Author Archives: edstefanko

Presentation Zen

Posted on March 29, 2013 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

EDLP 717 has opened up my eyes to whole new world of opportunities for presenting information to my staff and community.  The process of creating a presentation in this format is very different for me.  Thinking of your information as … Continue reading →
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Evaluation Ethics in the News

Posted on February 27, 2013 by edstefanko | Permalink 1

Today I was home sick and watched the morning news.  The Today Show reported about a two-year study on the Mediterranean Diet.  The news reported that the evaluators found such significant results of the diet in reducing heart disease, obesity and diabetes that … Continue reading →
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Design methods

Posted on February 22, 2013 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

This year has been devoted to studying a program within my school.  Last semester, I focused on the activities and the resources needed to evaluate the program.  Now as we study the design methods, it makes me wonder if the … Continue reading →
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Specific feedback

Posted on October 17, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

The feedback provided by Dr. Driver after the first assignment was thorough and specific.  To me the feedback provided an outstanding insight to the flow of my paper.  Word choice and sentence structure suggestions gave me reason to think about … Continue reading →
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End of the first year

Posted on March 22, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

The end of the first year is here.  What a challenging year. However, I have learned a lot about myself both as a student and a professional.  As a professional, I have taken the things learned in class and applied … Continue reading →
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Leadership Ups and Downs

Posted on March 14, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

Last Thursday, I presented my school’s School Improvement Plan to a panel of central office personnel.  I was very anxious about the presentation.  I studied our plan, prepped my assistant principal and reading specialist, and practiced over and over.  When … Continue reading →
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Policy and the workforce

Posted on March 6, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

One of the largest issues we have faced as an elementary school this year is the inconsistency in the grading policies among grade levels.  It has caused many concerned parents to visit my office.  Policy 3040 in Chesterfield County Public Schools … Continue reading →
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EDL 704

The Tebow Bill

Posted on February 29, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

Recently, my group researched and presented on the “Tebow Bill”.  The bill proposes to allow part-time students such as homeschooled and private school students, to participate in sports and school activities.  The bill has met with much controversy from public school associations.  The Virginia … Continue reading →
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Sexual Misconduct

Posted on February 28, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

Saturday’s class was very interesting and disturbing all at the same time.  As the leader of an elementary school, it confirmed my sense of responsibility to all of my children.  I believe protecting children is the single most important part … Continue reading →
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EDL 705

Rain Forest: To save or not to save

Posted on February 14, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

Saturday’s class was very interesting to me.  The Socratic Circle was the perfect activity to test or understanding of the different  ethical frames we can use to look at an issue.  When listening to the first round of people discuss … Continue reading →
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EDL 705