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Here is the link to program information and the email message that we received from MSUMSU_EAD_MA_Information

Greetings, Colleagues across Michigan!We wondered if you could help us do some recruiting for our Master of Arts by forwarding this message to any beginning or experienced teachers who you view as current or future leaders in your schools and districts. The attached information highlights our graduate program in educational leadership and helps teachers determine if our Master of Arts program might be a good choice for them. We are proud to have been named 5th in the nation among graduate-level programs in educational leadership by US News and World Report.I can provide additional information or respond to questions, please let me know at colflesh@msu.edu or 517.231.0912.Again, many thanks for forwarding this message and its attachment to your colleagues!Nancy Anne Colflesh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice
Department of Educational Administration
College of Education
Michigan State University
& Educational Consultant
www.colfleshandassociates.com
517.339.5268

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHBiRlRYNmpfdXZqQVdSSFlRdFAxdnc6MQ
 I am interested in getting honest feedback from you in order to customize and optimize my leadership style so to best support you and your goals and responsibilities.  For that purpose please click on the link found below to take a survey on my leadership style and performance as the Director of Human Resources.  The survey responses come back anonymously.  Please do not use your name or position in your responses.  Thank you in advance for your time with completing the survey.  It is my privilege to serve you as a member of the Dearborn Public Schools.  I hope that you have a fantastic weekend.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHBiRlRYNmpfdXZqQVdSSFlRdFAxdnc6MQ 

Here is a link to a job posting in Allen Park.

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Here is a link to Charlotte Danielson’s website. She provides, reserach, resources and information regarding teacher evaluations.  Our evaluation system is based on much of her research.

https://www.danielsongroup.org/ 

Here are a few updates.

1. We recently sent out a PD survey to all secretaries in the district. This survey will assist us to design and develop professional development opportunities for clerical faculty.

2.  The district teacher evaluation committee will be meeting for the last time during the current school year on May 30th, 2012. Here is the agenda for the meeting. 1.  Michigan Educator Effectiveness Council Report  2.  timelines 3. mid year report.  4.  Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators 5. Stages update.  6. Other.

3. Chris Sipperley, Glenn Maleyko, Rob Seeterlin, and Joanne Oliver continue to work on staffing issues, we have spent many days an hours analyzing the district staffing needs.  We hope to have the surplus meeting in early June.  The principals have also been supporting the process by providing staffing sheets and information. This is a very intense and rigorous process so we appreciate the support and patience that everyone has provided to us.

4.  We are hoping to retain more teachers in the high school ASAP program, and thus we have recently sent out a survey.

5.  We continue to pursue technology upgrades in HR that will create additional efficiencies and monetary savings. This includes on-line hiring software, electronic filing systems, electronic evaluation systems, and additional enhancements to our website.

Here is the link to the MDE database that provides individuals with information on teacher certificates including levels and areas of endorsements. https://mdoe.state.mi.us/MOECS/PublicCredentialSearch.aspx  You can type in a specific name to retrieve certificate information.

Please be aware that individuals must also be highly qualified based on federal law. Here is a link to the Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) document that is published by the state.

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Click on the link to download a copy of the presentation that I provided before Probationary teachers and their mentors on May 8th and 9th, 2012 at Dearborn High.

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Check out the following link on the HR Presentations and Publications page. There is a powerpoint which you can download to view my presentation(along with the Superintendent’s comments) before the General Administrators on May 3rd. A repeat of the presentation will be given on May 4th before the Assistant Principals.  Teacher Evaluation Training at the May 3rd and 4th Gen Admin and AP meetings 2012

Here is a link to a job opening in Huron High School. Assistant Principal HHS May 2012