In this webinar, our panel of experts in educational leadership, Sara Dexter, Ed.D., Jennifer Bailey, Ed.D., David De Jong, Ed.D., Mike Johanek, Ed.D., and Trent Grundmeyer, Ph.D., discuss their research on school leader preparation and development and the impact of experiential learning opportunities through simulations. […]
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In this webinar, Dr. David De Jong, Dean of the College of Education at Dakota State University, facilitates our Cultural Competency simulation. Now is the time to lean into cultural competency to strengthen the relationships between the school and the community. Districts cannot assume staff understands cultural competence. Leaders must take the initiative to provide […]
During the webinar, district leaders will highlight a few key themes that have been on many leaders’ minds this time of year, including utilizing simulations for equity-centered principal preparation. What does it take for principals to lead schools successfully, and how prepared are they? Principals face a difficult task in ensuring that every student has […]
This simulation takes place in a suburban school district at the end of the school year. After the prom, two students trespass on the high school principal’s property. It turns out that one of the students is a board member’s child. The superintendent must navigate the relationship with the board member and board chair and […]
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In this webinar, experts in Educational Leadership discuss how simulations play an integral role in the effectiveness of many of the top Educational Leadership Graduate Programs in the country. Representatives of these programs will discuss the integration of simulations into each of the panelists’ Educational Leadership Graduate Programs and how districts can enhance their principal […]
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Have you ever wondered if you could research simulations? Are you interested in brainstorming ideas on how to collect data while facilitating simulations? In this webinar, Dr. David De Jong from the University of South Dakota discusses overcoming inherent biases to improve student engagement through the use of simulations as an experiential learning technique. He […]
This simulation involves a school leader at a struggling high school, seeking to build relationships and improve academic achievement while working with multiple stakeholder groups. Engaging with teachers and administrators, you’ll have the opportunity to confront behaviors that get in the way of academic achievement. In this webinar hosted by NHSAA, Dr. Patrese A. Mason, […]
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How would you balance inputs and parent complaints in responding to allegations regarding a highly valued staff member? In this webinar, Dr. David De Jong, Chair of the University of South Dakota Department of Educational Leadership, facilitates our Girl’s Basketball Coach simulation. […]
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Whether you are the head of school or a lead administrator, dealing with the aftermath of a disciplinary event can be challenging. How can you navigate the safety and expectations of students, faculty/staff, parents, and your board? Stakeholder management is one of the most complex parts of being the head of a school. Satisfying […]
In this discussion, we will discuss how simulations have benefited educational leadership preparation programs at major higher education institutions around the country and how the same tools can be used for principal preparation programs in districts. You will hear firsthand how simulations have changed Dr. Dexter’s perspectives on traditional teaching methods. Dr. Sara Dexter will […]
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