Revolutions Start with Relationships with Darren Ellwein Transformative Principal 286

Social media: Tailor everything to the learner - via @dellwein

Darren Ellwein is my dessert bro and principal at the middle level in South Dakota!

Revolution is about a group of people.
From a staff culture standpoint: there was some kickback.
It’s so much fun!
Personalizing learning - what small steps do you need to take?
Tailor everything to the learner.
Mastery projects - success criteria
You have to give up control.
Relationships “it feels like my family.”
Let the kids decide the norms.
Waiting on content for 2-3 weeks.
Done with our standards before we get to the standardized tests.
personalizedlearningtools.com
Personalized Learning is not about sitting in front of a computer all day.
Starts with a relationship, then goes on to flexible content.
Those kids broke in adults every year!
Hannah and Alex - there was a pace set for everyone, even though it didn’t match.
She would tell you she wouldn’t go back to the way it was.
How to be a transformative principal? Be your own person. Hold on to your beliefs. Have the mindset of serving kids.

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