Contents
april 2012
F e at u r e s
finanCe
Funding Building Projects in a Tough Economy 38 Finding money will help you construct and maintain your buildings. Paula Love
global learning
Widening Participation to an IB Education 44 A new career-related certificate program will pair academic rigor and international focus with technical training. Ed Finkel
professional development
Why All the Chatter about #EdChat? 51 How administrators can sift through the noise to find their voice on Twitter and refine their personal learning network. Marion Herbert
38
BrIeFINGs
12 News Update
• U.S. Follows Global Trend to RESPECT Teachers • People Watch • Mo. District Cannot Censor LGBT Web sites, Court Rules • New Software Helps Manage Food Allergies
Technology from The cIo perspecTIve
16 Special Ed Update
• Will the Student Success Act Ensure Success for All?
28
mobile learning
• Virtual Speech Therapy Offers Solution to SLP Shortage
Robust and Safe BYOD 28 Plan to update your district’s infrastructure for increased capacity and security. Ron Schachter
Cio q&a
Success Breeds Success 34 Scott Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Mooresville (N.C.) Graded School District. Judy Faust Hartnett
18 Facilities Update
• New Conn. Magnet School Commands Aquatic Culture • Long Island School Rebuilds in Record Time
4 April 2012
District Administration
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2012