A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

I am proud to announce Worlds of Learning @ New Milford High School , a digital badge professional learning platform. The idea behind this platform is to provide professional learning with a pinch of gamification. ?For putting their learnings into practice in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

Professional learning It is hard to meet goals and expectations to improve learning if consistent support is absent. Professional learning develops and strengthens the expertise of teachers and administrators so they are better equipped to meet the needs of all learners.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

Here is how educational leaders can champion personalized professional learning for their teachers: Needs Assessment: Start with the Individual One-size-fits-all professional development (PD) is a recipe for disengagement. A shift to personalized professional learning can change this dynamic. Desimone, L.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

Ability to join specific communities aligned to professional learning needs and interests.Be Watch and participate in live webinars aligned to professional learning communities that are of interest to you. Each webinar has also been aligned to the national professional development standards.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 23, 2022

That means no meetings, phone calls, emails, or mandated professional development. However, professional learning support is also imperative, and there are other time-sensitive strategies that can be implemented. Scaling professional learning is hard. It is even more challenging during a pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

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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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

The key is to continue to ensure systemic use K-12 to support pedagogically-sound blended learning , self-paced activities, and the continuation of quality learning during extended school closures. It can also set the state to the creation of a viable virtual learning option for students who prefer this model.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

Leading professional learning, teaching a lesson, participating in a PLC (professional learning community), or flipping a faculty meeting are all ways that leaders can model the same practices that they want their staff to embrace. This is just one example. In my opinion, this statement pertains to any author or speaker.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

As much as Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s) as well as other blended and virtual options have begun to compensate for the challenges that isolated and rural areas of the world face, many educators appreciate and still find great value in face-to-face learning experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

While this is undoubtedly important, it is also vital to gather input on professional learning and resources that are needed— more of this down the road. From here, specific requests can be made for professional learning support on personalized strategies. It’s no shock that their number one response is time.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace. This might be one of the most valuable lessons learned during the pandemic and can be a catalyst to re-envision learning when schools re-open. Digital amplifies this process.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Professional Learning Change will only succeed if the right supports are in place. Vision, purpose, and strategy become wasted efforts if job-embedded and ongoing professional learning is not in place. Learning is the fuel of leadership. Change leaders understand this and use each strategically.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

There should be no catch when a class is covered, and it should be up to the teacher as to how he or she will use this opportunity to either grade, prepare lessons, attend professional learning, observe peers, or just put up their feet and relax. If possible, try to eliminate all of these.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Thus, providing support in the form of professional learning is something that all districts and schools should be investing in, whether internally or externally.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Professional Learning Typical means of professional development (PD) such as drive-by events, one-off workshops, or book studies, while having value, will not lead to impactful virtual learning at scale. There needs to be a shift from “PD” to professional learning that is ongoing, job-embedded, and research-aligned.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. What are your exemplars of effective remote or hybrid teaching and learning, and why?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Building principals and teachers working together to process and reflect on each coaching visit combined with an intrinsic motivation to improve epitomize outcome-based professional learning goals. For more remote and hybrid learning strategies and resources click HERE. Under the current circumstances, I would agree.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. While others might disagree, such as my mom, I pride myself on being extremely resourceful. However, this was not always my strength.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

Facilitating professional learning using video conferencing tools is exhausting. A healthy combination of sound pedagogy, professional learning support, feedback, and reflection will help any educator grow and improve their craft. I need to get something off my chest. Have you heard of Zoom fatigue?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

Imagine being matched with the best possible professional learning consultant(s) aligned to virtually every focus area, technique, initiative, tool, or strategy in education. Just like for our learners, professional learning needs to be personalized and differentiated. Learn more on my website.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

Read the post Read the post At the International Center for Leadership in Education ( ICLE ), we have developed research and evidence-based professional learning solutions to scale personalized strategies that are integral for learner success in a post-pandemic world.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides. The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Actionable data : Technology has made it much easier to routinely collect data that can be used to monitor progress, offer quality feedback, analyze in professional learning communities (PLCs), and then provide needed student support through personalization.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

Will kids go back to school or continue to learn remotely? How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? It will also require research-based, evidence-driven professional learning, and provides educators with practical strategies that can be implemented right away.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). A standout example of this is Quest Academy Junior High School in Utah.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit. If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

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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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

For example, I really appreciate Michael Ford pushing me in this direction when he asked me to create a choice board as part of a professional learning date with his staff. Another fundamental change was intentionally developing ways to personalize the experience for those I am fortunate to work with in my role.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Not only was there a focus on solid instruction, but we also provided numerous supports for our teachers in the form of ongoing and job-embedded professional learning opportunities. If the expectation was to integrate technology with purpose to support or enhance learning, we made sure everyone was prepared to do just that.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2023

Below are some of the startefgies I shared in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Picture prompt Real-world problem of the day Current event or personal story Open-ended writing prompt that sparks inquiry and creativity Riddle Short, engaging video followed by a turn and talk Sensory exploration If we want to improve outcomes, in the classrooms (..)

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2022

Transitioning from a traditional to a more personalized culture emphasizes equity while providing learning spaces that are more reflective of the real world. For growth to be the standard, ongoing and job-embedded professional learning is needed as opposed to drive-by events and one-off PD days.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

First and foremost, make the time to learn, grown, and get better as opposed to finding the time. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

No matter which path you choose, here are some ideas to consider: Teach a class Facilitate professional learning Participate in your own PLC with staff Create pathways for staff to provide you with routine feedback Write curriculum Curate and share evidence of how your work impacts outcomes Where do you see an opportunity to set an example?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Professional Learning For all the previous focus areas listed above to be addressed and implemented successfully, professional learning will be needed. Unfortunately, difficult decisions lie ahead, similar to the Great Recession from 2007 - 2009.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

An equitable learning culture at the district and school level can only be created through the development of policies, procedures, and vision that result in systems geared toward supporting the uniqueness of all learners. There also must be ongoing professional learning for teachers, coaches, administrators, and other related staff.

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