HOS Highlights
December 1st, 2015
“We succeed only when students succeed. That is our goal. That is our passion. That is our work.” Nate Davis
What's New!
- Important! Here is the link for you to reserve and pay for your hotel room. Please book directly with the hotel, rather than going through the travel agency as we have arranged a reduced rate of $139 per night for single occupancy and $149 for double occupancy. This rate includes free WiFi and a breakfast voucher for every morning of your stay. Should anyone prefer to call instead and make a reservation, feel free to call Central Reservations at 1-800-561-9186 and ask for K12 2016 Meeting room block. Per our contract with the hotel, we need you to book your room no later than December 18th. If you need more logistical information about the National HOS Summit, please scroll below the cheers section to find it.
Hello Heads of Schools! As we prepare for our upcoming HOS Summit, the Social Activities Committee has been working behind the scenes to create engaging and fun opportunities for us to connect together. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey to share your ideas with the team. We need your voice to ensure we create activities that you will enjoy! Thank you!
Link : http://goo.gl/forms/fmFERJy0q8
Deadline: Wednesday, December 9, 2016
Here is a link to our last HOS meeting in case you missed it.
Head of School in the Spotlight
Josh Williams
School: Tennessee Virtual Academy
Began: 2011
Superpower: Hidden chef
Fun fact: I like remote-controlled cars
Advice to leaders: Remember to laugh!
Leadership Video: HBR: #1 Key to Motivation
Questions to Ponder
1. After watching this video, what one thing do you plan to implement with your team?
2. What motivates you?
3. How can you advertise what motivates you?
HOS PD - What's on the Horizon?
School Services/Department Updates
The K12 Promising Practices Conference is an opportunity for school practitioners to share their current evidenced based programs and activities targeted at improving (rigor in) schools.
This February, K12 will host an online conference showcasing the promising practices of schools and individuals engaging in intentional actions to elevate the academic and personal development of all students. The event will include opening remarks by a K12 school leader, short presentations, workshops, and a poster exhibit hall.
All sessions are led by the experts in the field: you and your colleagues!
How Can Staff Prepare for Promising Practices 2016?
•Mark your calendar Thursday, February 25th 2016
•Enroll for the event in K12Training
•Promote participation!
Please consider submitting a session proposal
The RFP portal opens this week – keep an eye out for an announcement with the link!
Cheers to You!
Cheers to Kayleen as you have helped calm some hearts.
Cheers to Cherry and Constance – it has been great to reconnect from our time in South Carolina nearly a decade ago. Who would’ve thought we’d be working together?
Cheers to Julie as you have been patient as I have wrestled with UltiPro and goals/competencies for the first time. Enough said….
Past issues of the HOS Highlights
National HOS Summit Essential Information--Reoccurring Information
We are excited about this year's National HOS Summit and look forward to a meaningful week together in Herndon, VA! While we continue to build out details of our time together, below you will find essential information to assist you with travel plans. We will continue to update you via the HOS Highlights between now and the Summit. As always, please let us know if you have additional questions.
In Partnership,
School Leadership Development Team
Booking Travel & Accommodations
As you book travel for this event, please note that the Summit will officially kick off on Monday, January 11th with a social welcoming event that includes food, fun, and connecting! We will be joined by Allison Cleveland, Todd Goldthwaite, our CEO Nate Davis, and others to help welcome you all to Herndon! We will offer appetizers and drinks at our social event on Monday night. Summit sessions will begin early Tuesday morning, January 12th and will end mid-day on Friday, January 15th. Feel free to schedule return flights for Friday, January 15th afternoon after 1:30 PM EST.
Airport
It is recommended that you fly into Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) which is only a few miles from the K12 Corporate Offices.
Hotels
We have reserved a block of rooms at a hotel as we would like everyone stay at the same location. We have arranged for a social event at the Sheraton Reston on Monday evening from 6pm-9pm and this would save everyone the hassle of traveling to a different location. We have arranged shuttle service from the Sheraton to the offices and back each day and breakfast is provided.
· Sheraton Reston 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA, 20191
You will need to book your hotel no later than December 18th to get a discounted rate of $139 per night. Note: A call number will be provided in next week's newsletter so you can reserve your room with a credit card. Please call the reservation line rather than booking through the K12 travel agent.
Meeting Location
The meeting will be held at the K12 corporate office. The address to the K12 corporate office is below. The rooms at K12 can get cool sometimes, so if you have a light jacket, bring that to be on the safe side. We will be meeting on the first floor. When you walk in the front doors, the meetings rooms will be behind the reception desk on the left side of the lobby.
K12 Inc.
2300 Corporate Park Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
Food
Dinners - Please plan to attend a fun night out for dinner on Wednesday, January 13th. HOSs will be able to join K12 executives at “group dinners” to be held at various restaurants in the Reston Town Center. HOSs can sign up for the group and restaurant of their choice. Restaurants and K12 executive table leads will be shared with our detailed agenda that is forthcoming. Note that dinner will be on your own Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Breakfasts and Lunches – Breakfast will be on your own each day as the hotel offers various breakfast options. Lunch will be provided for you each day on-site.
*Dietary Restrictions: Please send an email to Brandi Maynard if you have any dietary restrictions.
Leadership Academies and HOS meetings Dates
Leadership Academy #2
· October 9th
~October 23rd *HOS Call and Leadership Academy
· November 6th
~November 20th *HOS Call Only
~December 18th *HOS Call Only
~January 22nd *HOS Call Only
~February 12th *HOS Call Only
Leadership Academy #3
· February 26th
~March 11th *HOS Call and Leadership Academy
· March 25th
Leadership Academy #4
· April 15th
~April 29th **HOS Call and Leadership Academy
· May 13th
~May 27th *HOS Call Only
Leadership Academy #5
· June 10th
~ June 24th *HOS Call and Leadership Academy
· July 8th
~July 29th- *HOS Call Only
Reoccurring Information Below
Leadership Academy Titan Pads
Amanda Conley,
Cassie Barton,
Josh Williams,
Katrina Abston,
Lynn Barr,
Mark Christiano,
Matt Arkin
Faith Shanholtzer,
Kelly Van Sande,
Kendall Schroeder,
Josh Williams,
Marcus Moore,
Nicholaus Sutherland,
Nicole Tiley,
Lynn Barr,
Sara Baker
Pam Jonidis,
Beth Lorigan,
Caroline McIntosh,
David Crook,
Ryan Clepper,
Stacey Hutchings,
Steven Hoff
Laurie Erdman,
Brandy Osborn,
Byron Ernest,
Elizabeth Roth,
JD McMahan
Joel Medley,
Theresa Gallagher
Scott Sides,
Sheryl Tatum
Sheila Sheibler,Cherry Daniel,
Jeffrey Bush,
Jessie Thoman,
John Huber,
Kelly Edginton,
Monti Pittman,
Theresa Gallagher
Suzanne Sloane,
Theresa Gallagher,
Veronica Clemons
The Leadership Academy Basics
- Weekly Leadership Academies begin at Noon EST every Friday afternoon and run for 90 minutes
- Here is the participant link.
- It is highly recommended that you participate in the weekly academies via BBC because the classes are going to be interactive. Your experience will not be as rich if you join via phone only
- Pertinent school services information that was typically presented during Friday HOS calls will be shared via regional calls, the weekly HOS newsletter, or monthly national HOS calls
- This newsletter will have all of the information you need for the upcoming training and will arrive in your inbox every Wednesday morning
iLead@K12/School Leadership Development & Support Team
2015/16 Leadership Academy Content and Focus
2015-2016 Leadership Standards and Practices
Leadership Academy #1- "Explore U": YOU are the focus of Leadership Academy #1 entitled, Explore "U". Throughout the first seven weeks we will focus on your strengths as indicated in the Myers-Briggs assessment most of you took in January, 2015. Throughout the cycle you will build upon your strengths and learn to leverage those strengths to minimize weaknesses.
Leadership Academy #2- "Build It and They Will Come": Your knowledge and expertise will be leveraged to build out content for one of the leadership strands. Each School leader chooses one standard to work with over the course of the 7 week cycle. The goal will be to codify your expertise within the leadership strand to build a complete leadership Academy cycle in your area chosen area.
Leadership Academies #3-5-: Once the content is built, you will choose one strand to focus on for the remaining cycles. Choice is built into the process and we would like you to choose two standards. We suggest you work with your RVP/DRVP to choose one leadership strand that you would like additional support in. The strands include: Strategic Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Community, Human Resources, and Organizational Management.
iLead@K12 Team
The iLEAD team leads the design, development, execution, and evaluation of national programs that build exceptional school leadership across K12’s network of managed schools. The team coordinates school, regional and national efforts to improve leadership practice and school outcomes.
Mike Kazek
Board and Partner Relations