Important Dates
January
- Jan. 28 - Turnaround Academy - Principals...Highland Gardens Elementary, Montgomery
- Collaborative Walkthrough Schedule
- OSI Principal Calendar (make a copy and personalize your calendar)
February
- Feb. 4-5...Washington K-8 Instructional Audit
- Feb. 11-12...West End Academy Instructional Audit
- Feb. 18-19...Chisholm Elementary Instructional Audit
- Feb. 18-19...Chastang-Fournier K-8 Instructional Audit
- Feb. 20...District Leader Turnaround Academy
- Feb. 25-26...Hayes K-8 Instructional Audit
- Feb. 25-26...Barbour County Intermediate Instructional Audit
Principal Turnaround Academy - January 28th - Highland Gardens Elementary
As we prepare for our next Principals Turnaround Academy on January 28, 2025, at Highland Gardens Elementary, just a gentle reminder for schools to bring their completed data protocol and state report card analysis. The focused efforts on conducting data meetings with teacher teams and completing a thorough State Report Card Analysis will set the stage for meaningful collaboration and actionable strategies. Your commitment to these tasks demonstrates a steadfast dedication to improving outcomes for all students. We look forward to an engaging and impactful session where we’ll build on this work to drive sustainable school improvement.
Items to bring to our meeting:
- Mid-Year Data Analysis Protocol: Collaborate with faculty in November and December to analyze student performance and identify necessary adjustments to schedules, supports, and professional development.
- State Report Card Analysis: Review and discuss findings with your teams to guide next steps.
- Attendance Tracker: Update attendance data through January, identifying students with 12 or more absences and planning targeted interventions.
Keep up the excellent momentum, and thank you for your leadership!
MEGA Conference
This year’s conference is a week-long, in-person event that provides attendees with opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions, participate in in-depth training sessions, and learn from leading experts across the education spectrum.
MEGA CONFERENCE 2025
July 14 - 18 at the Mobile Convention Center
Register Now for BEST RATE!
Early Bird Fee $200 - Deadline March 1, 2025
Pre-Registration - $225 (March 2 - May 31, 2025)
Late Registration/Onsite $250 (June 1 and through conference)
For conference information as it becomes available, please visit http://mega-alabama.com/
Hotel blocks will open in January!
Attendance Matters!
Winter is key for early intervention to reduce chronic absenteeism. Identify students with moderate chronic absence & use Tier 2 strategies like personal outreach, attendance plans & mentorship to address barriers.
To learn more about different Tiers of support to combat chronic absenteeism, click HERE.
PREP (Preparing Relief Educators Program)
The PREP Program is designed to provide high-quality resources to emergency-certificate teachers, long-term substitutes, and early service teachers, empowering them to excel in their roles and make a positive, long-lasting difference in the lives of their students.
If you have any teachers that fall in one of these categories I encourage you to make this resource available to them. A list of topics and supporting resources can be found HERE.
OSI - Leadership Coach
Email: tim.solley@alsde.edu
Website: ALSDE Office of Student Learning
Twitter: @Tim_Solley