Spring Branch ISD

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Spring Branch ISD Administrative
In-service 2008 Closing Session
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Challenges for the Future

• A New Direction and Now!
• engaging, appropriate experiences
• learn, apply knowledge, enrich lives
• Engaging the Digital Generation
• computer and technology savvy
• embrace new technologies and change the way we
  teach

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Challenges for the Future

• New Learning Standards for a New Era
• focus on 21st century workplace skills
• From Misuse of Standardized Tests to Unleashing
  the Power of Assessment
• one-shot, high stakes testing has failed the test
• focus on assessing, not testing

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Personal Expectations

• High Degree of Integrity/Trustworthy
• Treat People the Right Way
• Never Put Yourself Above Anyone Else
• Good Sense of Humor
• Hold Yourself and Others Accountable
• Have a Clear Vision for Your
• Campus/Department
• Be a Problem Solver

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Professional Expectations

• Focus
• Discipline
• Simplicity
• Performance
• Innovation
• Environment