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Help Request!

by muse

Jun 14, 2011

If you are a department head or have access to the information, I would GREATLY appreciate a copy of your department chair evaluation form. I've been charged with gathering this information for revising the forms.

MUCH THANKS IN ADVANCE! (yes, I did post this on the main board a few weeks ago, but I only had a few responses. I'm hoping I c...See More

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hsdept On 6/14/11, muse wrote: > If you are a department head or have access to the > information, I would GREATLY appreciate a copy of your > department chair evaluation form. I've been charged with > gathering this information for revising the forms. > > MUCH THANKS IN ADVANCE! > (yes, I did post this on the main board a few weeks a...See More

Jun 14, 2011

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hsteach Interesting post muse! It never occurred to me that dept. heads were ever selected except by interview with the administrator. Fortunately, mine is terrific!

Jun 14, 2011

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Social Studies Department Head....

by Jack/AR/7-8

Jun 14, 2011

I am the Social Studies Department Head in my Middle School. I am so because I have been there the longest. It means nothing to the school but I do get the Social Studies mail first....Not sure that's how it's supposed to work! Jack/AR/7-8

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Janine Spiess It makes sense to have your stable teachers as Department Head but it would be nice to have others take that position periodically. Our school rotates this position each year so that it isn't so overwhelming for any particular teacher. Maybe you can suggest that at your school.

Janine

On 6/14/11, Jack/AR/7-8 wrote: > I am the ...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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Committees - Make Them More Productive

by In Teachers.Net Gazette, includes printable Action Minutes form

Jun 14, 2011

Committees: Make Them More Productive

Are committee assignments a waste of your valuable time? Not if you implement the plans outlined here! Includes a PRINTABLE Action Minutes sheet! by Hal Portner

* Professional committees working toward instructional improvement and school reform … * Faculty committees where teachers gather t...See More

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I'm not a campus-based dept head

by muinteoir

Jun 14, 2011

I'm a district level curriculum coordinator. I'm hoping to be able to learn from others in curriculum/instruction leadership positions.

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evaluator?

by HootOwl

Jun 14, 2011

If department heads evaluate or inform the evaluations of other teachers in the department, does this impact the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues?

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hsdept On 6/14/11, HootOwl wrote: > If department heads evaluate or inform the evaluations of > other teachers in the department, does this impact the > ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues?

In my district per union contract a teacher can't participate in the evaluation of another teacher, so department heads do not have a ...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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Fun Math Reources

by Travis Brown

Aug 12, 2011

Greetings…

I’m an elementary teacher who has developed a fun but effective math/music program for students grades 3-6. The audio and video series are aligned to State and Common Core Standards and really motivates students to learn math and equips them with the foundation to excel on Standardized TESTS.

Please review my websi...See More

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102 FULL HISTORY LESSONS

by Tolo Taylor

Nov 23, 2011

Hi They are ready to go and absolutely excellent - even if I say so myself!!

Please take a look (they are very relevant even though I am from Bristol, England - see the topics..)

Thanks very much

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