Teachers Sharpen Their Skills at the CHILD Summer Institute
Over 100 CHILD educators spend an enriching two days in Kissimmee, FL.
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CHILD teachers from around the country gathered at Partin Settlement Elementary School to learn new techniques, practice with the latest technology, and share creative ideas.
The CHILD Summer Institute gathered momentum in its second year. The Summer Institute is a joint endeavor between the Osceola County School District and the Institute for School Innovation to provide ongoing professional development for CHILD teachers. Participants came from across the street and across the nation – from Osceola County to Connecticut and Kentucky.
The event was organized by Jan Gabhart, Osceola’s CHILD Coordinator, and Diana Paulson, Senior Program Specialist for ISI. Each day began with a “focus” session to meet a new friend, share an idea, and learn about the exciting new CHILD updates for the 2008-2009 school year.
For more pictures, visit ISI’s home page at www.ifsi.org.
Special thanks to the following Summer Institute sponsors:
Capella University, an online university providing advanced degrees in education. http://www.capella.edu
Cloud Nine Teacher Supply, St. Cloud, Florida.
CHILD Leadership Academy Puts Focus on Innovation
Leaders gather in Kissimmee, FL to share knowledge and gain experience.
 Winky Jenkins-Rice (bottom right) with Leadership Academy participants. |
 David Groover (far right) leads a discussion group. |
 Rob Carroll offers insights from his award-winning school. |
 CHILD leaders participate in a group discussion on current issues. |
New CHILD principals and veterans alike attended the CHILD Leadership Academy June 18-19. They came from Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky to discuss issues related to being an effective CHILD leader in today’s schools.
Sessions included understanding and implementing the CHILD 20 Essential Components, sustaining innovation, building a positive school culture, and communicating with stakeholders.
Hosted by Partin Settlement Elementary School, a CHILD National Demonstration Site, Principal, David Groover conducted a site tour and led discussion groups on scheduling and teamwork. Rob Carroll, principal of South Heights Elementary School in Henderson, KY, another CHILD National Demonstration Site, shared his expertise on data-driven decision making that enabled his school to become a National School Change Award winner. Winky Jenkins-Rice, Director of Educational Programs for ISI, coordinated the event.
These leaders are ready to convey the CHILD slogan – The School of Tomorrow is Here Today!
Welcome New CHILD District Coordinators
Thanks to ISI grants, our team is growing!
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Debbie Haan, Okaloosa County CHILD Coordinator
Colleen Henderson, Imagine Schools West Florida CHILD Coordinator
Julie Switzer, ISI Training Coordinator
Karen Abrahamsen, ISI Administrative Assistant
The Institute for School Innovation has awarded grants to three districts to fund a CHILD District Coordinator to coach and support their numerous start-ups for the coming school year. Debbie Haan will serve as CHILD coordinator for Okaloosa County, FL for their new intermediate clusters at eight schools. Colleen Henderson has been selected to serve the five new Imagine charter schools in the West Florida Region, and a coordinator will soon be named for the new CHILD clusters in New Britain, CT. Congratulations and welcome to the ISI team!
We also welcome new staff members who will keep our services efficient and up-to-date for our growing client base. Julie Switzer, an experience CHILD teacher, has been hired as Training Facilitator and Karen (Kay) Abrahamsen joins our staff as Administrative Assistant. Onward and upward!
To find out how your district can qualify for a CHILD Coordinator Grant, contact Dr. Sally Butzin, ISI’s Executive Director, at sbutzin@ifsi.org.
Check out these features of www.ifsi.org site
- Research and Publication. Click here to see Dr. Butzin’s recent article, “Must We Medicate and Segregate to Educate Our Boys?”
- Professional Development This section features information for Elementary teachers, Middle School teachers, School Leaders and Upcoming Events.
- Parents & Students Check out new testimonials from students, parents and CHILD teachers.
- CHILD, Log In, Teacher Tools Make and Take activities from 2008 Conference. Great for beginning of the year!
- CHILD, Log In, Consultant Resources For CHILD Consultants as they prepare to train and work with new CHILD teachers this year.
Dr. Sarah M. (Sally) Butzin, Executive Director
Winky Jenkins-Rice, Director of Educational Programs
Diana
Paulson, Senior Program Specialist
Institute
for School Innovation
1339 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850-671-3706
850-671-5390 fax
staff@ifsi.org
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