Admin, donโt let parents bypass the teacher and come to you first with an issue. Let them know the teacher is in control of classroom & they need to discuss with teacher first. This lets the parents know that you support the teacher and that they canโt manipulate the system.
Three great days at MASSP this week. Thanks to @PrinRipmaster Colin Ripmaster for teaching us the 5D+ Rubric at the Rater Reliability Workshop. @Lakewood_AD
School administrators who are planning to implement change in their buildings need to pay special attention and be careful & deliberate as to how we share new information and initiatives with teachers. #MASSPAlignment
By using the Common Priorities Cycle as a guide in a schools PLCs it will emphasize that collaborative activities are aligned. -Wiggins & McTighe (2005) #MASSPAlignment
Taking the Curriculum & Instruction Alignment Course through Michigan Virtual. According to Mike Schmoker, a common curriculum, sound lessons, and authentic literacy are the key elements for a school to perform well. #MASSPAlignment