1. Correlates of Effective Schools Debbie Russell Elementary Programmatic Staff

2. NCLB AYP 21 st Century Accountability

3. We don’t choose our challenges… they choose us…

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5. Correlates of Effective Schools Your ticket off the island…

6. The 7 Correlates of Effective Schools 1. Instructional Leadership 2. Clear & Focused Mission 3. Safe & Orderly Environment 4. Climate of High Expectations 5. Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress 6. Positive Home-School Relations 7. Opportunity to Learn & Student Time on Task

7. Lydia McCue Pioneer Innovator Leader Award Winner Motivator Crowned Queen of 21 st Century Leaders

8. Lydia McCue attended Fairmont State College (now University) as well as The Ohio State University. Throughout her career she has been a pioneer in improving education in West Virginia and throughout the United States. Her many accomplishments include establishing the Putnam County High School Task Force, which implemented higher graduation standards, policy changes that promoted academic success, block scheduling, career portfolios and other reforms. She organized four national School Improvement District Leadership Conferences and has also acted as a consultant for school improvement. Lydia is the driving force behind the 21 st Century Leadership Institute. Currently she has retired from the position of Executive Assistant to the State Superintendent of Schools for the West Virginia Department of Education.