An Educator's Guide to Program Planning and Service Delivery

By Phyllis M. Wilson Ph.D.

This book is about information, ideas, and examples of ways every educator can create a learning environment where students succeed and improve each and every day. It is a source of learning and guidance for creating goal specific activities and applying the knowledge and wisdom gained from the author’s actual experience. The book is designed for every superintendent, principal, and administrator who wants to ensure the best outcomes for students. The application of all that is learned from this book will result in every classroom, every school making a difference in every child’s life. There is much to be learned in this book. Use it well.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665521260

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An Educator’s

Guide to Program

Planning and

Service Delivery

PHYLLIS M. WILSON, Ph.D.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/08/2021

ISBN: 978-1-6655-2127-7 (sc)

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Introduction

Over forty years of my life was spent working as an educator. I began my career as a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. It ended after serving eleven years as the superintendent of a school district in Illinois. During my years, I held many positions and was responsible for the educational services of thousands of children. When I served as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in a 64,000 student school district, it became extremely clear to me, that the professional development provided to administrators and teachers was critical to the progress and success of students. As a teacher, I had been a participant in workshops and inservices. As an administrator, I was now given the responsibility for determining and planning the workshops for everyone. A big shift that now required careful thought and careful selection of what works best and for whom. My intensity and need to do my best and do my job well caused me to acquire many skills in the professional development arena. These acquired skills are what I wish to share with you today in the hope that it will lighten your load and create a high performing, highly skilled environment for the students you serve. May this book help you meet every goal that you have set for your staff.

Acknowledgements

I wish to thank the many people who contributed to the successes in my career. You walked the long journey with me and experienced both the good times and the bad times. I will be forever grateful that you were a part of my life.

Dr. Rosa Smith-My role model

Charyll Colstock, Aracelis Popadich, Sandra Zalewski-You took every dream, every idea, and every vision I had and made them a reality.

Carol Sossong-You were my right and left hands when it came to implementing curricular initiatives and programs.

Anna White, Brenda Byrnes, Brenda Gorman, Julie Rice Zurek-You exemplified all that a Principal should be and made your schools the star locations that they were. Martini Girls Forever!

Danielle Gustafson-You are still there for me whenever I have a tech problem.

Deb Ziech, Jeff Pritz-You supported me as board members throughout my tenure. I always knew I could count on you.

All of the administrators, principals,teachers, custodial staff, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, curriculum specialists-You were a part of my family and helped to make the district a great place to work.

Mica Wilson-You are the best Daughter anyone could ever have. You shared me with thousands of students while continuing to carve your own path in life.

In Memoriam

Helen C. Fairchild-You never stopped being proud of me and taking care of my daughter on the many days that job responsibilities had to be a priority. My career never faltered because you never failed me.

Gerald Bersano-You loved the district and the students. You gave your all to make sure that everyone was well served.

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Student Engagement Examples

Two approaches to student engagement include:

The Genius Club-Students need to be encouraged and repeatedly reminded of the great capacity they have for learning. The Genius Club identifies all students involved operating at the level of genius and high performance. The club has both a symbol and a pledge that is repeated each time the club is in session.

*Children for Peace-In order to teach the emotional capacity for empathy and kindness to others, the Children for Peace initiative was formulated as a districtwide effort. Each day students, in every school, recited the Peace Pledge as a way of reinforcing courtesy and acts of kindness to everyone in the school environment. Students contributed financially to various causes whether the amount given was a penny or a nickel (My free and reduced lunch numbers