Unit 7

• Human Resources for School Leaders: 11 Steps to Utilizing HR to Improve Student Learning
  • Chapter 11, Recent Innovations and Human Resources
• Scriptures
  • Jeremiah 29: 11-14

Unit 7: Discussion Question

Discussion Question: Post your initial responses to the discussion forum by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. and respond to the discussion of others by Saturday 11:59 p.m.

• Discussion Question (10 points)
  • Prompt: Conduct research on “perks” offered by school districts or schools to draw teachers into their employment and retain staff within reach of school districts in your area. Remember that school culture is often quite important to prospective teachers. Describe possible “perks” that could be developed in your local area. Chapter 11 of Human Resources for School Leaders: 11 Steps to Utilizing HR to Improve Student Learning provides a few examples from other parts of the nation. Use at least one outside resource in your response.
  • Requirements: Initial discussion question responses must be 250 – 300 words each. A response to a classmate must be at least 100 words. Three responses to classmates’ postings are required.