It's hard to believe that I have already started planning for the next school year already! One of my school division's goals was to complete staffing levels at our schools earlier than the middle of April so that ads could go out sooner. Well the division made their goal, as we have our staffing levels already, allowing me and other principals to begin planning teaching loads for next year. I find this exercise to be extremely fun and interesting as it is one big puzzle... and I enjoy logic puzzles. Also, planning teaching loads and course offerings and class assignments allows me to put into practice ideas and theory that I have developed to see how my ideas will work. Another interesting thing this year is that I have already had 3-4 teachers come to me already to discuss next year. It is exciting to see my staff excited and ready to not only complete this year but to start planning for the next one. Two years ago, when I became principal, I don't think the staff would have been thinking 6 months ahead in the middle of March. It tells me that things are on the right track and the school is moving in the right direction. I love it when a plan comes together!
Until next time...have a good one.
KH
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H Kevin, I totally agree with you. My VP and I love to do the scheduling and planning for the next year. It is totally like one big puzzle, and how satisfying when it is finally done, well that is until the first complaint comes in, but nonetheless rewarding. COngratulations on being a leader with vision. It sounds like your staff has responded to your vision and are now working in the same mind set as you. makes you enjoy going to work I bet. Keep it up!
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Kevin,
ReplyDeleteI also agree. I, too, love logic problems. It's good that you are moving into next year so soon. By the time June comes along, both you and your staff should be ready to go. That feels good for everyone when they have the opportunity to leave for the summer with a vision for what to expect next year!
Jackie
It is a great feeling when your ideas carry forward and others buy into your plans. Way to go Kevin! Maybe you can even use this template for your school plan for the next year after that!
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