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Building an Identity as an AP/Dean
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Accomplish your goals without burning out.

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Leadership-life Fit: 7 Suggestions to Manage Your Time
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals, Superintendents,
Date posted Nov 6

Check out these tips from Dan Rockwell for keeping “time vampires” at bay.

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Shaping Culture as a New Principal
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

Apply these strategies to foster a positive learning culture.

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Navigating Directives from District Office
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

You play a critical role in advancing the district's collective mission, which can sometimes position you between district leaders and your own...

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Address “Whispers” to Prevent Full-Blown Issues
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

Rumors, negative talk on social media, and casual gossip are all examples of “whispers.” Turn these “whispers” to your advantage and prevent them...

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Monthly Checklist: MS/HS Principals
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Nov 6

Take some time to review this general checklist to help you manage your responsibilities.

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Subpoenas and Other Legal Things
Posted In: Legal Issues,
Date posted Nov 1

By Matt Carver, J.D. | Legal Vortex, SAI Report

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Creston Superintendent Honored as Communicator of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Nov 1

We are excited to share that Creston Community Schools Superintendent Deron Stender was recently honored as the 2024 Communicator of the Year at the...

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How Winterset Community Schools is Addressing Chronic Absenteeism...and is Seeing a Difference
Posted In: It's been SAId podcast,
Date posted Oct 24

It's Been SAId Podcast | Host: Lisa Remy, Ed.D. | Guest: Winterset Community Schools

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Mike Mulder is 2025 Iowa Arts Administrator of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Oct 18

By Laine Buck | Awards — 2025 Arts Administrator of the Year

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Darwin Lehmann is Iowa Superintendent of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Oct 11

By Laine Buck | Awards — Superintendent of the Year

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Supporting Administrator Wellness through CATCHLIFE30
Posted In: It's been SAId podcast,
Date posted Sep 30

It's Been SAId Podcast | Host: Lisa Remy, Ed.D. | Guest: Rick Shupbach

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