Mading Elementary Principal Nicole Haskins
Nicole Haskins’ school mantra is “from local to global,” which is precisely the kind of leadership needed to help produce Global Graduates.
For her efforts, the Mading Elementary principal was chosen as the recipient of the December 2015 Excellence in Leadership Award.
Haskins’ dual language campus embraces its multiculturalism as each classroom “adopts” a country and spends the school year learning more about it, its citizens, and culture.
“Not only is she waist-deep in dual language at her school, she’s taking it to a whole new level,” said Superintendent Terry Grier during Wednesday’s Professional Learning Series meeting.
Second-grade teacher featured in December 2015 C.I.A. video
A teacher at Codwell Elementary was “Caught in the Act” of delivering great instruction during a recent visit to her second grade classroom. An HISD video crew, along with Elementary Curriculum and Development Officer Lance Menster, surprised Brittney May and her students in the middle of a Literacy by 3 block.
Watch the video below to see how May effectively implements small-group guided reading instruction and leads her class through a reading comprehension lesson, posing questions to her students that stimulate critical thinking. Also, see how May uses classroom learning stations to engage students in autodidactic activities.
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Do you have new managers or high-potential Team HISD contributors who would benefit from learning and practicing effective management behaviors to increase their team’s productivity? If so, encourage them to attend the HISD New Manager Academy from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, 4400 W. 18th St. read more…
One of several upcoming Saturday trainings for PK-5 teachers
The Elementary Curriculum and Development Office is holding several upcoming Saturday conference-style events for PK through fifth grade teachers, including one this Saturday, Dec. 12. There is still time to register via eTRAIN. Click here for more information.
- Social Studies Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Hattie Mae White. eTRAIN: CU2741. Click here to download flyer
- Literacy Summit: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Kingdom Builder’s Center. eTRAIN: TT2735. Click here to download flyer
- Math/Science Summit: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at Kingdom Builder’s Center. eTRAIN: TT3403. Click here to download flyer
Teachers and principals encouraged to give input via short survey
In what areas do teachers need professional support and development? What delivery methods work best? The Professional Support & Development department is looking for input and feedback from all school leaders and teachers to develop a more robust, useful, and strategic menu of teacher professional development options.
Give us your thoughts and ideas by clicking here to take a short survey.
HISD places a premium on teacher development, but the district is also enhancing its opportunities for support staff to grow their professional skills as well.
Darlene Wheatley and Keshaun Kierra Heno-Evans were among the 140-plus Team HISD employees who’ve benefitted from these professional development opportunities. They’re appreciative that non-instructional staff have the chance to learn additional skills to help them in their jobs, and both took advantage of the recent Paraprofessionals Forum at Kashmere High School in November.
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Election site link located on myHISD under ‘Application Links‘
Don’t forget to cast your online vote in the 2015 District Advisory Committee (DAC) elections, which run Dec. 7–18.
School employees are eligible to vote only for a nominee from their particular Chief School Officer’s group.
To cast your vote, click on the “District Advisory Committee (DAC)” link under “Application Links” at the top of the myHISD home page and follow the instructions. The online voting tool will be available beginning Monday, Dec. 7. read more…
Dawn DuBose-Randle recently was awarded the National Alliance of Black School Educators’ Principal of the Year award.
The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently awarded Red Elementary School Principal Dawn DuBose-Randle the 2015 Principal of the Year Award, which she accepted during the organization’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., in November.
DuBose-Randle, who has served as Red’s principal for the past eight years, said she was “extremely humbled and excited” by the honor. read more…
Students invited to SWAC game and expo on Saturday to learn more about historically black colleges
Members of Team HISD are invited to wear their Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) or Historically Black College and University (HBCU) gear on Friday, Dec. 4, in celebration of the annual SWAC Football Championship game. The match-up between the Alcorn State University Braves and Grambling State University Tigers will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, at NRG Stadium. read more…
As a member of Team HISD, you have access to read and review district policies that may affect you. Periodically, district governance is updated to reflect changes in federal and/or state law. The following district governance should be reviewed annually by all employees. Please click here to find the Annual Policy Notification for 2015–2016. Electronic copies of all referenced policies are available by clicking the links, which will take you to a page that will allow you to access a series of documents (i.e., LEGAL, LOCAL, REGULATION, or EXHIBIT).
Because not every employee has access to a computer with an Internet connection, school and department leaders are asked to share the documents with employees who lack electronic access. To assist, we have attached a pdf copy of the document. Hardcopies and CDs are also available for purchase from Administrative Services.
As a reminder, HISD’s governance documents are incorporated into a single online manual called Policy Online. If you have questions or concerns, contact policy.admin@houstonisd.org or call 713-556-6017.
