UPPER MARLBORO, MD—Prince George's County
Public Schools (PGCPS) principals will gather this week for the annual Summer
Leadership Institute, a two-day training session on the latest instructional
strategies and school system initiatives.
The theme, “Leading
Through Change,” reflects the importance of leadership during challenges and advances in education. The
institute will be held Aug. 1-2 at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville.
"The Summer Leadership Institute is designed to enhance understanding of
strategies for improving teaching and learning,” said Dr. William R. Hite,
Superintendent of Schools. "Principals must be ever-mindful of our charge
to accelerate academic progress, produce college- and career-ready graduates,
and elevate the school system’s standing as a leader in student
achievement."
This year's keynote
speaker is Dr. Milton Chen, senior fellow at the George Lucas Educational
Foundation, a nonprofit that utilizes its multimedia website (Edutopia.org) and
documentary films to communicate a new vision for 21st century
schools.
Dr. Hite will give
opening remarks and Board of Education Chair Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq., will
share greetings as the Institute kicks off on Wednesday. Key areas of
discussion and professional growth for this year's institute include the
National Common Core Curriculum, Framework for Teaching, and the teacher
evaluation process.