Short-Term Services

Whereas most contracting with the consultant desire a single presentation for a designated group such as keynotes at conferences, opening-of school convocations or professional development days, administrative retreats, etc., those organizations that recognize the relatively short term benefits of motivational speeches that inspire, typically try to identify a variety of venues for this work that can have a greater impact on the overall institutional culture. School districts that opted for short term contracts for multiple days chose a combination of presentations including sessions for all district administrators, an opening-of-school convocations for staff, seminars for key educational leaders (e.g. counselors, special education staff, coordinators, etc.) and consultation with school.

These included districts as diverse as Richmond, Virginia, Central Islip, New York, Brownsville, Texas , the Department of Defense Schools (Germany and Japan) for multiple days. The emphasis in these generally involved shaping a school-wide vision of proficiency for all with a particular emphasis on meeting the needs of challenged or challenging clients.

References

Fadhilika Atiba-Weza, Superintendent
The Enlarged School District of Troy, New York
2920 Fifth Avenue
Troy, New York 12180
(518) 271-5210
FAX (518) 271-5229
E-Mail: atiba@troy.k12.ny.us

Theresa Wutzer
NYS Council of School Superintendents
7 Elk Street, Third Floor
Albany, New York 12207
(518) 449-1063
(518) 449-2229
Fax (518) 426-2229
theresa@nyscoss.org www. nyscoss.org

Dr. Linda E. Young, Member, Board of Trustees
Clark County School District?
3950 South Pecos-McCleod Room 118
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-8484
(702) 799-8418
(Fax)
E-mail: linevon@msn.com