The October 2008 Instructional Leadership Bulletin

In this Issue

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	Introducing the Principal's Coach
	From the President: Where's the Hope?
	Middle School Math Instructional Tools Unveiled
	From the Middle: Middle School Sports Debated

In Other News

Need information on literacy?  Don't worry, we'll come to you!

Regional Institutes are coming to a location near you.  Registration details are coming soon.  Listen to Mel Riddile's podcast on literacy.  Take one day out for a professional training that will help you establish school-wide literacy programs that are the heart of a strong instructional program. Read Related Story

Regional Institutes

November 18th - Northview High School, Grand Rapids
November 19th - NCA Building, Lansing
November 20th - MEEMIC Building, Auburn Hills

Resources for Principals

Legislation and Regulation

Seminars & Conferences

Student Leadership

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Introducing the Principal's Coach

In his first article Gregg Bishop, principal on leave from Warren Cousino High School discusses principal leadership. 

Thoughts from the Principal’s Coach
By Greg Bishop

Contact Greg at greg@mymassp.com 

For the next year, I will be writing articles regarding issues surrounding secondary education issues as a part of my role as Principal’s Coach. I have the opportunity for the next year to travel, talk with school districts across the country, and make presentations regarding ways to improve achievement at secondary schools.  READ MORE

From the President: Where's the Hope?

From the President
Dave Barry, Principal Walled Lake Central HS

Anybody but me notice that this is an election year? I participate reluctantly in our political process. I know good Americans keep close tabs on what is going on and vote when they are given the chance. But I don't like it. I tend not to trust what any politician says or put much hope in his or her ability to truly change things. I don't necessarily think I'm right, but it's my default position.  Read More

Middle School Math Instructional Tools Unveiled

By Diane McMillan
Associate Director

Two projects of interest to Middle School educators were presented to the State Board of Education during the October meeting.

Data for Student Success (D4SS) is a grant project that includes both professional development and data inquiry tools that are designed to help build a culture of quality data in Michigan schools. Read More

From the Middle: Middle School Sports Debated

With the economic downturn, every district is looking for ways to cut spending. However, sports programs seem to be spared the axe, even if "pay to play" is instituted as a stop-gap measure. This article from NASSP's National Center for Middle Level Leadership explores the pros and cons of middle school sports programs and recommendations for reform.

Middle Level Sports: Recommendations for Reform
By C. Kenneth McEwin and John Swaim

What is the role of middle level school-sponsored competitive
interscholastic sports programs? What can school leaders do to make
sure sports activities at their schools are as safe as possible as well
as developmentally responsive for the age group they serve? Which
sports should be offered and what grade levels should be allowed to
participate? Read More

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