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The Schools Foundation Announces First Principally Speaking Network Program of 2012

The Schools Foundation Announces First Principally Speaking Network Program of 2012

 

Huntsville, Ala. – On Thursday, January 19, The Schools Foundation, in conjunction with Dynetics, will host Leadership that Produces Positive Effects, a Principally Speaking Network (PSN) professional development program for principals throughout 12 school systems in North Alabama. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Dynetics located 1002 Explorer Blvd. Dr. Todd Whitaker, a leading motivational speaker in the field of education, will be the keynote speaker. Whitaker is also the author of the books Motivating and Inspiring Teachers and Shifting the Monkey and a nationally recognized leader in education.  More than 80 principals from throughout North Alabama are expected to attend.

PSN is professional development program with business leaders and elected officials that creates a true public-private partnership in support of public school education.  PSN is open to all K-12 principals in public schools in Huntsville, Madison County, Madison City, Athens City, Limestone County, Attalla City, Etowah County, Gadsden City, Scottsboro, Jackson County, De Kalb County, and Ft. Payne.

With support from a $10,000 grant provided by Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, PSN helps principals enhance leadership skills and build a network in which ideas are shared and principals are encouraged to learn from each other, focusing on improving performance of all teachers.

“Principally Speaking is an exceptional program for principals that are available at no cost to the local school systems. This public –private partnership comes at a time when funding is critical to support our school leaders. Principally Speaking gives them the opportunity to fine tune and strengthen their leadership skills,” said Mary Scott Hunter, District 8 Alabama School Board Member.

According to Tim Singleton, The Schools Foundation chair, area principals have built a collaborative network over the past two years, “Principals can learn a lot from each other. We believe that one way to improve a school is by having a great school principal. We are pleased to have the financial partnerships to support this expansion to all twelve school systems in District 8.”

The goals of the PSN is to increase student achievement by improving teacher effectiveness; increase the effectiveness of the principal as the instructional leader in the school; build a sustainable network of support and collaboration among school principals; and develop strategies for successful resolution of school leadership issues.

 

Public and private partners of The Schools Foundation for this program include:

·         Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama

·         The Boeing Company

·         Dynetics

·         Joe Still Building Company

·         Alabama State School Board Representative, District 8, Mary Scott Hunter (Madison, Limestone, Jackson, DeKalb, and Etowah counties)

·         Alabama State Senator, District 10,  Phil Williams, (Cherokee and Etowah counties)

·         Alabama State Representative, District 21,  Jim Patterson (Madison County)

·         Alabama State Representative, District  10 , Mike Ball (Madison County)

·         Alabama State Senator,   District 8, Shadrick McGill (Jackson , DeKalb, Madison counties)

·         Alabama State Representative, District 23, John Robinson (Jackson County)

·         Alabama State Representative, District  22 , Wayne Johnson (Jackson, Madison counties)

·         Jackson County Commissioner, Horace Clemmons, District 4

·         North Alabama Educators Credit Union

·         Wireless Generation
 
Dr. Todd Whitaker to present to Principally Speaking Network Janaury 2012

Principally Speaking Network

Leadership That Creates Positive Effects with Dr. Todd Whitaker



Principally Speaking Network (PSN) is a model of professional development designed to strengthen leadership skills and to build a sustainable network of professional support among principals. Through a series of meetings designed to enhance leadership skills, principals focus on leadership practices that increase academic achievement for students. PSN provides the opportunity to examine student achievement data and discuss successful approaches to improvement in a collegial, peer environment. Bill Kennedy of the Public Education Foundation of Chattanooga serves as the Program Lead Facilitator.


Participants include more than 180- educational leaders from public school in the following Alabama school systems: Madison, Madison County, Huntsville, Limestone County, Athens City, Etowah, Attalla, Gadsden, Jackson County, Scottsboro City.


In 2010, the program received the endorsement of District 8 State School Board Representative Mary Scott Hunter. The expansion of PSN to all public school systems in District Eight (8) begins January 19, 2012, with a program delivered by author and nationally known education leader, Dr. Todd Whitaker.

"Leadership That Creates Positive Classroom Effects" focuses on Todd Whitaker's books and materials that are directly related to the topic with practical application by each participant. Dr. Whitaker will present a 5-hour session on January 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The presentation will address his recent book, Shifting the Monkey as well as Motivating and Inspiring Teachers. Both books will be available for sale to participants at a discounted rate. Two follow-up sessions will provide participants the opportunity to meet the requirements for a PLU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Congratulations to Buckhorn High School!

BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL NAMED
2011 BLUE RIBBON LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL

Buckhorn High School has been named a 2011 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School! The Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Award is sponsored by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Incorporation. Schools are identified and selected for this award based on achievement of excellent performance in nine major categories of the Blueprint for Excellence. Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Schools serve as a beacon of exemplary achievements and contributions to ensure successful educational experiences for all children by shining a positive light on America's best schools and programs that work. Congratulations to Principal Tommy Ledbetter and the Buckhorn Faculty and Staff for such an accomplishment!(Read more at www.madison.k12.al.us)

 

 
 
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Federal Impact Aid Forms Available

Federal Impact Aid Information

Federal Impact Aid is an education grant program that provides funds to school systems that are financially burdened or impacted by Federal Activity populations.

 

Local school systems are entitled to certain federal monies if either mother, father or guardian of a student is employed on certain federal properties, is on active, full-time duty in the Uniformed Services, or if they live in a Federal Housing Project, or any combination of these requirements.

 

How can schools collect the money?

To collect this money, each system must be able to substantiate a claim with information asked for on the form that students in each system will receive. Parents simply complete the form and return it to the school.

 

Who should participate?

Parents should complete and return one form for each student who is attending school, if one or both parents meet the following criteria:

  1. If either parent, guardian, or person acting as parent is on active duty in the Uniformed services,
  2. If either parent or guardian is a civilian employed on Federal Property; this includes parents that work for a contractor located on federal property.
  3. If either parent or guardian lives in Federal Housing Project

When should parents complete the appropriate form?

Students will be bringing forms home the first two weeks in September.

As soon as your child brings home the form, complete the information and return it to your child's school the next day.

 

How long does it take to complete the form?

About 5 minutes

 

What does this mean for my child's school?

Since 1997, local school districts have received over $10 million as a result of the Federal Impact Aid program. For example, an average year might generate funds equal or greater than:

 

$250,000 for Madison City Schools

$500,000 for Huntsville City Schools

$150,000 for Madison County Schools

 

How does a school system qualify to participate?

For a school system to be eligible for this Federal Aid, the student population must meet one of the two following criteria:

  1. Either 400 students or 3% of the student body are children of military personnel; or
  2. 1000 students or 10% of the student body are children of Military (both active duty and activated Guard and Reservist), DA, DoD, DOJ Civilians, or Government Contractors that work at federal locations/properties

 

How can I find out more about my school system's participation in the Federal Impact Aid Education Grant program?

 

Contact your child's school or the district office.

Click here to download forms for Huntsville City, Madison City, Madison County, and Arab.

 
 
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