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Ditching Grading Periods with Mike Kelly Transformative Principal 086
Ditching Grading Periods with Mike Kelly Transformative Principal 086
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Mike Kelly - Principal Eyer Middle School. East Penn School District. Mike on Twitter: @principalmkelly Mike’s Blog
The importance of blogging and reflection, sharing learning.
Personal growth mindset post.
The end of marking periods.
Starting removal of marking periods in 6th grade!
Arbitrary dates to complete learning on certain topics.
Extended learning program greatly reduces academic failures.
Many additional clubs and activities are offered.
“Required” extended learning program.
Perception of ELP.
Time and support are the variables and learning is the constant.
How to prepare for big changes in schools.
Parent concerns about end of marking periods.
Start with small parent groups.
How to gain teacher support for the end of marking periods.
The case against 0
The power of 0
Retesting and redo
How to be a transformative principal? Surround yourself with transformative people.
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The importance of blogging and reflection, sharing learning.
Personal growth mindset post.
The end of marking periods.
Starting removal of marking periods in 6th grade!
Arbitrary dates to complete learning on certain topics.
Extended learning program greatly reduces academic failures.
Many additional clubs and activities are offered.
“Required” extended learning program.
Perception of ELP.
Time and support are the variables and learning is the constant.
How to prepare for big changes in schools.
Parent concerns about end of marking periods.
Start with small parent groups.
How to gain teacher support for the end of marking periods.
The case against 0
The power of 0
Retesting and redo
How to be a transformative principal? Surround yourself with transformative people.
Loading…
Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.
Ready for a Modern Web Site for your school? Simple School Sites is the place to go for high quality Wordpress sites specially designed for schools.
Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show.
Buy Communication Cards
Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com
Download Paperless Principal.
Released:
Aug 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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