Shifthappens " home. A Matter of Principals : May 2009 : THE Journal. May 2009 A Matter of Principals By Geoffrey H. Fletcher05/01/09 ##AUTHORSPLIT###- --> Administrators have much to gain from learning how technology can be used effectively in education, but often are left out of professional development programs. THE CHICAGO WAY Gerald Beimler (right) with two participants in the Principal Technology Leadership Institute, John Price (left) and Shawn Jackson SCOTT MCLEOD SAYS the great sin in the way professional development is provided in this country is one of omission. It is not totally their fault, he says. "I want to know more about what kids should be doing with technology.
Chicago: Informed Decision-Making As Shawn Jackson, principal of Chicago Public Schools' K-8 Spencer Elementary Technology Academy says, "There is a lot of professional development for teachers, but they were leaving us principals out. " Home. Great video about how Kids learn. Welcome to Building Schools for the Future. 21st Century Connections. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - Home.