April 25, 2014   Summer Read - Mind in the Making The listserv seems to think this is the book of choice for a summer staff read: http://www.amazon.com/Mind-Making-Seven-Essential-Skills/dp/006173232X   Educator Effectiveness Have you heard about the new state system for evaluating principals and teachers in public schools? Are you familiar with SLO's? Can you gather the right data to create a quality SLO? This conference may be a good idea to help you understand what everyone else is implementing. http://www.wascd.org/Upcoming-Programs/wascd-annual-spring-symposium.html   Trego Registration materials can be found on the NWD website under congregations/workshops: http://www.nwdlcms.org/uploads/Trego_Registration_2014.pdf     Danielson Framework This framework is the core of how WI schools are evaluating teachers. Could it change how you mentor and develop teacher leaders? http://danielsongroup.org/userfiles/files/downloads/2013EvaluationInstrument.pdf   Course Options WI public schools have a new law to follow. They must provide, at no cost, up to two classes per semester/summer at another district/university...even if they offer it. Could it be the end of AP? How can your parochial MS/HS compete? More info, including a summary brochure: http://courseoptions.dpi.wi.gov/   21st Century Skills 21st century skills are a big part of NLSA and good teaching. What does it mean? The Personalized Learning crowd points to the habits of the mind. Really good stuff:  http://www.edutopia.org/blog/habits-of-mind-terrell-heick   From DJ... I know, lots of state stuff or reading stuff this time. Start making a plan for your most important things to do this summer, in addition to recharging the batteries. Take some time to read...maybe something here will help you be more effective in your calling. DJ   Save These Dates National Day of Prayer - May 1 Accreditation Forms Deadline - May 15 District Golf Outing - July 28th Principals Leadership Retreat, Trego- August 4-6 Early Childhood Conference - August 8 SWD Principals Conference - September 23 PCWC - October 23-24   Blessed are those who have not seen and still believe! DJ Schult Assistant to the President dj@nwdlcms.org NORTH WISCONSIN DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD ©2014 | 3103 Seymour Lane, Wausau, WI 54401 | 715-845-8241