Christopher Keating

School Principal at @SMFSchools • Google Certified Educator • Believer in Restorative Practices • Proud uncle • Cleveland sports fan. Views are my own.

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

Collective Teacher Efficacy is not a slogan. It’s a system.

John Hattie ranks Collective Teacher Efficacy as the #1 influence on student achievement—with an effect size of 1.57. But too often, it’s used as a buzzword without understanding what it really takes to create it.

So what does it look like in action?

1. Common Goals + Shared Clarity

“When educators believe that together they can impact learning, it becomes a powerful driver of success.” – Jenni Donohoo
Schools with CTE don’t just have “mission statements”—they have laser-focused, measurable goals that everyone knows and works toward. That means:
•Clearly defined learning outcomes
•Aligned PLC goals
•Instructional practices that are anchored in student data

2. Embedded Collaboration
True collaboration isn’t just meeting together—it’s working together toward student outcomes. According to Donohoo, teams must:
•Analyze student work regularly
•Engage in joint problem-solving
•Use protocols that focus on impact, not just planning

This means moving beyond “what are we teaching?” to “what worked, for whom, and why?”

3. Leaders Who Create the Conditions
Hattie and Fullan emphasize that leadership matters most when it builds teacher belief and action. That looks like:
•Protecting time for high-quality collaboration
•Modeling vulnerability and data-informed decisions
•Celebrating progress based on evidence, not just effort

4. Evidence of Impact
You can’t build efficacy without results. Teachers need to see:
•Growth in student learning
•Patterns of success from specific practices
•Reflection tools that track progress over time

Regularly asking: What is our evidence that students are learning better because of what we did?

5. Psychological Safety and Trust
Without trust, CTE can’t exist. That means creating a culture where:
•It’s safe to share failure
•Staff value learning over looking good
•Feedback is normalized, not weaponized.

You don’t declare collective efficacy—you build it through systems, leadership, and focused work.

When educators believe they can—and actually see they are—making a difference, the entire school moves forward.

#CollectiveEfficacy #InstructionalLeadership #JohnHattie #Donohoo #PLCThatWorks #LeadingLearning #StudentImpact #SchoolCulture #TeacherGrowth
@VisibleLearning @MichaelFullan1 @Jenni_Donohoo

[SMFSchools @SMFSchools]

With the impending weather forecast and dangerously low temperatures, all Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22.

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

"Every school needs a school climate team that will keep a focused eye on creating and sustaining a positive, supportive climate for all students and staff."

Learn what this requires – and why it's worth it, via @edutopia.

https://t.co/tqwU4scQ6o

[edutopia @edutopia]

Many elementary students are prone to outbursts when they’re anxious, frustrated, or confused. 😤

These 19 teacher-tested strategies help young learners master a key life skill: emotional self-regulation. 😌 https://t.co/DufJjM6pdk

[SMFSchools @SMFSchools]

You still have time to register for 2024-2025 Kindergarten! Start your registration TODAY!
https://t.co/rIuXzs24TI Visit this link to get started!

[edutopia @edutopia]

Heard of the 9-minute theory? ⏱️ Find out how connecting with students for just 3 minutes, 3x a day, can build relationships and make learning easier. https://t.co/TABZMHvYVu

[edutopia @edutopia]

Too many popular strategies for teaching reading aren’t actually supported by research. We sifted through to find the ones that are most effective! 🔍

[SMFSchools @SMFSchools]

Get ready for the 2024 Back2School Buses4Bags Bash at SMFHS on August 17th! Join us for games, prizes, and more to support our kids of Stow & Munroe Falls! #Buses4Bags #CommunityEvent Check out all of the details here: https://t.co/P8WOphRu6S

[Christopher Keating @chriskeating52]

#SummerSolstice

[TCEA @TCEA]

Free #Reading Response Journal Prompts 📖

https://t.co/M2jLp1E8zU via Teaching with Nesli
#ela #writing #teachingideas

[Christopher Keating @chriskeating52]

@SenoritaWalton Have fun! Love both countries!

[Vouchers Hurt Ohio @VouchersHurtUs]

The mission is clear: Bleed public schools to feed private schools.
https://t.co/OzifgndiMX

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

This is important! 🙌
📷 Sylvia Duckworth

[Christopher Keating @chriskeating52]

Woodland Safety Patrollers of the Month! #SafetyPatrol @SMFSchools

[Christopher Keating @chriskeating52]

Mrs. Engle & 4th grade choir held a dress rehearsal for their performance tomorrow evening. They did a wonderful job! Great singers and performers. @SMFSchools #WoodlandSingers

[edutopia @edutopia]

Setting up your lesson so it’s clear what you want your students to learn—and how every activity relates—benefits you *and* your students. 🙌

[Christopher Keating @chriskeating52]

Lunch with Alex and Charlotte! #ProudPrincipal #PBIS @SMFSchools

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Behavior improves when students:
-Feel connected to the teacher, one another & the curriculum
-Believe success is possible
-Feel respected
-Are given responsibility
- Look forward to allowed moments of joy & laughter each day
What else would you add?
#StudentBehavior

[SMFSchools @SMFSchools]

The Superintendent search has been narrowed down to TWO finalists!
Join OSBA for a community forum on 4/22 at 6pm at Lakeview where you will have the chance to listen and learn, ask questions, and provide feedback to the Board of Education to help make their final decision.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Writing can improve learning in any subject—it’s research-backed! Give these engaging writing activities a try: https://t.co/BagICVhDzb