Conversations about educational leadership with teachers, superintendents, principals, and researchers working on Long Island and at Dowling College. Sponsored by Dowling College's Research Leadership Learning Center. http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST Conversations about educational leadership with teachers, superintendents, principals, and researchers working on Long Island and at Dowling College. Sponsored by Dowling College's Research Leadership Learning Center. Conversations about educational leadership with teachers, superintendents, principals, and researchers working on Long Island and at Dowling College. Sponsored by Dowling College's Research Leadership Learning Center. Dowling College Research Leadership Learning Center Research Leadership Learning Center podcasts@dowling.edu No en-us Copyright 2011 kretzc@dowling.edu (Chris Kretz) http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=94 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership35.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Robert Manley discusses bullying with Cindy Pierce Lee, SCOPE Associate Director for Community Services. Dr. Robert Manley discusses bullying with Cindy Pierce Lee, SCOPE Associate Director for Community Services. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST 26:22 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=93 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership34.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Robert Manley discusses teacher and principal evaluations with Dr. Carl Bonuso,former Superintendent of Schools in Wantagh, current editor-in-chief of the Long Island Education Review and Dowling College adjunct professor. Dr. Robert Manley discusses teacher and principal evaluations with Dr. Carl Bonuso,former Superintendent of Schools in Wantagh, current editor-in-chief of the Long Island Education Review and Dowling College adjunct professor. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST 22:38 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=92 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership33.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Robert Manley discusses the preparation of school leaders with Diane Impagliazzo and Dr. Thomas Kelly of Dowlng College. Dr. Robert Manley discusses the preparation of school leaders with Diane Impagliazzo and Dr. Thomas Kelly of Dowlng College. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST 21:55 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=91 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership32.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Robert Manley discusses the current state of APPR in New York with Dr. Rich Bernato. Dr. Robert Manley discusses the current state of APPR in New York with Dr. Rich Bernato. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST 26:04 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=90 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership31.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Bernato discusses social networking and Personal Learing Networks (PLNs) with Bill Brennan, co-founder of the professional networking site School Leadership 2.0. The conversation covers the use of Twitter and Facebook to expand your circle of professional resources and contacts. Rather than fear or block these new tools, Brennan advocates their use for professional development, research, and even classroom education. Dr. Bernato discusses social networking and Personal Learing Networks (PLNs) with Bill Brennan, co-founder of the professional networking site School Leadership 2.0. The conversation covers the use of Twitter and Facebook to expand your circle of professional resources and contacts. Rather than fear or block these new tools, Brennan advocates their use for professional development, research, and even classroom education. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST 30:35 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=89 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership30.mp3 Dowling College Library On this episode we revisit the topic of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR). Dr. Bernato talks with retired Glen Cove superintendent Dr. Larry Aronstein, addressing the challenges, confusion, and potential surrounding the pending changes to New York State's APPR guidelines. Dr. Aronstein discusses current evaluation practices and the need to "flip the paradigm" to a non-judgemental one that supports reflective practice.The conversation also turns to alternatives such as action research, peer review, collegial circles, and the need for continuing in-service education for teachers. On this episode we revisit the topic of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR). Dr. Bernato talks with retired Glen Cove superintendent Dr. Larry Aronstein, addressing the challenges, confusion, and potential surrounding the pending changes to New York State's APPR guidelines. Dr. Aronstein discusses current evaluation practices and the need to "flip the paradigm" to a non-judgemental one that supports reflective practice.The conversation also turns to alternatives such as action research, peer review, collegial circles, and the need for continuing in-service education for teachers. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EST 32:46 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=88 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership29.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Rich Bernato interviews Dr. Eric Shyman of the Dowling School of Education about autism and a school's role in serving autistic students. Dr. Rich Bernato interviews Dr. Eric Shyman of the Dowling School of Education about autism and a school's role in serving autistic students. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EST 28:47 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=87 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership28.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Rich Bernato interviews Gail Barraco, Coordinator of School Library System for Eastern Suffolk BOCES. They discuss the role of school libraries and librarians and their impact on instruction. Chris Kretz, chair of the Dowling Library, also joins the conversation to discuss the role of technology in libraries. Dr. Rich Bernato interviews Gail Barraco, Coordinator of School Library System for Eastern Suffolk BOCES. They discuss the role of school libraries and librarians and their impact on instruction. Chris Kretz, chair of the Dowling Library, also joins the conversation to discuss the role of technology in libraries. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:00:00 EST 26:57 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=86 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership27.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Rich Bernato interviews school superintendents Dr. Harriet Copel (Shoreham Wading River) and Dr. Lorna Lewis (East Lewistown) along with Dr. Kristen Turnow of Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The topic is the pending changes to the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) in New York State. In this second part of a two part interview, the panel discusses the challenges and opportunities as they relate to school principals. Dr. Rich Bernato interviews school superintendents Dr. Harriet Copel (Shoreham Wading River) and Dr. Lorna Lewis (East Lewistown) along with Dr. Kristen Turnow of Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The topic is the pending changes to the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) in New York State. In this first part of a two part interview, the panel discusses the challenges and opportunities as they relate to school principals. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:30:00 EST 23:25 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=85 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership26.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Rich Bernato interviews school superintendents Dr. Harriet Copel (Shoreham Wading River) and Dr. Lorna Lewis (East Lewistown) along with Dr. Kristen Turnow of Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The topic is the pending changes to the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) in New York State. In this first part of a two part interview, the panel discusses the challenges and opportunities as they relate to classroom teachers. Dr. Rich Bernato interviews school superintendents Dr. Harriet Copel (Shoreham Wading River) and Dr. Lorna Lewis (East Lewistown) along with Dr. Kristen Turnow of Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The topic is the pending changes to the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) in New York State. In this first part of a two part interview, the panel discusses the challenges and opportunities as they relate to classroom teachers. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EST 35:26 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=84 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership25.mp3 Dowling College Library Interview with Lizette Wright, director of Dowling College's Center for Minority Teacher Development and Training. Interview with Lizette Wright, director of Dowling College's Center for Minority Teacher Development and Training. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST 20:35 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=82 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership24.mp3 Dowling College Library Dorothy Porteus, principal of the Riverhead Charter School. Dorothy Porteus, principal of the Riverhead Charter School. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EST 30:40 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=81 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership23.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Martin Cantor discusses poverty and its effects on students and achievement. Dr. Martin Cantor discusses poverty and its effects on students and achievement. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST 26:49 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=80 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership22.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Albert Inserra talks with Dr. Jill Karp on her doctoral research into the effects of trust on student efficacy. Dr. Albert Inserra talks with Dr. Jill Karp on her doctoral research into the effects of trust on student efficacy. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EST 22:55 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=79 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership21.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Mary Kelly discusses her research into the oneline IBM Change Toolkit with Dr. Richard Walter and Dr. Rich Bernato. Dr. Mary Kelly discusses her research into the oneline IBM Change Toolkit with Dr. Richard Walter and Dr. Rich Bernato. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST 26:47 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=78 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership20.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Stephanie Tatum discusses diversity and leadership with Dr. Rich Bernato. Dr. Stephanie Tatum discusses diversity and leadership with Dr. Rich Bernato. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST 26:17 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=77 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership19.mp3 Dowling College Library In this episode, Dr. Bernato and guests discuss the recenlty completed International Leadership Seminar Series. Conducted completely online, this seminar involved professors and students from three countries interacting through the online courseware system Blackboard. Dowling Professor of Educational Administration, Leadership and Technology Robert Manley, along with Director of Academic Information Services Dr. Thomas Franza and doctoral students William Neater and Ileana Carillo, explain how the seminar came about, the technology used to pull it off, and the cutlural differences and common denominators discovered during the sixteen weeks. In this episode, Dr. Bernato and guests discuss the recenlty completed International Leadership Seminar Series. Conducted completely online, this seminar involved professors and students from three countries interacting through the online courseware system Blackboard. Dowling Professor of Educational Administration, Leadership and Technology Robert Manley, along with Director of Academic Information Services Dr. Thomas Franza and doctoral students William Neater and Ileana Carillo, explain how the seminar came about, the technology used to pull it off, and the cutlural differences and common denominators discovered during the sixteen weeks. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST 29:56 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=76 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership18.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Stephanie Tatum talks with Dr. James Brown about his recently completed dissertation, A Case Study of High-Achieving Black Male Students and Their Perceptions of the Causes for the Black-White Test Score Gap in a Long Island Middle School. Dr. Stephanie Tatum talks with Dr. James Brown about his recently completed dissertation, A Case Study of High-Achieving Black Male Students and Their Perceptions of the Causes for the Black-White Test Score Gap in a Long Island Middle School. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST 27:25 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=75 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership17.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Steven Siciliano discusses his doctoral research into the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) on Long Island. Dr. Richard Bernato and Dr. Richard Walter join him in discussing the existing research behind RTI, issues for effective implementation, and the dangers of educational fads. Dr. Steven Siciliano discusses his doctoral research into the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) on Long Island. Dr. Richard Bernato and Dr. Richard Walter join him in discussing the existing research behind RTI, issues for effective implementation, and the dangers of educational fads. Wed, 26 May 2010 11:00:00 EST 30:25 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=74 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership16.mp3 Dowling College Library Today's topic is evidence based practice. Dr. Richard Bernato and Dr. Patrick Johnson discuss the use of data in schools, from teachers in the classroom to principals and administrators at the building and district level. Do schools of education train teacher candidates to collect and use data effectively? Do administrators also have a firm understanding of the importance of data and can they create a culture of evidence based practice throughout the system? Do teachers have the time to become clinicians in the classroom? Today's topic is evidence based practice. Dr. Richard Bernato and Dr. Patrick Johnson discuss the use of data in schools, from teachers in the classroom to principals and administrators at the building and district level. Do schools of education train teacher candidates to collect and use data effectively? Do administrators also have a firm understanding of the importance of data and can they create a culture of evidence based practice throughout the system? Do teachers have the time to become clinicians in the classroom? Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST 29:31 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=73 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership15.mp3 Dowling College Library Have most educational reforms failed? In today's episode, Dr. Rich Bernato talks with Dr. Robert Manley and Dr. Richard Hawkins about their new book, Designing School Systems for All Students: A Toolbox to Fix America's Schools. Drawing on their own experiences as school administrators and using real world examples, Dr. Manley and Dr. Hawkins present practical and comprehensive steps towards building a school system that works for all students. The discussion covers getting the curricula right, building leadership capacity in principals, collaborating with the whole school, and more. Have most educational reforms failed? In today's episode, Dr. Rich Bernato talks with Dr. Robert Manley and Dr. Richard Hawkins about their new book, Designing School Systems for All Students: A Toolbox to Fix America's Schools. Drawing on their own experiences as school administrators and using real world examples, Dr. Manley and Dr. Hawkins present practical and comprehensive steps towards building a school system that works for all students. The discussion covers getting the curricula right, building leadership capacity in principals, collaborating with the whole school, and more. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EST 30:00 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=72 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership14.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Rich Bernato sits down to discuss literacy with Dr. George Cavuto, professor of Literacy Education at Dowling. Dr. Cavuto is also the founder and Executive director of The Reading and Learning Center of Long Island, Inc., a private Literacy Center established in 1973. On this episode, the two discuss everything from what an optimal K-12 literacy program would look like, how you could assess it, and what type of training the teachers would need. The conversation also turns to Basal readers, Reading Recovery, the cost of literacy programs, and just how many literacy credits should be required in an undergraduate or graduate program. Dr. Rich Bernato sits down to discuss literacy with Dr. George Cavuto, professor of Literacy Education at Dowling. Dr. Cavuto is also the founder and Executive director of The Reading and Learning Center of Long Island, Inc., a private Literacy Center established in 1973. On this episode, the two discuss everything from what an optimal K-12 literacy program would look like, how you could assess it, and what type of training the teachers would need. The conversation also turns to Basal readers, Reading Recovery, the cost of literacy programs, and just how many literacy credits should be required in an undergraduate or graduate program. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EST 30:33 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=71 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership13.mp3 Dowling College Library In today's episode, Dr. Rich Bernato speaks with Dr. Sandra Loughran, Associate Professor of Human Development and Learning at Dowling. The topic is early childhood education and pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programs, including universal pre-kindergarten (UPK). Dr. Loughran draws on her years of experience working in the pre-k environment and running private programs to discuss what is needed to make a good pre-k program run. She talks about the skills and knowledge the teachers need (a good liberal arts background being one) as well as how pre-K teachers could benefit from the type of training given to social workers. The conversation also covers the importance of communicating with parents and ways to assess pre-K programs. In today's episode, Dr. Rich Bernato speaks with Dr. Sandra Loughran, Associate Professor of Human Development and Learning at Dowling. The topic is early childhood education and pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programs, including universal pre-kindergarten (UPK). Dr. Loughran draws on her years of experience working in the pre-k environment and running private programs to discuss what is needed to make a good pre-k program run. She talks about the skills and knowledge the teachers need (a good liberal arts background being one) as well as how pre-K teachers could benefit from the type of training given to social workers. The conversation also covers the importance of communicating with parents and ways to assess pre-K programs. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:00 EST 29:26 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=69 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership12.mp3 Dowling College Library Peace Education. In this Spanish language episode, Dr. Elsa Sofia Morote interviews her father, Dr. Fernando Morote Solari. The topic is his book, China Frente A USA: Guerra Final, in which he takes explores a hypothetical war between the United States and China. Supervision of teachers: Dr. Manley talks with Dr. Michael Hynes, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Plainedge School District and Erin Paschetta, District Administrator for Curriculum for the Comsewogue School District. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:30:00 EST 25:33 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=68 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership11.mp3 Dowling College Library Supervision of teachers: Dr. Manley talks with Dr. Michael Hynes, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Plainedge School District and Erin Paschetta, District Administrator for Curriculum for the Comsewogue School District. Supervision of teachers: Dr. Manley talks with Dr. Michael Hynes, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Plainedge School District and Erin Paschetta, District Administrator for Curriculum for the Comsewogue School District. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:00 EST 41:29 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=67 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership10.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Rich Bernato speaks with Dr. Thomas Mangano, former principal from East Meadow, on Response to Intervention (RTI). Their conversation covers the methods behind RTI, its connection to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), challenges for school leaders and implications for staff development. Dr. Rich Bernato speaks with Dr. Thomas Mangano, former principal from East Meadow, on Response to Intervention (RTI). Their conversation covers the methods behind RTI, its connection to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), challenges for school leaders and implications for staff development. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 22:20 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=66 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership9.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Manley talks with Dr. Stan Friedland, co-author of the book An Orphan has Many Parents. The two discuss orphanages and the unique challenges of parenting. Dr. Manley talks with Dr. Stan Friedland, co-author of the book An Orphan has Many Parents. The two discuss orphanages and the unique challenges of parenting. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST 26:31 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=65 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership8.mp3 Dowling College Library In this episode, Dr. Manley talks with Karen Lessler, president of the Middle Country School Board. With nine years experience on the board, five of them as president, Karen has unique insights to share on how boards operate. She discusses the role of the board in setting policies, creating a vision and goals for the district, fiscal planning, and managing the board/superintendent relationship. Karen is also a secondary social studies teacher in Kings Park School District as well as a member of the executive committee of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association and a current Dowling Ed.D. candidate. In this episode, Dr. Manley talks with Karen Lessler, president of the Middle Country School Board. With nine years experience on the board, five of them as president, Karen has unique insights to share on how boards operate. She discusses the role of the board in setting policies, creating a vision and goals for the district, fiscal planning, and managing the board/superintendent relationship. Karen is also a secondary social studies teacher in Kings Park School District as well as a member of the executive committee of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association and a current Dowling Ed.D. candidate. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST 29:48 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=64 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership7.mp3 Dowling College Library On this episode, Dr. Bob Manley discusses cooperative learning with Dr. Stan Friedland. With over 30 years experience as an educator on Long Island, Dr. Friedland is also an expert trainer in cooperative learning. He explains the concepts behind the cooperative learning process, how it can be implemented, and how it benefits students and teachers. On this episode, Dr. Bob Manley discusses cooperative learning with Dr. Stan Friedland. With over 30 years experience as an educator on Long Island, Dr. Friedland is also an expert trainer in cooperative learning. He explains the concepts behind the cooperative learning process, how it can be implemented, and how it benefits students and teachers. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST 25:54 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=63 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership6.mp3 Dowling College Library Attorney Edward Nitkewicz (Nitkewicz and McMahon, LLP) and Bernadette Gabrielsen, current Dowling Ed.D. candidate, are both parents of autistic children. In this conversation with Dr. Bob Manley they share their experiences and advice, from recognizing and accepting the signs of autism to navigating the range of agencies and support services available on Long Island. They also decipher a number of the technical terms involved- everything from Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Committees for Special Education (CSE) to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). They also discuss the role of a parent advocate in dealing with school districts and the importance of special education training for all members of the school community. Attorney Edward Nitkewicz (Nitkewicz and McMahon, LLP) and Bernadette Gabrielsen, current Dowling Ed.D. candidate, are both parents of autistic children. In this conversation with Dr. Bob Manley they share their experiences and advice, from recognizing and accepting the signs of autism to navigating the range of agencies and support services available on Long Island. They also decipher a number of the technical terms involved- everything from Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Committees for Special Education (CSE) to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). They also discuss the role of a parent advocate in dealing with school districts and the importance of special education training for all members of the school community. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 31:46 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=62 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership5.mp3 Dowling College Library What makes a school board effective? In this episode, Dr. Manley speaks with Dr. Judith Chen on the results of her doctoral research at Dowling into the governance practices of school boards in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Along with Dr. Al Inserra, who helped design this national study, they discuss the factors that contribute to effectiveness: teamwork, assessment, financial health, and more. What makes a school board effective? In this episode, Dr. Manley speaks with Dr. Judith Chen on the results of her doctoral research at Dowling into the governance practices of school boards in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Along with Dr. Al Inserra, who helped design this national study, they discuss the factors that contribute to effectiveness: teamwork, assessment, financial health, and more. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST 23:01 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=61 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership4.mp3 Dowling College Library The topic today is effective schools, excellence, and instructional leadership. Dr. Manley speaks with Dr. Patricia Blake about these issues as they related to her doctoral research at Dowling into charter schools. They are joined by Dr. Tom Kelly, who shares his own research into effective schools along with the ideas of Ron Edmonds, W. Edwards Deming and William Glasser. The conversation ranges from individualized education plans (IEPs) and literacy to systems thinking and character education. The topic today is effective schools, excellence, and instructional leadership. Dr. Manley speaks with Dr. Patricia Blake about these issues as they related to her doctoral research at Dowling into charter schools. They are joined by Dr. Tom Kelly, who shares his own research into effective schools along with the ideas of Ron Edmonds, W. Edwards Deming and William Glasser. The conversation ranges from individualized education plans (IEPs) and literacy to systems thinking and character education. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:00:00 EST 36:48 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=60 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership3.mp3 Dowling College Library Dr. Robert Manley discusses issues of multicultural awareness in Long Island schools. With him are Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote, Associate Professor of Educational Admin, Leadership and Technology at Dowling, and Dr. Stan Friedland, former principal, teacher and guidance counselor as well as co-author of the book An Orphan Has Many Parents. Their conversation covers issues of teacher training, growing immigrant populations on Long Island, and the effectiveness of cooperative learning. Dr. Robert Manley discusses issues of multicultural awareness in Long Island schools. With him are Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote, Associate Professor of Educational Admin, Leadership and Technology at Dowling, and Dr. Stan Friedland, former principal, teacher and guidance counselor as well as co-author of the book An Orphan Has Many Parents.Their conversation covers issues of teacher training, growing immigrant populations on Long Island, and the effectiveness of cooperative learning. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST 25:19 immigration http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=59 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership2.mp3 Dowling College Library What skills do new secondary school principals need to succeed on the job? Dr. Rich Bernato talks with two experienced Suffolk County principals: Edward Casswell, principal of Mount Sinai High School, and Jim McCaffrey,long time adminstrator of a number of Suffolk schools and presently an administrative mentor to the Deer Park School District. What skills do new secondary school principals need to succeed on the job? Dr. Rich Bernato talks with two experienced Suffolk County principals: Edward Casswell, principal of Mount Sinai High School, and Jim McCaffrey,long time adminstrator of a number of Suffolk schools and presently an administrative mentor to the Deer Park School District. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST 28:46 mentoring,internship http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp?id=57 http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership1.mp3 Dowling College Library How does one become a superintendent? Dr. Albert Inserra, former superintendent of schools in Carle Place and Port Washington and Dr. Richard Bernato, former assistant superintendent of schools for curriculum and instruction in Connetquot, discuss their experiences with Dr. Robert Manley. How does one become a superintendent? Dr. Albert Inserra, former superintendent of schools in Carle Place and Port Washington and Dr. Richard Bernato, former assistant superintendent of schools for curriculum and instruction in Connetquot, discuss their experiences with Dr. Robert Manley. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST 24:57