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Building Engaged Schools
Newsletter
Thank you to our investors for your financial support as we pursue
introduction of the strengths-based approach to learning and life in our
public education system.
Thank you to our partners for their leadership in introducing a strengths-
based culture in our public schools.
November, 2018
Together we have made tremendous progress!
Building Engaged Schools Fund Investors:
Building Engaged Schools Partners:
Dare County School District – Dr. John Farrelly, Superintendent
Dare Education Foundation –Tim Cafferty, Chairman and Amy Sasscer, Executive Director
~45 students went through strengths sessions last spring; identified strengths-based vocations/careers, reviewed informational interview tool
Met in October to refresh students and get updates on their informational interviews
Will have additional sessions to continue review and feedback on Informational Interviews for 11th and 12th graders, and affirmation and ownership for 9th and 10th graders
Strengths-based Initiatives:
First Flight High School, AVID Students
School District Staff
Completed strengths workshop on Oct 30th for ~75 teachers
Planning session with school leadership team to identify reinforcement and support of teachers as they apply their talents to go from good to great
Nags Head Elementary School
Manteo Seniors
16 seniors completed assessment
Met Nov 1 and 6th for 30 minutes with students
Additional sessions being scheduled
Manteo 9th graders
All 9th graders have taken the assessment this fall
Multiple sessions planned for December and January
Recently purchased Gallup High School Strengths Development Curriculum will be used
Manteo High School Teachers
45 talent assessment codes purchased for teachers
Assessments to be completed in November
Teacher strengths workshop to be scheduled
Manteo High School
Dare Learning Academy
Strengths workshop held in November for principal and staff
35 codes procured for DLA students
Schedule for student sessions to be determined
Completed strengths session for principals and district staff in August
Gallup’s newly published Strengths Curriculum guides distributed to all staff
District Counselors
Below is a summary of our efforts to date. We are excited about the
partnerships and progress with the school district and Dare Education
Foundation and look forward to continued success over the school year.
Completed strengths session for 13 district counselors in August
New DEF-BES agreement signed in October for another year
Continuing to use Clifton Student portal for code procurement and management
DEF has signed one year contract with Gallup for the Gallup Access Portal for teacher/admin codes and learning tools
Robert initiated an informal brainstorming discussion with Gallup on funding possibilities for bringing Strengths Coaching training to OBX, including offering a donated beach home for a week for the Instructor’s use
If you would like to learn more about building engaged schools or would like to contribute to the Building Engaged Schools Fund, contact Amy with DEF, or Robert or Geof with BES
Dare Education Foundation-Building Engaged Schools Partnership
Geof Fountain 803-295-7581
Robert Konstanzer 252-207-8611
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Building Engaged Schools Fund Volunteers:
Upcoming Business Strengths Workshops
Dec 6 and 7 - Workshops for new employees scheduled with Twiddy & Co