How can you make sure teachers are gaining value from professional learning?
Check out this guide from @LearningForward to assess your approach in collaboration with your staff.
https://t.co/1BHeBgRR53
⏸️ School leaders, take a moment to reflect and reset! It’s never too late to align your actions with your beliefs.
Check out this tool from partner @UnboundedEd to stay grounded and focused! 💫
https://t.co/3YBtK6j8TV
What’s the antidote for sit-and-get PD that fades as soon as the workshop is over? At this school, it’s weekly low-stakes labs where teachers learn strategies together—and then practice them in teams. 🙌
Teachers at this elementary school found that “I do, we do, you do” made their kids overly dependent on them for solutions—so they overhauled their math curriculum.
We had a data meeting this week.
❌We didn’t look at numbers.
❌We didn’t look at who wasn’t yet at benchmark.
❌We didn’t even plan next steps.
We simply went around the room and celebrated milestones students have reached.
‼️Maybe they just learned to write their name.
‼️Maybe they are repeating a grade level and are no longer need Tier 3 intervention.
‼️Maybe they are academically inclined but have recently made drastic social and behavioral improvements.
Let’s be sure we are taking the time to celebrate our kiddos for simply reaching their personal best.
Is there a time and a place for dissecting and reflecting on data? YES. Analyzing data is essential. But there’s also a time to pause, soak up the growth, and celebrate the milestones. Why? Because data is more than just about the numbers. Behind each "number" is a human who simply wants to be reach their best. These moments remind us [teachers] of our purpose and keep us grounded on the hardest days.
Teachers are amazing. Let’s make sure we take the time to help them see the impact they’re making. 🤍
What's one piece of advice you'd give a new leader about creating & using a powerful school improvement plan?
(Inspiration via @HMHCo at the link ⬇️)
https://t.co/UABmuTBfSn
How do you make the most of each classroom observation – and the opportunities it creates?
Check out insights and coach-tested tools via leader @mrshowell24! https://t.co/Cp9irxkftL
A comprehensive teacher evaluation includes:
How are you/family doing?
What PD opportunities would you like to explore next year?
How can I best support you right now?
How do you collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching practices?
How can we leverage your strengths better?
Check out this "punch card" for teacher peer observation from P @Nickiatquest:
"It models to our students that we are a team and we support each other."
❤️ Mathematicians can ___.
🧡 Mathematicians are ___.
💚 Mathematicians have ___.
Students fill in the blanks to describe their own vision of a mathematician identity.
(Chart created by educator @MissHElmi's students, based on the work of educator Amy Lemons) #MTBoS#ITeachMath