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Making the RIGHT Decisions | Douglas J. Fiore, Ph.D.

Program Description

This program provides a road map for school leaders as they engage in their single most important leadership skill: decision making. With practical examples, this presentation will demonstrate how to create a positive school culture, spur school improvement, and make decisions in the context of No Child Left Behind.

Virginia Standard(s) Addressed

Planning and Assessment (ISLLC standard 3)
Instructional Leadership (ISLLC standard 1)
Communication & Community Relations (ISLLC standard 4)

Program Goals and Objectives

By the end of this program participants will learn:

Program Format

This program will be implemented as a presentation using approximately 60% lecture and 40% interaction.

Target Audience

This program is appropriate to all educators, regardless of level or experience.

Self-Selection and/or Identification Through School Division

Yes (if used with the book by the same title)/yes.

Duration of Program

90 minutes.

Outcomes Measured

The extent to which participants feel more confident in dealing with challenging parents and the success they experience in doing so.

Program Evaluation

Program will be evaluated by outside sources to determine the extent to which objectives have been met.

Contact Information

Douglas J. Fiore
804-200-3772
doug@reachingexcellence.com