New Superintendent Workshop

New Superintendent Workshop

The Department offers workshops throughout the year on various topics important for new administrators. Below are the topics for the upcoming meeting. 

New superintendents may also be interested in the Administrator Mentoring Program (AMP) supported by the Department and other education organizations. Find more information here. 

March 4, 2021 - WebEx Meeting - 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm

The following topics will be covered during this meeting.  Presentation

Recorded WebEx Meeting

• ESEA Finance Updates
• Budget Update
• DESE Communications & Public Relations
• School Law Issues
• Discussion with Area Supervisors

February 8, 2021 - WebEx Meeting - 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

The following topics will be covered during this meeting.  Presentation

Recorded WebEx Meeting

• Pre-Employment Transition Services with Vocational Rehabilitation
• On Target for Special Education Spending
• Finance and Governance Update
• Breakouts with Area Supervisors (Separate WebEx)

January 8, 2021 - WebEx Meeting - 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

The following topics will be covered during this meeting.  Presentation
            MLDS Additional Slides

Recorded WebEx Meeting Part 1
Recorded WebEx Meeting Part 2

• Missouri Leadership Development System
• School Foods
• Finance & Governance Update
• Priority Standards
• Breakouts with Area Supervisors (separate WebEx)

December 1, 2020 - WebEx Meeting - 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

The following topics will be covered during this meeting.  Presentation

Recorded WebEx Meeting

• MO LEAP
• Financial Audits
• Legislative Update
• Budget Update
• Discussion with Area Supervisors (separate WebEx)

October 19, 2020 - WebEx Meeting - 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

The following topics will be covered during this meeting.  Presentation

• MOCAP
• AMI/AMI-X Clarifications
• Attendance Reporting
• CARES Grants
• Monthly Payment Updates
• Timely Reminders
• Q&A's
• Discussion with Area Supervisors (separate WebEx)

June 18, 2020 - ZOOM Meeting

• School Finance - David Tramel, Coordinator
  • Your First 90 Days
    • Budget Analysis
    • Tax Rate Calculation
    • Residency
    • Preparing and Running a Board Meeting
  • PK Students Eligible to be Claimed for State Aid - Tammy Lehmen, Coordinator
  • Annual Secretary of the Board Report (ASBR)
  • Quarterly Reporting Requirements
  • Calendar Reminders
  • Transportation - Debra Clink, Student Transportation Manager
• Department Communications - Mallory McGowin, Communications Coordinator
• Data System Management/Data Reporting - Amber Castleman, Coordinator
  • ​​User Manager - Kimberly Luebbering, Coordinator
• Educator Quality - Paul Katnik, Assistant Commissioner
• MASA Presentation - Doug Hayter, MASA Executive Director, Kelly Hinshaw, Director for Leader Development, Chris Gaines, MASA Mentoring Committee Chairman
• Legislative Overview - Michael Harris, Chief of Governmental Relations
• College and Career Readiness Overview - Blaine Henningsen, Assistant Commissioner
  • ​​Curriculum and Assessment Update - Lisa Sireno Standards & Assessment Administrator
  • Career and Technical Education Update - Roger Barnes, Coordinator
  • Social Emotional Learning Supports - Rene Yoesel, School Counseling Manager
  • Update Task Force for Learning Acceleration - Blaine Henningsen
• Quality Schools - Chris Neale, Assistant Commissioner
  • Update on 2020 Data Reporting - Jocelyn Strand, Coordinator
  • MOCAP - Chris Neale
  • CARES Funding - Chris Neale
• Closing Remarks
• DESE Presenters and Contact Information