Secondary Principal Meeting April 2019.docx 

The Florida Department of Education has established timelines and structures to collect feedback on our current academic standards. We encourage each of you and your staff to take time to provide feedback around this critically important work. Your voices our so important in this process and we would love for Pasco to have a significant amount of input provided. Please visit: http://fldoe.org/standardsreview for feedback forms and additional information related to the review process.  Teachers will receive this same info in their May newsletter, but please encourage all of your staff to weigh in!

During the CNA visits, priority schools will receive a very brief overview of the processes for submitting requests for priority professional development support for the 3 days of PD chosen by the school during July 8-18th.  In addition, each school will be provided a Professional Development Menu of support with companion Description document.  These documents share specific offerings that OLL and SSPS can provide with descriptions of these offerings to give schools insight on opportunities based on upcoming school goals and needs.  These documents can also be found here.  Professional Development

The timeline for submitting needs is included on the PD menu and below:

• PD choices including dates/times due by May 1st via Mach form
• Complete Mach form, https://professionaldevelopment.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform_mtss/view.php?id=201407
• Confirmation of dates/times, staff support to schools by May 15th

*Notes:  Feel free to submit needs when ready and confirmations will be shared accordingly

Last year the Florida Department of Education provided a Summer Science Symposium focusing on standards-based lessons and aligned activities. Teachers across the state were invited to participate in one of three regions. Last year’s attendees returned to their districts with a wealth of inspiring lessons focused on key standards for the courses and the subsequent annual assessment. Members of our Science Team serve as both Content Developers and Facilitators on this State project.

 Preparations are underway for another Summer Science experience for elementary, middle, and high science teachers in the form of a STEMposium. This year, in addition to engaging, standards-aligned lessons and activities, there will be breakout sessions focused on STEM education and careers.

 This summer, the training will take place at Middleton High School

4801 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL from July 15th-19th.

 Each district is allocated a set number of spots for participants. If you have a teacher who may be interested in participating in this awesome experience, please forward this link for them to complete this application of interest by April 22nd.

Advancing Leaders Academy provides aspiring school and district leaders with professional learning and personalize growth opportunities related to Leadership Excellence.

Do you have interest in the following:

• Aligning yourself with Pasco County Schools’ Vision of Leadership Excellence
• Polishing and refining your personal leadership skills
• Discovering the interconnectedness of our district
• Networking and building relationships with leaders from across our county

If so, Advancing Leaders Academyis for you!

Participants will engage in seven full-day sessions:

Session 1:  Developing a Strong Core and Growth Mindset

Session 2:  Leading and Learning Together

Session 3:  Shaping a Vision of Excellence

Session 4:  Systems Thinking (Focus on Schools)

Session 5:  Systems Thinking (Focus on District Departments)

Session 6:  Managing and Leading

Session 7: Cultivating Leadership in Everyone

Hear from our 2018-2019 Advancing Leader Academy Graduates!

Apply Today!  The application is open from 4/25/19 to 5/5/19.

Contact Vaughnette Chandler, Coordinator for Leadership Development at vchandle@pasco.k12.fl.usor 813-794-2710 for more information.