Do you want to shift the focus away from standardized testing and reduce the pressure it places on your staff and students? Discover strategies to ease the pressure on both students and staff regarding standardized testing.Learn to view standardized testing through a new lens. Find out how to demystify the test, making it less intimidating.In this episode, you'll learn:<ul><li>The downsides of overemphasizing standardized testing.</li><li>Strategies for reducing testing pressure on students and teachers.</li><li>How to leverage standardized test scores for student growth.</li></ul>Tired of second-guessing your decisions as a principal? Download my free course! <a href="https://barbaraflowers715.lpages.co/doubting-decisions-free-workshop-new//">Access it here.</a>Love this show? Leave a 5-star review — even a single sentence helps ensure we continue delivering the content you love to hear.Connect with Barb:<ul><li><a href="https://barbflowerscoaching.com/">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-flowers-94bbb974/">Linked In</a></li></ul>

Do you want to shift the focus away from standardized testing and reduce the pressure it places on your staff and students? Discover strategies to ease the pressure on both students and staff regarding standardized testing. Learn to view standardized testing through a new lens. Find out how to demystify the test, making it less intimidating. In this episode, you'll learn:The downsides of overemphasizing standardized testing.Strategies for reducing testing pressure on students and teachers.How to leverage standardized test scores for student growth.Tired of second-guessing your decisions as a principal? Download my free course! Access it here. Love this show? Leave a 5-star review — even a single sentence helps ensure we continue delivering the content you love to hear. Connect with Barb:WebsiteLinked In

Do you want to shift the focus away from standardized testing and reduce the pressure it places on your staff and students? Discover strategies to ease the pressure on both students and staff regarding standardized testing.Learn to view standardized testing through a new lens. Find out how to demystify the test, making it less intimidating.In this episode, you'll learn:<ul><li>The downsides of overemphasizing standardized testing.</li><li>Strategies for reducing testing pressure on students and teachers.</li><li>How to leverage standardized test scores for student growth.</li></ul>Tired of second-guessing your decisions as a principal? Download my free course! <a href="https://barbaraflowers715.lpages.co/doubting-decisions-free-workshop-new//" rel="noopener noreferrer">Access it here.</a>Love this show? Leave a 5-star review — even a single sentence helps ensure we continue delivering the content you love to hear.Connect with Barb:<ul><li><a href="https://barbflowerscoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-flowers-94bbb974/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linked In</a></li></ul>

How to Take the Spotlight Off of Standardized Testing

Are you feeling swamped by the demands of being a principal? From juggling emails, calls, and decisions to boosting test scores and wading through endless paperwork, the pressure is real. 

But imagine a scenario where you no longer feel this overwhelming stress. Picture yourself as a more resilient leader, concentrating on enhancing your school rather than merely coping with the daily tasks that currently consume your time.

I‘m Barb Flowers. Drawing upon my eight-year experience as an elementary principal, with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and certification as a life coach, Along the way, I've mentored and coached school leaders, guiding them to change their mindset, set boundaries and focus on their own well-being  while navigating their roles.

Each episode offers practical insights on time management, communication, overcoming overwhelm, boosting confidence, and fostering a positive mindset. We'll also discuss topics like working with stakeholders, implementing new initiatives, and managing discipline. Let's set boundaries, focus on well-being, and reignite your passion for being a principal. Welcome to "The Principal's Handbook."

I firmly believe that to be an impactful educator, you must first become a confident and well-rounded individual. Join us in this journey to empower and enhance your confidence as a school leader.

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Are you feeling swamped by the demands of being a principal? From juggling emails, calls, and decisions to boosting test scores and wading through endless paperwork, the pressure is real. But imagine a scenario where you no longer feel this overwhelming stress. Picture yourself as a more resilient leader, concentrating on enhancing your school rather than merely coping with the daily tasks that currently consume your time. I‘m Barb Flowers. Drawing upon my eight-year experience as an elementary principal, with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and certification as a life coach, Along the way, I've mentored and coached school leaders, guiding them to change their mindset, set boundaries and focus on their own well-being while navigating their roles. Each episode offers practical insights on time management, communication, overcoming overwhelm, boosting confidence, and fostering a positive mindset. We'll also discuss topics like working with stakeholders, implementing new initiatives, and managing discipline. Let's set boundaries, focus on well-being, and reignite your passion for being a principal. Welcome to "The Principal's Handbook." I firmly believe that to be an impactful educator, you must first become a confident and well-rounded individual. Join us in this journey to empower and enhance your confidence as a school leader.

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