Transitioning Schools
into the 21st Century: Phase 1
Audience
Any administrator and other appropriate school personnel
Description
Presenter Dr. Scott McLeod will discuss how effective leadership is required if schools are to realize the transformative potential of digital technologies. He says that "As a nation, we shouldn't continue to let students acquire the majority of the technology skills, knowledge, habits, and beliefs on their own. There is an important and vital role in this, and effective leaders are the key. Meaningful and sustainable school change never happens without strong leadership."
Dr. McLeod will address the societal and technological changes that are revolutionizing the world around us and will discuss how school administrators can best facilitate an effective transition from the current 19th century paradigm to what is needed for success in the 21st Century. He also will bring economic and labor data that show the dramatic impacts that digital technologies and globalization are having on the skill needs of American employers. Participants will receive a wealth of technology leadership resources that they can use to facilitate change in their school organizations.
Participants need to bring a laptop for use during the sessions. These workshops will be hands-on and discussion-oriented.
Standards for School Leaders
- 4-Family and Community
Logistics
Date/Location/Time: All sessions will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 1:
- Oct. 27, Scheman Building, Ames
- Nov. 4, Prairie Lakes AEA, Storm Lake
- Nov. 9, AEA 267, Cedar Falls
Session 2:
- Jan. 19, 2010, AEA 267, Cedar Falls
- Jan. 25, 2010, Scheman Building, Ames
- Jan. 26, 2010, Prairie Lakes AEA, Storm Lake
Session 3:
- April 2, 2010, Prairie Lakes AEA, Storm Lake
- April 5, 2010, Scheman Building, Ames
- April 15,2010, AEA 267, Cedar Falls
Costs: $80/session or $240 for the series for SAI members; $136/session or $408 for the series for non-SAI members
How to Register
Please register here.
Credit options
One hour of administrator relicensure credit is available for full attendance at all three sessions
Prerequisites
None
Professional development design
- Training (theory, demonstration, practice, coaching, feedback)
More information
Download a brochure here.
Provider
School Administrators of Iowa
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