COVID-19: Graduation and more questions to consider
Now that your district is getting somewhat settled with emergency remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, your communication needs and priorities are continuing to evolve.
Here’s a list of some things to consider next:
- What to do about graduation? We know. Everyone is struggling with this issue because even the Plan B option that you have still may not work out. So, check out this guide by Edmentum that is chock full of some really great ideas.
- Giving senior students the special recognition and honor that they deserve: Springtime comes with so many honors, rites of passage events and […]
COVID-19: Examples of great communication
Ohio’s school leaders are doing a great job in communicating with the public and that means you are, too.
Here’s a snapshot of some communication ideas that you might find interesting. Remember that our AHC team can help you with these, too.
- Weekly video update for students from EHOVE high school principal:
- STEM challenge from an Indian Hill teacher.
- Olentangy band members will individually play on their front porches on Friday at 3 pm.
- Wadsworth choir comes together during social distancing.
COVID-19: Be consistent in your communication
You are doing a great job with your COVID-19 communications with your community and doubling down on communication is everything during times like this. This is about getting information out to people but constantly fine tuning things.
Perhaps of special interest to you, here is a sampling of some things that we are seeing from your peers from throughout the state:
COVID-19: Best remote learning practices to put into place now
As we work to navigate through the uncharted territory that is “remote learning,” it is easy to feel overwhelmed with when and how often to communicate with your community and staff.
Here are some best practices that you can put into place now…
Communicating with the public:
- Double down on your communication efforts. Communicate regularly, consistently, and with clarity about what you know. Do not guess or speculate on state decisions. Leave that to them.
- Be mindful of the basics like social distancing in pictures and videos that you post and share.
- Show your human side. A […]
From the Podcast: Leadership Development with Diane Egbers
We Love Schools returns from the winter break with a conversation about breaking through leadership barriers.
Leadership development is about being intentional and deliberate. Diane Egbers, CEO of Leadership Excelleration, joins the podcast to explain further and discuss the development of district leadership teams.
Host Carole Dorn-Bell starts the conversation by asking about Diane’s passion for the topic of leadership development.
How career centers can form partnerships with the business community
Joel Gagne and Rick Smith of Ohio Hi-Point Career Center discuss the importance of career centers forming partnerships with the business community
In this episode, host Joel Gagne is joined by Rick Smith, Superintendent of the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Joel begins by asking why it is important for career centers to form partnerships with their local business community. Rick says he is always hearing about a looming workforce […]
Developing work ethic in students today
Joel Gagne and Dennis Blatt of Washington County Career Center discuss the importance of developing work ethic in students today
In this episode, host Joel Gagne is joined by Dennis Blatt, Superintendent of the Washington County Career Center in Marietta, Ohio.
Joel and Dennis talk about work ethic, why employers are putting a premium on it, and how the Washington County Career Center cultivates it.
From the Podcast: Career Technical Education and what parents need to know
In this episode, host Joel Gagne is joined by Greg Edinger, Superintendent of the Vanguard Sentinel Career and Technology Center in Fremont, Ohio.
Joel and Greg discuss what parents need to know about career technical education, which is not what it used to be.
Greg describes career tech 50 years ago as a vastly different experience. The goal back then was to train for a lifetime vocation, and academics were not really emphasized. The majority of the programs that existed revolved around agriculture, especially in northwest […]
From the Podcast: Agile Leadership: Orchestrate (Part 3)
In the third installment in our series on Agile Leadership with Diane Egbers, Carole and Diane chat about the importance of being able to orchestrate as an agile leader
This exciting episode is the final installment of the Agile Leadership Series with Diane Egbers of Leadership Excelleration.
The previous two episodes covered the Adventure and Empower components of Agile Leadership. In this episode, host Carole Dorn-Bell and Diane close out the series […]
From the Podcast: Authentic Leadership—Meet your community where they are
Tom Bailey of Washington Court House City Schools and Carole Dorn-Bell discuss authentic leadership
In this episode, host Carole Dorn-Bell is joined by Tom Bailey, Superintendent of Washington Court House City Schools in Ohio. Tom is a repeat guest who brings incredible energy, creativity and care to what he does in his school district and community.
From the Podcast: Being an agile leader: Empower
Diane Egbers and Carole Dorn-Bell discuss the role of empowerment in agile leadership
In this second part of the new series on Agile Leadership, Diane Egbers of Leadership Excelleration discusses the Empower role.
Host Carole Dorn-Bell asks how the role of Empower complements the role highlighted in the previous episode, Adventure.
From the Podcast: Getting to know a community as a superintendent
Kirk Koennecke and Carole Dorn-Bell discuss how new superintendents can get to know their communities
Kirk Koennecke, the new superintendent for Indian Hill Schools near Cincinnati, Ohio, joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast to discuss how school superintendents can get to know their communities when they are fresh on the job.
Kirk brings a wealth of experience to the
role, having served as a superintendent elsewhere, and offers advice on
communication strategies and potential pitfalls […]