Planning a Successful Community Event

ByBeverly Payne

Many times Central Office people are removed from the after school programs and events that school-based administrators and teachers plan and attend regularly.  But once in a while, the school district decides to host an event for the community, and that’s where you, a central office administrator, come into play.   I recently found myself…

How To Host A Successful Accreditation Review – Part III: The External Review

ByBeverly Payne

Welcome to the third and final article in the accreditation series!  In part I, I discussed three strategies to use during the year PRIOR to your accreditation visit.  In part II, I discussed five strategies to help you manage all tasks that must be completed during the actual year of the accreditation visit.  In this…

How to Host a Successful Accreditation Review – Part II Implementing and Managing a Plan

ByBeverly Payne

Click here for part I of the three-part series. Last post, I shared three ideas to use in the year prior to your accreditation review.  The preparation work done the previous year should provide you with a thorough understanding of all the elements needed in your plan.  Today, I am sharing with you my thoughts…

How to Host a Successful Accreditation Review – Part I: Prior Year Preparation

ByBeverly Payne

My district recently finished up its (re)accreditation visit.  It was a success! Everyone’s hard work paid off, and I think I was able to celebrate and take care of my normal responsibilities for a day and half before an unexpected project landed on my desk.   Several years ago, our district chose to seek accreditation as…

Regional District Collaboration Brings Success and Satisfaction, Or Why I Love My (Informal) PLN

ByBeverly Payne

Although I have been in education for a number of years (okay, maybe decades) and can remember many ‘wins’ during that time, the past two and a half years have afforded me one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.   I have the privilege of working with a fabulous team of people whose…