World-renowned professional learning facilitator Donohoo meets with LCS leadership
With the 2024-25 school year fast approaching, Lapeer Community Schools leadership and principals took part in a day of professional development Aug. 12 with Jenni Donohoo, Ph.D.
Donohoo is a five-time best-selling author and professional learning facilitator with more than 20 years experience.
With our LCS group, Donohoo focused on collective efficacy, which refers to the shared belief among a group of individuals in their ability to achieve a common goal. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts of teachers, administrators, and staff to create a positive learning environment and improve student outcomes.
Collective efficacy has a profound impact for administrators, not only enhancing their leadership effectiveness but also contributing to a thriving educational system that benefits both educators and students alike.
“Jenni reinforced the importance of collective efficacy and how our beliefs impact student learning,” said Michelle Bradford, LCS assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. “She brought an energy to the group that supports our work with teachers and collaboration as we start a new school year.”
Donohoo will be presenting in Lapeer later this school year in February and March for additional professional development days with teachers.
For more information, visit jennidonohoo.com.
A new book vending machine is now being used at Schickler Elementary School.
There’s a catch, though, and it’s all about free books for Schickler students.
Free? Yep. Students do not pay for the books. Instead, they need to earn a ticket to use to exchange for a token for the machine to get a book.
To earn a book, students must be recognized as a Student of the Month, be the most improved student in their class for winter/spring NWEA assessment, reach a classroom reading challenge, or be recognized for showing how other people matter.
The book vending machine, the first in Lapeer Community Schools, was made possible by funding from LEADER Fund and the Rotary Club of Lapeer.
Pictured is Schickler first grade teacher Traci Van Tine cutting the ribbon Aug. 29 to officially open the book vending machine for use by the school.
🎀 RIBBON CUTTING 🎀
This morning, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new playground at Lapeer Kids and Company!
Afterwards, kids and staff enjoyed all the new fun!
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