The Business of Education

1. The Business of Education

2. The Business of Education Presented by LaToya Castro

3. Business Concepts • Management • Marketing • Consumer Relations

4. Business Concepts • Management-The process of dealing with or controlling things or people • Marketing-The action or business of promoting and selling products or services. • Consumer Relations-are comprised of planned programs and are significant to professional organizations to achieve consumer satisfaction.

5. Why these concepts? • Helps to control the environment • Helps to guide learning outcomes. • Students will be excited for your class. • Helps to accomplish districts Vision and Mission • Preparation for the real world.

6. Management • Team Charter-Management Tool • Break students into groups • Manager reports to teacher. • Positions can include: Manager, Supervisor, Secretary

7. Team Charter

9. Management • Timesheet • Students sign in when tardy. • Round up by 5 minutes. • Makes up time in department lead detention. • Could be used for times when students are not using time wisely. (Example: On cell phone, sleeping, etc.)

10. Timesheet

11. Management • Pink Slip • Form of properly documenting concerning behaviors. • Form of PBIS • Meet with department to discuss common students with issue. • Thumbs Up Sign- Music Management Tool

13. Thumbs up Sign You may quietly use your headphones to listen to music. Rules: -No YouTube -No Cell Phones

14. Thumbs Down Sign You may not listen to music at this time. I need your undivided attention.

16. Marketing • Why is marketing important? • Give students opportunities to market themselves. • Public Speaking • Resume Building Activities • Give feedback and recognitions

17. Marketing • Display students’ thoughts. • Give students index cards • Have them write something they learned from the objective or class period. • Display outside of your classroom. • Display students’ work. • Other students can learn what you are doing by walking by.

18. Consumer Relations • Build relationships with parents and students. • Have students write you a letter. • Reward Students • Tickets, create a chart, student of the week, victory chants, class pass, etc. • Invite administration, counselors, and the community as guest speakers

19. Communication Skills • Listen carefully • Communicate regularly • Be clear and concise • Know your student and parents

20. DPS Vision Statement • While raising students’ test scores is critical to Durham Public Schools, our vision encompasses so much more. Our schools are places where children are excited to learn, where they can learn solid job skills or prepare for the most competitive colleges in America, where they find waiting for them at the door of every classroom a teacher who cares for them, instructs them at the highest level and inspires them.

21. DPS Mission Statement • In collaboration with our community and parents, the mission of Durham Public Schools is to provide all students with an outstanding education that motivates them to reach their full potential and enables them to discover their interests and talents, pursue their goals and dreams, and succeed in college, in the workforce and as engaged citizens.

22. Group Activity • We will use the team charter model. • Groups of 3-4 people • Take assigned section and answer the following question. • What requirements from employers are similar to those in the classroom? • List 2-3 of your rules that you see in the employee handbook. • Why is it important to have and maintain these standards in the classroom? • We will share some responses

23. How does this all relate?

24. The End Results BFA Students earn $4000 grant

25. What did you learn and how can you use it?