The changes to how instruction is being delivered across the nation are difficult to comprehend. I have been focused on classroom instruction in the traditional sense for decades and it has taken me some time to find how I can contribute to this current reality in K-12 education. Over the past weeks, I have had […]
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I’ve been reading a plethora of articles and participating in just as many, if not more webinars/live streams from a variety of educational leaders. I typically find these resources on my social media feeds. In fact, I created a “best of” list in my last post and highly recommend that you check it out and
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First, a little bit about me…this is my 32nd year as an educator. During this time, I have had the pleasure of serving in a wide variety of roles, which have contributed to my passion for high-quality teacher practice. Below are some of these roles: High school science teacher New teacher mentor High school dean
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What is a walk-through? It depends on the school culture. It could be a 5-10 minutes, scheduled or unscheduled, informal observation. It is more intentional than a classroom visit, which can be more interactive and casual. A walk-through has a particular focus, usually grounded in a particular standard of practice. What is the value of
A Bit of Context Many districts in California and some districts across the nation have teachers develop annual goals and objectives (G/O). As one might imagine, there are a wide range of expectations between districts. Here are a few: Some have every teachers create them every year, whether or not they are being formally evaluated,
A Few Points to Ponder As You Continue on Your Instructional Leadership Journey… Being a school administrator can be overwhelming, especially when classroom observations are added to to the mix. Make every minute you are in classrooms count, without creating endless paperwork that there isn’t time to complete. Get started by reading How School Administrators Provide
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Have you ever informally walked through classrooms and had teachers want to talk about what you observed? 1. Be aware of the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) and accompanying elements. Simple, right? Know the overall focus of each standard and some general descriptors within the standards. The CSTP Placemat is a simple
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Did you ever feel that your feedback to your teachers after a classroom observation may not have been meaningful? This article will help you to begin to build the skills needed to ensure that your feedback is evidence-based, clear, and targeted…in other words, MEANINGFUL. Why This Is An Important Skill to Develop It establishes a
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