John Cafagna

Your Data and Leadership Partner specializing in Professional Learning Communities, as well as Oakland University Teacher Prep instructor.

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I am excited to announce that I will be presenting at the Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Conference: Generative AI in Education conference.

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I am honored to be featured in this fun little piece from the Oakland University School of Education and Human Services Newsletter

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This note that was waiting for me on the whiteboard before class brings joy to my heart and a little tear to my eye.

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Early registration is still open. Educational leaders, come network, plan, and learn with us on August 1st!

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Attention educators & school leaders! Join us for Educational Planning Summit on August 1, 2023, in Shelby Twp. Get ahead for the upcoming school year with expert insights on leadership, planning, data, & more. Register now at https://t.co/KBXpawSrY4 for $20 off! #EdLeadership

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Attention educators & school leaders! Join us for Educational Planning Summit on August 1, 2023, in Shelby Twp. Get ahead for the upcoming school year with expert insights on leadership, planning, data, & more. Register now at https://t.co/KBXpawSrY4 for $20 off! #EdLeadership

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It's a beautiful day to take a little walk around campus. before teaching my 2:30 class.

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30 minutes away from my first of three sessions at @MI_MAMSE conference. #mamse23

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I'm excited to present 3 sessions this Saturday at the 2023 @MI_MAMSE Conference. I will be speaking on PLC and data topics throughout the afternoon.

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Want a chance to win a Amazon Fire TV 50” Omni Series? You’ll need to be in attendance at the 2023 MAMSE Conference! Anyone who attends is entered into the drawing!

Thanks to Horace Mann - Stacey Robinson Agency for your raffle donation!

To register: https://t.co/yyoq8pPZJN

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Since I'm in ocean city to work with teachers, I might as well see the ocean...

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Reflection Day #5: I used to think that all standards and topics were equally important, but now I think grade-level standards need to be prioritized so students can enter next school year with a deep understanding of the must-know, essential concepts.

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@TFerribyThomas I agree completely Tesha! Unfortunately for me the great teams I experienced collaborated almost accidentally because we were friends with classrooms near one another. We must encourage school leaders provide teacher teams with the purposeful support needed to thrive every year.

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Reflection Day #4: I used to think I could close my door, plan my lessons, and teach all on my own, but now I realize my best years as teacher were with a collaborative team with whom I could not only bounce ideas but who would help support me both educationally and emotionally.

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Day 3 of my #IUsedToThink, Now I Think Reflection for 2022: I used to think that exposing students to technology in the classroom was important, but now I think students need to be active in their technology use not just to enhance their learning but to transform it.

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#IUsedToThink, Now I Think #2)I used to think I failed my students when they didn’t learn in my arbitrary timeline,but now I think every student learns at their own pace, & it's presumptuous of me to define a strict timeline for when a learner is able be “unconsciously competent”

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"I used to think, now I think" reflection #1) I used to think that standardized testing was a waste of time, but now I think educational testing of students is necessary for educators for the same reasons that medical testing of patients is necessary for doctors. #IUsedToThink

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1) I used to think that standardized testing was a waste of time, but now I think educational testing of students is necessary for educators for the same reasons that medical testing of patients is necessary for doctors. #IUsedToThink

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During our last class this semester at Oakland University,I was reminded how powerful the “I used to think…Now I think” routine can be not only for teacher prep students but also for experienced educators like myself. Over the next couple of weeks I'm going share a few of my own

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Almost game time here in Cincinnati Public Schools where I will work with kindergarten teachers today!

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"If you don't have anyone within your organization who can understand the data you gather, then that data is useless."
#TheInnovativeExecutive

My take:
An individual who can make data accessible adds value to the organization/team.

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@DrBernia @WalledLkSchools Congratulations! Well deserved!