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
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Calendar
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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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