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4 Steps for Continuous Improvement

A Principal's Reflections

Then, attend and implement strategies gleaned from professional learning. You can also leverage professional learning communities (PLCs), personal learning networks (PLNs), or other growth opportunities. Grow by reflecting to identify gaps in practice.

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#EDvice: Do You Want to be "Developed"?

A Principal's Reflections

Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. In this piece of #EDvice below, I dive into a mindset shift from professional development to professional learning.

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Collaboration is the Lifeblood of Change

A Principal's Reflections

This includes prep periods, common planning time, and professional learning opportunities, which I will elaborate on later in this post. When and if time becomes a challenge, consider developing or leveraging a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to connect and engage with like-minded educators who share the same desire to grow.

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Improvement is Always Possible

A Principal's Reflections

Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as social media and web browsing Prioritize passions and interests related to your position or responsibilities Seek collegial support as these people know you and your culture best.

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10 Ways to Grow as a Pedagogical Leader

A Principal's Reflections

Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. These suggestions should be clear, straightforward, actionable, and timely.

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A Model to Solve a Few Professional Learning Challenges | #digilead

A Principal's Reflections

It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation. This was the fourteenth time the school had put on the event and it was awesome to see and meet so many passionate educators on a Saturday. This is not fair to say the least.

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Making Time vs Finding Time

A Principal's Reflections

Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. Consider flipping your faculty meetings.