School Leadership
September 4, 2008 · by Joe Bowers · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comment
In a recent post I mentioned the session from Steven Covey on leadership, trust and authenticity.
The session is now available to download at http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/coachingexcellence.html
edna.edu.au
September 1, 2008 · by Joe Bowers · Filed Under Cool Resources · Comment
This is a great resource that I recommend all Australian school leaders check out.
It is run jointly by the Australian state and federal governments and has lots of, dare I say, ‘great’ ideas.
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School Parents
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Case Studies
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Testimonials
“I can now honestly say that I have never seen such an approach produce such positive outcomes, goodwill and energy.”
– Deidre Anderson, CEO, U@MQ, Macquarie University
“An exciting and inspiring approach to tackling deeper systems transformation.”
– Professor Michael Fullan
“The Future Search conference encouraged me to take risks. When I heard about TIMMS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study), I went back to my colleagues and said, “I think we can do something with this. We finished 1st in Science and 6th in Maths.”
– Pat Franzen, Science Teacher, Naperville Community School District
“These exemplary principles for facilitating group process have helped us create the space where individuals can take responsibility for their own learning and act upon the decisions they make.”
– Deborah B Reeve EdD, Deputy Executive Director, National Association of Elementary School Principals
"The average scores for youth apprenticeship students went up 200 points on the Statewide standardised tests and enrolments increased by 300%. Today there is a waiting list!"
– Mike Erwin, Principal, North Montgomery County Technical Career School
“I was very impressed with the Future Search approach and have used aspects of it in my own school.”
– Richard Morgan, Principal, The Pittwater House Schools