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Dr. Rodger’s Reflections:
How to Finish the School Year Strong and Conquer Next School Year Right Now!
March and April are two of the most overwhelming months of the school year. This is the time where school leaders and teachers are juggling, the current year’s expectations and accountability, the hopes, plans and ideas for next school year, and testing. Our hope in creating this month’s newsletter is to provide you with the information that can help you finish this year strong and conquer the next school year! As always, thank you for your leadership and don’t forget to subscribe!!
For April, we are focused on organizational culture and climate.
“Culture is what enables teams of people to defy the odds and achieve the remarkable.’”
From the NFX COMPANY CULTURE MANUAL
A Profile in Success
In this issue, we would like to recognize Orlando Reyna, the principal of S.F. Austin High School in Houston ISD and a 2014 graduate of HCDE Educator Certification and Advancement (ECA) Principal Academy. Principal Reyna is an innovative, transformational leader always laser-focused on his students and community. We caught up with Orlando to get his insights on leadership.
Levers That Help Us Move Closer to Building a Positive School Culture
Our schools and classrooms are fluid microcosms of a multitude of factors that constantly impact its culture and climate. The complexity of school culture makes it challenging to always be responsive to do the right thing.
A Day of Educational Innovation featuring Ron Clark
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, TLC hosted the A Day of Educational Innovation featuring Ron Clark Virtual Conference. Attendees were wowed by Ron’s energy, excitement and creative ideas to best reach students during this difficult time.
E & E Employee Spotlight
Learn more about Linda Fehoko, the new Director for HCDE’s Adult Education Programs.
Stretch Your Dollar with Educator Discounts
Each month we will feature a new business where educators can stretch their dollar.
Calendar
Here is a list of upcoming events.
April 27, 2021 – 13109 – Teacher Preparation & Certification Program – Info Sessions
April 27, 2021 – 13111 – Principal Preparation & Certification Academy – Info Session
April 29, 2021 – 13110 – Teacher Preparation & Certification Program – Info Sessions
April 29, 2021 – 13112 – Principal Preparation & Certification Academy – Info Session
May 26, 2021 – 13038 – Team Approach to Proposal Writing!
June 23, 2021 – 13037 – The Grant Budget: It’s Not Just About the Math
The Link Reads
In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside some of the world’s most successful organizations and reveals what makes them tick.
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