One challenge I have as I review the sched and selection my sessions is that there are so many great ones to choose from. I have to narrow it down to what I can hopefully implement upon my return, which again, is not always easy.

Lately, I've been reading Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in the Digital Age (Corwin Connected Educators Series.) This is a very easy read, and the points made are quite simple in regards to today's principal and school leaders:
- Effective principals can manage the organization as a whole and the implementation of curriculum as long as they have the appropriate professional support and development
- There will never be extra time in your day. Lead learners model learning by integrating the learning into an already full day.
- Social media plays an important role in the professional development of school leaders
- A professional learning network (PLN) can help support the personal and professional development of school leaders.
- As an educational leader, you must take control of your own learning and personalize it in a way that works for you.
Why are so many school leaders late to the game? Is it because we are creatures of habit? Fear of the unknown? Not willing to take a risk? I once read a quote, "The biggest risk is the one you don't take." Think about that for a little while.... #CUE16 #bethechange
Good Luck with the conference trip....
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Sounds like a great conference. Would love to be there!
Great quote - and very relevant. You can't lead from behind a desk. Rod once said that a principal should be the first person on campus in the morning and the last to leave. I agree - as long as s/he is visible throughout the day.
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