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Join fellow school districts in discovering how to break through strategic planning implementation roadblocks. Beacon’s intuitive platform lets you create multiple plans with unlimited users for easier access, increased alignment, improved transparency, enhanced communication, and focused impact.

Learn more: https://beaconplan.com

Everything related to your strategic plan, all in one place. It’s never been easier to build, update, and communicate your district’s strategic plan. Explore Beacon’s innovative platform: https://beaconplan.com

We designed Beacon with schools in mind to make strategic plan implementation a reality. Bring your vision to life through software that enhances clarity and accountability. See how: https://beaconplan.com

Experience better strategic plan implementation through simple management and easy collaboration. Get started today to experience robust data for better decision making, increased stakeholder engagement across district staff, the school board, and broader community, and improved implementation.

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We’re excited to announce Beacon! Our new strategic plan implementation software is designed specifically for schools to help you easily build, monitor, and communicate your strategic plan. No matter the size of your district or where you are at in the process, this innovative solution guides you on your journey to break through implementation barriers to deliver impact.

Learn More: https://beaconplan.com/

🎙️ Listen in as we talk to Anoka-Hennepin School District Superintendent Cory McIntyre about implementing structural organizational change. He emphasizes the importance of communication, authenticity, and empathy when leading through a period of change. He also discusses the logistics including planning and making difficult decisions. The district underwent significant budget reductions resulting in the loss of over 300 positions including senior leadership. Superintendent McIntyre shares his experience while offering advice for school leaders facing similar challenges. As a leader, he focused on transparency, assuming positive intent, and delivering feedback directly to help guide the process.

Check It Out ➡️ https://ceso.consulting/4gJnK6G

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor Minnesota Association of School Administrators - MASA!

We're back on the road this month and excited to meet with school board members and school leaders at the 2025 Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) State Education Convention. Stop by Booth #440 to share your district's story, learn more about our operations, strategic planning, and executive search solutions, and grab fun giveaways.

New year, new opportunities. School communities thrive through aligned, strong leaders. Equip your current and next generation leaders with the skills and support needed to develop more fully into effective, empowered leaders who drive results.

Learn more about Thought & Strategy Partnerships and customized development for teams: https://ceso.consulting/3PiKApw

Wishing you and yours a very merry season of celebrating. Happy Holidays!

🎶 CESO Mixtape Vol. 2 🎶 Explore our current favorite tunes for bold school leaders. Link in bio to listen.

Listen Now: https://ceso.consulting/3VMjTNH

✅Maximize Resources. ✅Improve Efficiency. ✅Drive Effectiveness.

Through the school operations assessment process, our proactive team solves complex challenges using your input, our analytical frameworks, and the space to rethink what's possible. You get a comprehensive understanding of your current operations and recommended improvements for both immediate and long-term impact. The prioritized action plan keeps your school community at the center, and each assessment is customized based on your goals, timelines, and participants.

Read More: https://theceso.com/operations-assessment/

🎁 It's another gift from us to you this season: a new episode of our Rethink Possible podcast. Superintendent Sara Paul of North Branch Area Public Schools and David Gryte, the president of North Branch Education Association discuss their teacher-registered apprentice program that launched in their district as a partnership between the school district and the teacher's union in collaboration with local colleges. Their program addresses the teacher shortage by providing a pathway for paraprofessional educators and other non-licensed school staff to become licensed teachers. Tied into the district's strategic plan, the union, board, and administration all support this program and work together to ensure sustainability.

Listen Now: https://theceso.com/podcast/

And a special thank you to our podcast partner Minnesota Association of School Administrators - MASA