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 From Scott Cowart, GLISI Director of Executive Development
As we approach the end of another school year, we at GLISI understand all too well the difficult times district leaders face. As resources get tighter, the process of collaborative planning will be a key to meeting expectations and accountability requirements. Rest assured that GLISI remains your trusted partner in leadership development and consulting support. I invite you to check our Web site for new resources and solutions that will make a measurable difference in your district. Contact me or your GLISI Performance Consultant for help navigating these challenges. |
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| Planning for 2009-2010? Consider GLISI's Training and Consulting Solutions |
 As you prepare your professional learning and improvement plans for next year, remember that GLISI's proven reputation as a leader in systemic improvement can support your efforts to improve student achievement and achieve higher levels of organizational success.
Training Solutions: GLISI's training solutions incorporate proven best practices from many arenas to ensure our performance-based training is information-rich, highly motivating, education-driven, and clearly communicated. Our training is not the traditional "sit and get," but "get and do," to ensure that new skills are mastered and desired results are achieved. More information on GLISI Training Solutions can be found on the "Training" page of our Web site.
Consulting Solutions: GLISI is a unique provider of advisors who are both expert practitioners and highly trained performance consultants. We customize our services and deliverables to each client's needs, use processes and techniques that reflect our focus on performance results, and stand ready to assist our clients through the challenges of implementation. More information on GLISI Consulting Solutions can be found on the " Consulting" page of our Web site.
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| Exclusive first look: New GSSA District Office Professional Development Program details |
First announced at Spring Bootstrap, the Georgia School Superintendents Association ( GSSA) has more details about the District Office Professional Development Program that is beginning in January 2010. Designed exclusively for members of the superintendent's cabinet, the primary goal of this professional learning opportunity is to develop and enhance the individual and collective leadership capacity of district office leaders to support the work of the superintendent. Admissions packets will be mailed out to local systems in the fall, but for an exclusive first look at this new program, download the GSSA District Office Leadership Program flyer here.
For additional information, contact Dr. Debra Harden, GSSA Professional Development Director at dmharden@gsu.edu or telephone (706) 425-1979.
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| Georgia Center for Performance Excellence recognition opportunity for your school or district |
 Has your school or district achieved significant performance improvement that you would like to see recognized? You may want to consider applying for recognition by the Georgia Center for Performance Excellence (GCPE). GCPE has developed a recognition process for Georgia schools that have demonstrated consistent excellence in performance. The recognition program is built around GCPE's Framework for Excellence which is aligned with the Malcom Baldridge Criteria for Performance Excellence. For more information on GCPE's recognition program, go to their "Recognition" page here: http://www.gcpe.org/recognition.php.
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| Performance Tip: GLISI Performance-based Modules |
 Are you looking for proven performance-based professional learning to improve your leadership staff? Have you considered GLISI's Performance-based Modules?
GLISI has 69 ready-to-use modules that can be used in individual or group professional learning for your district. Our PBMs are designed around GLISI's 8 Roles of School Leaders™ and provide proven best practices for aspiring, developing, or current leaders. GLISI's PBMs guide leaders to perform the priority performances and high-value work that districts need from their leaders. The PBMs are designed to support acquisition of skills, practice, feedback, and assessment to help leaders reduce time to competency and close the knowing-doing gap. GLISI PBMs are available for download and use free of charge via our Web site at www.glisi.org, or contact your GLISI Performance Consultant for help.
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| Reminders... |
Need help planning, developing, and delivering a summer leadersip retreat for your district? Contact Scott Cowart at scott.cowart@glisi.org or your GLISI Performance Consultant for help. Find your PC here.
GLISI is looking for promising practices and success cases around performance improvement. If you use a balanced scorecard or other strategic management process, and have seen significant strides in organizational performance, contact Scott Cowart at scott.cowart@glisi.org. |
Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement
760 Spring Street, Room 217
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone: (404) 385-4090
Fax: (404) 385-4151
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