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Partnering with Families to Promote Healthy Social Media Use
Posted In: ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Feb 11

A parent comes to you concerned about the mental health impact of their student’s social media use. Not sure how to respond? This infographic...

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A Daily Huddle for a School Leadership Team
Posted In: Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Feb 11

Improve your communications, uplevel morale, and strengthen the team’s commitment to values and vision with this efficient and effective...

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Waukee Leader Receives Arts Advocacy Award
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Feb 7

Judi Roland, associate principal at Waukee High School, is the 2024 Iowa Fine Arts Administrator of the Year as selected by the Iowa Alliance for...

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Al Neppl named SAI associate professional learning director
Posted In: News,
Date posted Jan 26

SAI is excited to announce that Al Neppl will join the team Aug. 1 as associate professional learning director. With his 20 years in school...

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SAI launches Leadership Coaching Program
Posted In: Leadership, News,
Date posted Jan 2

SAI introduces the Leadership Coaching Program, an individualized coaching partnership between a building principal or district-level leader and...

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Leadership-life Fit: Close out this Year and Prepare to Welcome 2024
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals, Superintendents,
Date posted Dec 8

Creating time for self-reflection to learn, celebrate, and close-out a year offers opportunities to reframe, refocus, and refuel. Schedule an hour...

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The Principal’s Partner
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals,
Date posted Dec 8

Take (or toss) these tips for building and sustaining an effective partnership with your principal. Avoid the “I would have done it a...

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9 Strategies to Improving Student Attendance
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Dec 8

It's no secret that regular, consistent attendance leads to student learning and a more positive school culture. Using your data, apply these 10...

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Taking Time to (Self) Check in
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Dec 8

What are your three key responsibilities and how do you know you’re keeping them at the forefront of your leadership? A once-a-week meeting...

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The Productive Intersection of Student Behavior, Discipline, and Restorative Practices
Posted In: ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Dec 8

Are post-pandemic student behaviors taking your time away from your priorities? Restorative Practices coupled with a common-sense approach to...

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K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Dec 8

Use this tool to evaluate the safety, privacy, security, and ethical implications of using Gen AI. The tool is organized into five categories of...

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School Performance Profiles and Financial Community Presentation Kit
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Dec 8

Are you considering a “State of the District” address in your plans for the new year as you ready for negotiations and budgeting? These...

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