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Small Schools … Big Success

Join us at the Small Schools...Big Success conference where we will discuss strategies for success in small schools. Learn about leadership roles, advocating for yourself, college planning, and more! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow.

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Small Schools … Big Success

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  1. Small Schools…Big Success FIRST THINGS FIRST… GET A SNACK

  2. Small Schools…Big Success Doing What Is Best for Kids

  3. All Aboard! • Have a great time with what you do • Many hats>Leadership Roles • Advocate for Yourself • All staff has to buy in • Realize it’s not just about content anymore • Career>Major>College

  4. Planning for Success • Ideas put into action • Help from administration • Had entire staff trained in 7 Habits • Putting in time over the summer

  5. Ready for Take Off… • Find something that works for you • Communication is key • 6-8 Plan • 9-12 Plan • Growing Pains • Tweaking

  6. Getting What You Need • Borrow from others • Don’t re-event the wheel • Use your contacts! • Jobs for students • Ask for help

  7. College Visits • Piloting a new type of visit this spring • Staff member alum take groups of junior students to their alma mater • Set up visits

  8. Suggestions… • Books to Read • Mindset-Carol S. Dweck, PhD • The Last Lecture-Randy Pausch • Show the Last Lecture to seniors • Find something to make you laugh EVERYDAY!

  9. CAP Class • “This is the most important class we are ever going to teach.” –Mr. Ford • Why is this statement true • How could you use this concept to drive needed change? • Share time… • What are your successes? • AKA… What can the rest of us steal from you?

  10. Thank You! Janella NewtonUSD 243 Lebo-Waverly6-12 Counselorjnewton@usd243ks.org

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