This is the Season 2, Episode 1 launch were we have a conversation around the importance of student connection and belongingness in schools. Educational success can increase when you create school and classroom environments.  When students feel connected or a sense of belonging, this can increase a students desire to want to attend school and could potentially eliminate chronic absenteeism. This is a roundtable discussion with our hosts, Julia Bridi, Erin Dare, and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE). Happy listening! Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals Podcast Resources: SDCOE Today's Informed Principal (TIP) Sheet sign-up Attendance Works 2x10 Strategy (The Greater Good)

In Episode 8, hosts, Dr. Erin Dare and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) have a conversation with have a conversation with Avocado Elementary principal, Joy Delgallego with the Cajon Valley School District in San Diego County. Listen as she gives her personal principal perspective on what gratitude means to her and her school community.  Twitter: @sd_principals

In Episode 7, hosts, Dr. Erin Dare and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) have a conversation with the Director of Continuous Improvement with SDCOE, Dr. Deborah Hernandez. Listen as they talk about the power of asset-based data analysis. In this episode, Dr. Hernandez speaks to importance of equity-driven data analysis and student and family engagement.  Please access the resources mentioned in this episode below: San Diego County Office of Education- Equity Blueprint for Action San Diego County Office of Education- Student Panels National Equity Project- Liberatory Design Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals  Sign-up to receive our monthly publication of Today's Informed Principal (TIP) Sheet here

In Episode 6, hosts, Dr. Erin Dare and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) have a conversation with Executive Coach, Dr. Brian Butler from the SDCOE's District and School Improvement department. Listen as they talk about the power of adaptive leadership.  Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals 

In Episode 5, hosts, Erin Dare and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) have a conversation with Executive Director, Lucia Garay from the SDCOE's Early Education department. Listen as they discuss the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten, universal prekindergarten, P3 alignment and the implications for school leaders.  Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals  Want to learn more about the Early Years Conference? Details can be found here: https://earlyyears.sdcoe.net/ SDCOE's P3- Universal Prekindergarten Webpage: https://www.sdcoe.net/educators/p-3-alignment

In Episode 4, hosts, Erin Dare and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) have a conversation with Executive Leadership Coaches, Bernadette Nguyen and Anne Worrall from the SDCOE's District and School Improvement department. Listen as they discuss the importance of how empathetic research can be a powerful tool for school leaders to help them generate appropriate solutions to support student needs. Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals  Want to learn more about Empathetic Research?  Connect Bernadette Nguyen: [email protected] and/or Anne Worrall: [email protected]

In Episode 3, hosts, Erin Dare and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) have a conversation with Dr. Fabiola Bagula who leads SDCOE's Equity department. Listen as Dr. Bagula discusses the importance for principals to be equity-centered school leaders to ensure access and opportunities for all students.  Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals  Follow the San Diego County Office of Education Equity Department  San Diego County Office of Education Equity is Love Action Conference 2022

Hosts, Erin Dare and Jeff Warshaw from the San Diego County Office of Education talk about data and school leadership with their colleague from the Senior Director of Assessment, Accountability and Evaluation department, Steve Green. Steve discusses the importance for school leaders to use data to drive strategic planning to ensure equitable opportunities and outcomes for students. Stick around to the end and listen to a short plug with the band, Rusty Chicken The Band.  Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals  Follow Rusty Chicken The Band on Facebook or Instagram 

Our first episode for school leaders to share, learn, and connect about current ideas and best practices in school leadership. Join us for a conversation about the importance for school leaders to conduct classroom observations and provide timely feedback to teachers using the 5D Instructional Framework.  Subscribe to the Today's Informed Principal (TIP) Sheet here. Follow us on Twitter @sd_principals