Service Learning and Community Engagement for School Leaders Grades K-12 belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter school teams and classroom routines, community routines and natural environments. In Service Learning and Community Engagement for School Leaders Grades K-12, for this course, the practical stakes show up in feasible school-based support, stronger collaboration, and better student participation, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →This presentation explores the critical role of service learning and community engagement in K–12 educational leadership, emphasizing how school leaders can foster meaningful partnerships between schools and communities. Service learning, a pedagogical approach that integrates academic learning with community service, empowers students to develop civic responsibility, empathy, and real-world problem-solving skills. For school leaders, strategically incorporating service learning into the curriculum not only enriches student learning but also strengthens school-community relationships and enhances school culture. We will examine best practices, leadership strategies, and policy implications for implementing effective service learning programs. Through case studies and research-based insights, leaders can cultivate a shared vision, mobilize community resources, and support teachers in designing impactful service projects. Ultimately, our objective is to recognize that service learning and community engagement are vital components of transformational school leadership, contributing to student achievement, equity, and community well-being.
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Gerri Bayles is a passionate and visionary elementary school principal with over 33 years of experience in education. Currently serving as the principal of Lanes Mill Elementary School, she is proud to lead a school that is a thriving center of academic excellence, inclusion, and community engagement.Ms. Bayles is a mother of three and a grandmother to her granddaughter Harper. Her career as a classroom teacher, quickly earned a reputation for her innovative teaching strategies and deep commitment to student success. Her classroom consistently demonstrated high levels of achievement and student growth, leading to her appointment as an instructional leader developing an Elementary STEM program, an assistant principal, culminating in being a Principal of a K-5 Elementary school.After earning her Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Ms. Bayles stepped into the role of assistant principal. Under her leadership, Veterans Elementary School has seen significant improvements in literacy rates, student attendance, and parent involvement. She implemented school-wide initiatives focused on social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive teaching, making the school a model in the district. She transformed the school courtyard into a teaching space with farm to table produce and a special needs touch area. Ms. Bayles also built an in school food pantry to create opportunities for the students and in need to have food security.Ms. Bayles believes in building strong, collaborative relationships with teachers, students, and families. She prioritizes staff development and supports teachers with the tools and training they need to meet the diverse needs of their learners. Her open-door policy and hands-on leadership style have fostered a positive school climate where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.In recognition of her contributions, Ms. Bayles has been honored as Governor’s Teacher of the Year 2004 & 2016, Rat Radio Teacher’s Who Rock, The District Award for Grant Writing for Hydro and Aquaponics Programs, Who’s Who in Teaching, and Women Leaders Across America.Ms. Bayles is from a family of educators where her father was a principal and Superintendent, her mother a teacher, placing great value on education. Ms. Bayles is a role model for aspiring educators and leaders and believes that mentoring new teachers is a priority in education. . She continues to advocate for equity in education and strives daily to create an environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.When not at school, she enjoys mentoring young educators, spending time with her family, and working to empower young men and women in the community through volunteer opportunities.
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