stuart Yeh suggests specific changes in test design, implementation, and policy
that could greatly improve the benefits and reduce the educational costs of high-stakes
accountability policies.
Why blog as an administrator? by Dr. Scott McLeod
Dr. Scott McLeod provides twelve reasons why an administrator's blog might be a
good thing for a school organization.
New Rochester cohort beginning summer 2007!
The administrative licensure program offers courses specifically designed for
the various licenses as well as core classes applicable to all licensure areas,
most of which are offered in Rochester.
Licensure courses & workshops: 2007-2008
View course listings scheduled for the K-12 principal, superintendent, director
of special education, and director of community education administrative licensure
programs.
Spotlight on…
Dr. John Schultz
Dr. John Schultz takes time out of his busy schedule as interim superintendent for
Hopkins Schools to talk with us about the challenging but exciting leadership opportunities
ahead.
From the director, Dr. Ann Werner
Sharing my experiences in Kampala, Uganda
Dr. Ann Werner shares the remarkable experience of her recent trip to the University
of Makerere in Kampala, Uganda.
Regular columns
Bulletin board
Calendar
Access important events and academic deadlines here
Kudos
It’s time to celebrate: Congratulations to the recent graduates of the licensure
program!
“FYI”
ATTENTION LICENSURE STUDENTS:
Spring 2007
queued registration (for current students) begins November 7, and open registration
(for non-degree students) begins December 1. See
course listings.
The licensure and leadership development program for educational
administrators is committed to honoring the diversity of communities and learners
through integrating professional wisdom; research, inquiry, and reflection; and
authentic practice in the life-long development of educational administrators. Project-based
learning is embedded throughout the program to ensure authentic learning opportunities.
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