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Servant Leadership Institute
Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier
Director, Servant Leadership Institute
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By Abby LindmanCooper, M.A. Posted on 10/3/2019 - 4 minute read
WIOA is demanding the role of education needs to change as it clearly states the principle of integration for all children, regardless of their disability, needs a seamless transition pathway to higher education or CIE.
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By Abby LindmanCooper, M.A. Posted on 10/2/2019 - 4 minute read
When the IEP team considers the strengths and contributions of each student, which can be built upon during the job training transition process and not just what needs to be improved, the potential for success skyrockets.
By Thomas Cooper Posted on 9/27/2019 - 2 minute read
On Saturday, August 24th, MAED Administrative students and their instructors assembled in the CU Center for a Symposium on leadership. The speaker for the event was Dr. Tamerin Capellini, an assistant professor from Brandman University and a nationally known keynote speaker. Dr. Capellini shared her background story and before anyone realized had drawn the audience into her expanding web of interconnectivity with her astute storytelling prowess.
By Joseph Clark Posted on 9/24/2019 - 3 minute read
One of the conversations, that gave me pause to ponder, centered on the idea of limiting homework as sending work home poses an equity issue. Someone in the conversation stated that home differs greatly from student to student, so the most equitable place for a student to work is at school.
By Joseph Clark Posted on 9/23/2019 - 4 minute read
I try to stay active in sharing information, and it is interesting that from time to time I get asked why: Why Tweet, post on Facebook, podcast, or blog?
By Joseph Clark Posted on 9/18/2019 - 3 minute read
Education can be boiled down to the simple idea of growing someone, growing everyone you come into contact with. If an educator is not helping people grow, constantly, it might be time to move on to something more in a gifting area for that person.
By Stuart Caldwell Posted on 9/11/2019 - 6 minute read
A good friend of mine, Dr. Robert Cunard, sagely opined that a principal has almost no real authority but most of the responsibility in a school. This is true! Anyone who has been in the seat will, with little reflection, verify the absolute veracity of that statement. That said, principals still must get things done. They must move their schools forward, whether their schools are high performing or low in an area or two, there is always room for improvement and growth. How do principals accomplish this? The plain truth of it is that the only way that they get things done is through influence and relationships.
By Jill Swisher Posted on 9/4/2019 - 2 minute read
Much has been written on the power of "thank you." Many a TED talk has highlighted the importance of praise, admiration and appreciation. But what about the power in "I'm sorry"? Apologizing doesn't come naturally to most people, including myself. In this litigious world we've all been taught never to admit fault, but to keep ourselves from becoming vulnerable.
By Dr. Eric D. Andrew Posted on 8/21/2019 - 2 minute read
My wife and I recently attended a Bruno Mars concert in Las Vegas. We paid a pretty penny for the tickets and the show was amazing! Bruno is the consummate performer. Vocals were dynamic, musicians played impeccably, and the Hooligans, his bandmates, performed flawless choreography. I began thinking of the numerous shows Bruno performed nightly and the effects of travel would have on his performances. We were able to attend another Bruno Mars concert in northern California about three weeks later.
By Lisa McNaughton Posted on 8/21/2019 - 3 minute read
I have been representing children, parents and adults who are facing criminal or child protection matters for over thirty years. I have observed many children who feel discarded by their family, community and teachers. The pain on a child’s face when their mom does not even show up to court to get them and they are remanded to custody, or the fear in other children when they are ordered back to toxic foster care, families, and/or schools is haunting and avoidable.