Dear school leader -

Please read the invitation below and consider joining Support Network for Innovative Principals in Fall River this November!

(Apply by October 30th) If any of the following descriptions fit how you are feeling, then I know that the camaraderie, peer learning and support will be part of the valuable experience you'll get through participation in SNIP. We know that principals MATTER - and we know that you deserve time for REFLECTION so that you can be your best and feel sustained in the daily challenges you face! Looking forward to working with you this year.

Stressed? ..........Overwhelmed? ..........Feel isolated and alone in your job?.........How will you' sustain yourself in the coming year?........Ready to go deeper in your reflective leadership practice?........ please join us!

Sincerely,

Ruth Feldman Executive Director, PSI






Project for School Innovation: Transforming Education by Sharing Success

Slots still available for SNIP VIII - Apply by
Friday, October 30th!

Support Network for Innovative Principals, SNIP enables public school leaders to use reflection and inquiry as tools with which to deepen their personal leadership practice and manage success within their schools.

SNIP VIII –
SNIP is a unique and valued support system with an eight year track record that convenes public school leaders from district, pilot and charter schools of varying experience and backgrounds to reflect, learn and share with one another. The only requirement other than being a public school principal is a willingness to be open, honest and exhibit a desire to learn more about oneself and positive leadership practices. Just as the habit of reflection helps students to learn and think more critically, SNIP fosters this important skill among school leaders.

Format: The foundation of SNIP sessions is in the case story method where real stories are discussed in real time. In addition to dialogue among principals, we also incorporate written exercises and self assessment tools to develop professional skills and personal knowledge.

Due to demand we are pleased to introduce SNIP in FALL RIVER!
Fall River – U MASS
Continuing Education Center
139 S. Main Street, Fall River
8 Thursday Sessions 5:30 – 8:00pm (dinner provided)
11/12, 12/10, 1/14, 2/4, 3/18, 4/15, 5/6, Final Retreat TBA

We will contact you for a brief phone interview, followed by final selection and notification by early November. SNIP Tuition of $250 will be payable by check or PO# upon acceptance.

For more information contact PSI Executive Director, Ruth Feldman at: (617)825-0703 x3290
APPLY by Friday October 30th, 2009