Principal Perspectives
Principal Perspectives
Oregon GEAR UP
Principal Perspectives, brought to you by Oregon GEAR UP and Education Partnerships, Inc., gives school leaders the chance to share their successes, challenges, and advice on creating a college-going culture and a positive learning environment for students and staff.
Robotics Are Relevant
Students can't get enough of the robotics and engineering classes at Brookings-Harbor High School. Instructor Alain Chirinian and Principal Larry Martindale explain how the program has increased student motivation through project-based learning that is re
Jun 3, 2013
6 min
Data-Driven Interventions
Using data as a guide and literacy as a common tool, Fremont Middle School has seen skyrocketing test scores in math or reading, with 75 to 80% of students meeting or exceeding expectations. Principal Keith Kronser explains how he collaborated with staff
May 29, 2013
6 min
Near-Peer Mentoring
Powers High School has created a mentoring program that supports middle school students' transition to the high school and develops leadership skills for upperclassmen mentors. Principal Matt Shorb and GEAR UP coordinator Ellen Baldwin discuss the logisti
Apr 1, 2013
7 min
Double Dipping Language Arts
Students at Irrigon Junior/Senior High School are being treated to extra doses of language arts instruction, including the Read180 program, an additional intervention for struggling students. Hear Principal Craig Bensen explain how small scheduling change
Feb 25, 2013
6 min
Peer Power: A Peer Mentoring Program
A peer mentoring program for incoming ninth graders that provides academic assistance, advice and programs on social concerns, community service, and more. The positive results of the program have been felt in the school as well as throughout the communit
Jan 28, 2013
5 min
Writing Across the Curriculum
Hear how Cottage Grove High School implemented writing across the curriculum and its dramatic impact on student test scores and writing ability.
Nov 26, 2012
9 min
Community Registered Teachers
Reedsport Community Charter School has good reason to have "community" in their name; as a charter school, they have tapped the expertise of local residents to serve as registered teachers for certain classes. Principal Laura Davis explains the process of
Oct 26, 2012
8 min
Delayed Graduation Program
Seniors at Sweet Home High School now have a unique opportunity after graduation - they can take up to one year of classes at the local community college, paid for and supported by the high school. Listen to the benefits of this delayed graduation program
Oct 2, 2012
6 min
Peer Professional Development
Jim Boen, principal at La Pine Middle School, discusses how his staff has utilized peer professional development to learn from each other's expertise through classroom observation and dedicated time to reflect and plan.
May 1, 2012
9 min
High Expectations for Students, Parents and Staff
The current administrative team of Principal John George and Assistant Principal Mark Higgins attributes the turn-around of Fleming Middle School in Grants Pass, Oregon to clear communication of high expectations for students, parents and staff.
Mar 26, 2012
10 min
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