Preparing for the 2017-2018 School Year
Wed, Jun 21, 2017 | | PRinciples With the conclusion of another successful school year, it is now important to start thinking ahead for the 2017-2018 school year.
Force Protection, Safety, and Security: Talking Points For Principals
Tue, Nov 17, 2015 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Today we live in a very uncertain world. The safety, security and well-being of our children and our school communities around the world are our top priority. Our DoD School leaders and employees have an obligation to be vigilant about the ever-present danger of terrorism.
Back to School 2015
Sat, Aug 1, 2015 | HQ Publications | PRinciples The focus of the school year in the DoDEA school system centers on the two priorities the Director set earlier this year. Priority 1 is College and Career Readiness (CCR) and Priority 2 is Restructuring for Student Achievement (RSA).
CCR Talking Points
Fri, May 1, 2015 | HQ Publications | PRinciples College and Career Ready talking points and overarching messages for various audiences.
College and Career Readiness in DoDEA
Fri, May 1, 2015 | HQ Publications | PRinciples DoDEA's efforts are currently engaged in making sure that our resources, both human and financial, are aligned to ensure the success of our college and career readiness priority.
2014 Budget Book
Fri, May 1, 2015 | | Budget Books The fiscal year 2014 (FY 2014) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
Month of the Military Child 2015
Fri, Mar 27, 2015 | HQ Publications | PRinciples April is the Month of the Military Child and is designed to recognize and support children and youth who are part of military families, regardless of branch or type of service.
Read Across America Day
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 | HQ Publications | PRinciples The 18th annual Read Across America Day is March 2, 2015. Sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA), it is a day when millions of readers-both young and old-will be in the company of a good book. Since 1997, Read Across America has celebrated reading and the ongoing daily efforts to build a nation of readers.
Ebola Awareness, Preparation, and Response Planning in Dodea
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | PRinciples An outbreak of Ebola has been ongoing in West Africa since March 2014. Although the risk of additional cases or an outbreak in the United States is very low, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its partners are taking precautions to prevent this from happening.
Inglés En La Escuela Preparatoria
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general de lo que aprenderá su hijo en artes lingüísticas de inglés en la escuela preparatoria.
Matemática En La Escuela Preparatoria
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general de lo que aprenderá su hijo en matemática en la escuela preparatoria.
High School English
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn during high school in English.
High School Math
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn during high school in mathematics.
Kindergarten (Spanish)
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar kindergarten.
1er Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 1er grado.
2do Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 2do grado.
3er Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 3er grado.
4to Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 4to grado.
5to Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 5to grado.
6to Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 6to grado.
7mo Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 7mo grado.
8vo Grado
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 8vo grado.
Kindergarten
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of kindergarten in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade One
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 1st grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade Two
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 2nd grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade Three
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 3rd grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade Four
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 4th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade Five
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 5th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade Six
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 6th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade Seven
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 7th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Grade Eight
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | Parent Guides This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 8th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Helping Hands Guide
Tue, Aug 19, 2014 | HQ Publications | Other Deployment Support Resources for Educators
2013 Budget Book
Wed, May 14, 2014 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2013 (FY 2013) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
The Month of the Military Child
Thu, Mar 20, 2014 | HQ Publications | PRinciples This issue of PR for Principals is designed to focus on the Month of the Military Child and Purple up! April is the Month of the Military Child and is designed to recognize and support children and youth who are part of military families, regardless of branch or type of service.
Read Across DoDEA Day
Fri, Feb 14, 2014 | HQ Publications | PRinciples The 17th annual Read Across America Day is March 3, 2014. Sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA), it is a day when millions of readers-both young and old-will be in the company of a good book. Since 1997, Read Across America has celebrated reading and the ongoing daily efforts to build a nation of readers.
Discontinuation of Summer Enrichment Program
Tue, Feb 11, 2014 | HQ Publications | PRinciples This issue of PR for Principals is designed to help you address the recent decision to discontinue DoDEA’s Summer Enrichment Program. The program was important and valuable to the many families who used it. However, in recent years, a decline in participation combined with an operational cost increase made this difficult decision necessary.
Community Strategic Plan - Volume I SYs 2013/14 – 2017/18
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 | HQ Publications | CSP DoDEA’s five-year, strategic Continuous Improvement Plan for advancing DoD’s and DoDEA’s agenda for educating and serving military-connected children. The CSP provides the organization’s vision, mission, core values, goals, the implementing strategies for each goal.
Sequestration and Furloughs
Mon, May 20, 2013 | HQ Publications | PRinciples DoDEA’s school principals will be out on the front lines communicating with parents, teachers and commanders about the proposed furlough and how it will affect DoDEA schools.
Community Strategic Plan - Background Report
Fri, May 17, 2013 | HQ Publications | CSP The strategic planning process to refine the Department of Defense Education Activity’s (DoDEA’s) mission, vision, core values, goals, and performance measures was developed with the “community” as the foundation.
School Accreditation
Mon, Apr 1, 2013 | | PRinciples The school principal is the focal point in the school accreditation process. As the school’s leader, a principal has the challenging and demanding tasks associated with accreditation - ensuring their learning community meets high quality standards, implementing a continuous improvement process, and engaging in quality assurance through internal and external review.
2012 Budget Book
Wed, Mar 27, 2013 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2012 (FY 2012) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
Security of IT Resources
Thu, Feb 14, 2013 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Securing Information Technology (IT) resources is a constantly evolving area which has become an integral part of national security and the Department of Defense (DoD) mission. Daily.
Dealing with Difficult Parents
Thu, Feb 7, 2013 | HQ Publications | PRinciples There’s probably not a principal or teacher on the globe who hasn’t had a conflict with a parent. If you’re facing this situation now or if you’ve ever faced it in the past, you can take comfort in knowing you’re not alone.
National School Counseling Week
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 | HQ Publications | PRinciples National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from February 4-8, 2013, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do.
Planning For Budgetary Uncertainties
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 | HQ Publications | PRinciples This special edition of PR for Principals is devoted to helping you communicate with parents, teachers, commanders and students over the next several weeks in light of budgetary uncertainties affecting the Federal Government.
Focus on Mathematics
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Mathematics – a core subject in every school and at the top of every educator and administrator’s priority list when it comes to curriculum.
Playground Safety
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | HQ Publications | PRinciples As a school principal, you wear many hats and you have many responsibilities. One of your top priorities is school safety.
Building 21st Century Schools
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Defining, refining, and developing the term “21st Century Teaching and Learning” is a process that has been underway for a while now in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.
2011 Budget Book
Fri, Mar 2, 2012 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2011 (FY 2011) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
Annual Report SY 2010
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 | HQ Publications | Annual Reports The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) 2010 Annual Report provides a snapshot of student performance, budget and resource management expenditures, and system operations during the 2009-2010 School Year.
Month of the Military Child
Mon, Apr 4, 2011 | HQ Publications | PRinciples We celebrate the Month of the Military Child to stress the importance of providing children with quality services and support to help them succeed in a global environment. Military children assume many special responsibilities that deserve our understanding and recognition.
Community Strategic Plan - Status
Mon, Apr 4, 2011 | HQ Publications | CSP An Update of the 2008 Community Strategic Plan Alignment
U.S. History End-of-Course Assessment
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 | | PRinciples The U.S. History End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment will be administered May 9-27, 2011 to all 11th grade U.S. History course students, including regular U.S. History and AP U.S. History students. The purpose of the U.S. History EOC assessment is tied to Goal I of DoDEA’s
2009 Budget Book
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2009 (FY 2009) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
2010 Budget Book
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2010 (FY 2010) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
DoDEA School Security
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Awareness of the environment and proper responses to emergencies go a long way toward keeping our communities safe.
2008 Budget Book
Mon, Feb 7, 2011 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2008 (FY 2008) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
Preparing for An Interview With Armed With Science
Mon, Jan 3, 2011 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Be sure that you have parent permission forms on file for all students participating in the Armed with Science blogs and blog talk radio interviews. This is important since this information will be accessible on the web, and will probably be reposted or retweeted on other websites.
Preparing Parents,Students, And Teachers For Winter Break
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Encourage parents to come up with fun and exciting activities based on what their child enjoys. Even a walk outside can be a fun adventure if parents make it an educational activity.
Speaking With The News Media
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples News media representatives should always contact you first if they want to interview you, a staff member, or a student. They should never show up un-announced.
Getting Students to Enroll In AP Courses
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Recognize current AP students for their accomplishments to raise academic expectations and standards, improve morale, attract new students to AP and publicize the school and the program to the overall community.
Promoting Highest Student Achievement
Mon, Aug 2, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Conduct an Introduction to Tutor.com, using the program during a staff meeting or professional development opportunity. Encourage teachers to try the program themselves to see how students can benefit from using the service.
Helping Parents Stay Connected And Involved
Mon, May 3, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples As a school system, we believe that parental involvement is critical to the effective management of our schools and the achievement of our students. Parents are important stakeholders and serve as an integral part of the entire education process.
Annual Report (Pacific) SY 2009
Thu, Feb 25, 2010 | HQ Publications | Annual Reports The 2009 DoDEA Pacific Annual Report
Read Across America Day
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples On the day of your school’s event, invite the local public affairs office to cover the activities for the installation newspaper.
How To Use DoDEA Video Products
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples If you have an idea for a video or if there’s an event or activity in your school that would make a compelling story, please let us know! Send the information along to your Area Public Affairs Officer or to the DoDEA Communications Staff in Arlington, Virginia.
How To Use The DoDEA Annual Report
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Contribute photographs or descriptions of events to your area public affairs officer or the DoDEA Communications Office.
Resource Management And Staffing
Fri, Jan 1, 2010 | HQ Publications | PRinciples DoDEA Regulation 7350.1, Manpower Management Program, June 1, 2004, outlines policies affecting manpower usage in DoDEA. Staffing Standards for SY 09-10 can be found at http://www.dodea.edu/offices/fiscal/staffing.cfm?sid=2.
School Accreditation
Tue, Dec 1, 2009 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Ask your installation newspaper to publish an article about school accreditation. Offer to be interviewed, and have your message points ready and clearly state what support you need.
Annual Report SY 2009
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 | HQ Publications | Annual Reports The 2009 DoDEA Annual Report
Annual Report (Europe) SY 2009
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 | HQ Publications | Annual Reports The 2009 DoDEA Europe Annual Report
Annual Report (Americas) SY 2009
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 | HQ Publications | Annual Reports The 2009 DoDEA Americas Annual Report
Web Content Management System
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Today the web is the first tool parents use to learn about our schools and our school system. It has become the first impression maker or breaker for many new and returning families.
Revised Curriculum Standards
Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | HQ Publications | PRinciples At DoDEA, we believe that curriculum, instruction and assessment are the essential elements for obtaining the high student achievement that our CSP has designated as our number one goal.
Letters To The Editor
Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | HQ Publications | PRinciples DoDEA employees who choose to write a letter to the editor should clearly state that the views expressed are those of the individual only and not those of the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), to ensure that personal letters to the editor do not imply any official endorsement of the viewpoint being presented in the letter.
Continuous Improvement In DoDEA
Fri, May 1, 2009 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Use the Kaizen multimedia presentation available on our website at a staff meeting to walk through some of the components of our continuous improvement initiative and to let staff members hear directly from the leadership. http://www.dodea.edu/kaizen/index.cfm
Community Strategic Plan - A Parent's Guide
Wed, Apr 8, 2009 | HQ Publications | CSP Community Strategic Plan - A Parent's Guide outlines the role parents play in DoDEA’s Community.
Moving With Children And Teens
Wed, Apr 1, 2009 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Visit MilitaryHOMEFRONT for information on moving through the Plan My Move customizable calendar tool and comprehensive installation overviews with articles, photos, contacts and major unit listings.
Community Strategic Plan - 2008 Alignment
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 | HQ Publications | CSP An Alignment to the 2006-2011 Community Strategic Plan
Working With The Media
Mon, Mar 10, 2008 | HQ Publications | PRinciples All installations have a Public Affairs Office/Officer (PAO) who can be called for assistance and guidance on media issues. In fact, you should never agree to media requests or interviews without coordinating with the local PAO first.
Media Tip Sheet
Tue, Mar 4, 2008 | HQ Publications | PRinciples What’s the topic? Do some research. Create your messages. Clarify the details. Be message driven.
Principal's Checklist
Mon, Mar 3, 2008 | HQ Publications | PRinciples The principal's checklist of how to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and all other key audiences.
Key Communicator Groups - Support Staff I
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 | HQ Publications | PRinciples In developing your plan for communicating with staff members, a good place to start is to identify who the frequent sources of information are at your school. In surveys conducted in community after community, support staff tops that list.
Key Communicator Groups - Support Staff II
Mon, Jan 7, 2008 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Keep support staff members informed. Include support staff in staff meetings. Give your staff a PR/communications role. Encourage support staff members to become role models.
Build Public Engagement
Tue, Jan 1, 2008 | HQ Publications | PRinciples It takes community support to create a positive school environment and positive school reputation, and public engagement is the catalyst for community support.
Picturing America
Tue, Jan 1, 2008 | HQ Publications | PRinciples There is much to be celebrated in DoDEA’s commitment to instruction and programs in the fine arts. Highlighting the Picturing America Educational Program is a great way to showcase this important aspect of our education program.
Key Communicator Groups - Teachers
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Dealing with key communicator groups – tools and strategies for communicating with teachers.
Reach Out To The Commander
Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Beyond the hallways and grounds at your school, the one person who probably has the most impact on your school is the installation commander.
Key Communicator Groups - Commanders
Thu, Nov 8, 2007 | | PRinciples Beyond the hallways and grounds at your school, the one person who probably has the most impact on your school is the installation commander.
Communication: Getting Started
Mon, Oct 1, 2007 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Key communicators help you to make sure the right information gets out quickly and effectively – especially in a time of crisis or change.
Communication: Engagement Techniques
Mon, Sep 17, 2007 | HQ Publications | PRinciples Get involved in your community. Check with family support groups, morale, welfare and recreation program managers and the base commander to determine how you can contribute your time and talent. Encourage teachers to do the same.
2007 Budget Book
Wed, Jul 11, 2007 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2007 (FY 2007) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
Annual Report SY 2005-2006
Tue, Mar 27, 2007 | HQ Publications | Annual Reports The DoDEA Annual Report takes a corporate look at the organization with sections that feature Europe, the Pacific, and DDESS.
Annual Report SY 2004-2005
Fri, Oct 6, 2006 | HQ Publications | Annual Reports The DoDEA Annual Report takes a corporate look at the organization with sections that feature Europe, the Pacific, and DDESS.
Community Strategic Plan - SYs 2006-2011
Tue, Aug 1, 2006 | HQ Publications | CSP Strategic direction for DoDEA for the years 2006-2011
2006 Budget Book
Fri, Jul 28, 2006 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2006 (FY 2006) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
2005 Budget Book
Fri, Jul 1, 2005 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2005 (FY 2005) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
2004 Budget Book
Fri, Mar 25, 2005 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2004 (FY 2004) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.
2003 Budget Book
Mon, Sep 27, 2004 | HQ Publications | Budget Books The fiscal year 2003 (FY 2003) Budget Book contains detailed information pertaining to the worldwide operations of DoDEA.