A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Ongoing professional development, constant review and analysis of successful attempts at the changes in learning opportunities and the increasing use of technology offer momentum." Bringing a technology agenda forward with the intention of improving student understanding and demonstrated success is essential.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Begin with meticulous planning using the information provided in the key focus areas previously covered above. Then think about strategies to inform and educate families as to what their kids can expect. Digital leadership compels us to meet them where they are and engage in two-way communications using a hybrid approach.

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Pedagogy Social Justice K-12 EdTech 546

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Sustainable change relies on understanding people, culture, and processes. Principals can use social media for communication, public relations, branding, professional development, and opportunity. grow professionally by establishing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) , follow specific hashtags (#).

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Education EdTech Educational Technology Professional Development 341

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2015

One must realize that change is really hard and a commitment to see the process through is vital if the end goal is cultural transformation that sticks. From that point on several change initiatives were implemented and sustained resulting in a culture that worked better for our students and staff.

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Leadership Cultures Professional Development Teaching 365

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Image credit: [link] It was our desire and quest to create a school culture and learning environments that were more reminiscent of the real world that our learners would soon be a part of that drove change in this area. This information was then passed on to Ron and each student that filled out the form was granted access.

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High School Professional Development Cultures Education Policy 350

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2010

As a result, I have seen my own knowledge increase in these areas, participated in exciting professional development opportunities, presented at both my school and at other events on web 2.0, and begun to collaboratively change the culture of my school. Conference educational technology Professional Development Vision'

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Professional Development EdTech Educational Technology Leadership 265

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Makerspaces have moved from fringe initiatives to vibrant components of school culture. Image credit Expectations are also changing in a knowledge and information-based society where information can easily be accessed from virtually anywhere. How are we adapting and evolving?

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Leadership Cultures Professional Development Tradition 288

Digital Promise

MARCH 3, 2015

As instruction becomes increasingly personalized for students, teachers are ready for those same principles to drive their on-going professional development. "Teachers If we focus on learning and development, teachers know where they need to go." The need and demand for personalized professional development is growing.

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Professional Development Leadership Elementary School Tradition 94

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2018

In a sense, I wasn’t pushed to be innovative or bring about substantive changes that genuinely impact school culture in powerful ways. However, we must understand that opportunities will not just drop in our laps if a culture of possibility is not developed. Challenges morphed into excuses, and in the end, nothing changed.

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Cultures Leadership Professional Development Education 319

TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It outlines strategies and principles for fostering a culture of mutual respect, trust, and shared vision, highlighting teachers and principals’ critical roles in student success. A collaborative culture where teachers and principals work closely is crucial for overcoming these challenges.

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Professional Development Cultures Leadership Tradition 227

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

More time and emphasis was placed on managerial tasks rather than those that could transform the culture of the school. This was due to a lack of information on better ways of doing things. It really clicked after I applied what I had learned to transform the culture of NMHS. In my opinion, this is not a wise choice.

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Professional Development Cultures Tradition Education 286

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development. The IPA doesn’t just look at innovation.

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Artifacts Leadership Digital Resources Cultures 263

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

This past April I was fortunate enough to have been asked to speak at the Moanalua High School Professional Development Conference in Honolulu, HI. It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation. For more information and to register click HERE.

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Leadership Professional Development Cultures High School 272

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. The content they shared included policies, procedures, pedagogical techniques, and professional development, but more importantly, tangible improvement results. The result has been a double-edged sword.

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Professional Development Cultures Research Teaching 292

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

With all the many state mandates and district directed professional development, as well as time after school devoted to grading and lesson planning, in her mind and many others, time was not readily available. Who was I to disagree, as her words were stark fact. Now you see why my Assistant Principal was not happy with me at first.

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Artifacts Professional Development Lesson Plan High School 311

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

We have seen many shifts in terms of instruction, communication, and learning at NMHS resulting in a transformative culture that is more in line to meet the needs of our students. The third small change was realizing that students had to be instrumental in any effort to transform the culture of our school. So what changed?

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Archiving Professional Development Cultures High School 275

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Everything is changing -- the world, learners, job market, technology, access to information -- the sad reality though is that schools are not.

Pedagogy 229

Pedagogy Leadership Professional Development Cultures 229

ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

While thoughtful assessment design and implementation are necessary for student success, building a strong assessment culture in schools is often overlooked but equally important. ISTE is collaborating with the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA) to explore the characteristics of a healthy assessment culture.

Cultures 106

Cultures Professional Development Teaching Research 106

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2017

Mandates and top-down directives rarely become embedded and sustained components of school culture because once the focus changes (and it always does) then all the time, energy, and frustration transfers to the new initiative. Taking action to make things better leads to a culture of excellence. So there you have it.

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Leadership Cultures Professional Development Tradition 250

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2021

Establishing a strong culture of coaching, however, requires structures to be in place in a school or district such as designated time for coaching, and ongoing professional development for coaches and administrators.

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Cultures Professional Development Leadership Tradition 122

Edthena

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Improving school culture is high on many school leaders’ lists of building priorities. But cultivating a strong school culture doesn’t happen without intentional thought and planning. Why is this key to improving school culture ? Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below, as well as links to the full resources.

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Cultures Psychology Professional Development Classroom Management 106

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

As educational leaders we should be modeling, supporting, and collaborating with our respective staffs to create a vibrant school culture that fosters risk-taking and innovation. Social media provides free tools to enhance public relations, celebrate student/staff accomplishments, and keep all stakeholders informed 24/7.

Leadership 254

Leadership EdTech Educational Technology Professional Development 254

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 14, 2024

But over the last ten years, whenever I set out to find information about teaching strategies, educational resources, technology for schools, or pretty much anything related to improving learning for our students, someone would inevitably pipe up and say, “Librarians can also help with that.” That was about it.

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Library Pedagogy Advocacy Professional Development 359

TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Information and Communication Overloading (ICO) and “Mindful Media” contributed by Dr. Domenico Meschino In today’s digital age, children are immersed in many online activities that shape their daily lives. Social media has become integral to their social landscape, with platforms like YouTube capturing their attention.

Critical Thinking 232

Critical Thinking Professional Development Digital Resources Library 232

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Little did I know that I would be leaving with a wealth of information that could have the potential to radically transform the learning culture at New Milford High School. Recommendations: More professional development would go a long way in assisting the staff to effectively integrate the laptops in each school.

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K-12 Elementary School Professional Development History 262

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Individuals and organizations that embrace this mindset shift develop dynamic behaviors that impact their organizational culture while leading to school improvement. See what’s worked for successful entrepreneurs who’ve met their own goals, and find a fit for your continuing professional development.

Leadership 230

Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking 230

ED Surge

APRIL 29, 2022

As workplaces, schools can intentionally structure systems and provide resources that decrease some of these barriers, such as addressing the scarcity of dedicated services and supporting educators through convoluted insurance hurdles that make it even harder to seek professional help.

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Cultures Education Elementary School High School 116

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Voice Educators, both teachers and administrators, should have a say in many elements that influence a school’s learning culture. Planning professional learning – How many of us dreaded professional development (PD) days? Image credit: www.peoplematters.in

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Education Advocacy Leadership Professional Development 212

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2011

Other major responsibilities include evaluations, budget preparation, development of action plans, mentoring, and professional development. The answer is simple, to become better in order to improve the teaching and learning culture at my school. If I find value in the information, I retweet it.

Leadership 223

Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology Cultures 223

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

When and where do you learn–school organized professional development, engaging on social media, listening to podcasts, online courses, reading books or blogs? Which of these strategies have you found most useful in continuing your informal education? How might giving students more choice and voice impact your classroom culture?

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Lesson Plan Professional Development Cultures Teaching 154

Edthena

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

But sometimes video self reflection mixed with other types of evidence analysis can improve the professional development experience. Explorations enable all organizations to implement research-informed strategies for evidence-based learning within a professional development cycle. Explorations™ is our answer.

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Professional Development Artifacts Cultures Research 45

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

As classroom coaching grows rapidly as a form of teacher professional development, districts are increasingly outfitting schools with not just one, but multiple coaches, with each playing a different role. School leaders and coaches should collaborate to compile information related to each coaching role.

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Professional Development Cultures Research Teaching 134

ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2024

She notes that the partnership aims to avoid “parachuting,” the phenomenon when large research institutions extract information from communities that have fewer resources or fail to tap into local expertise. As we exchange information, that's also going both ways, right. It's an opportunity for us.

Education 129

Education K-12 Cultures Project-Based Learning 129

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

When her children moved to the next grade, we met with their new teachers to share background information to build continuity of support. This includes the academic achievement commonly referenced by “learning loss,” but reaches beyond it to institutional knowledge and school culture. That is not easily replaced.

Social Justice 145

Social Justice Leadership Cultures Professional Development 145

The Hechinger Report

MAY 11, 2023

The second-year teacher has made it her mission to help students sift through the barrage of complex and often incorrect information on the internet today. Museums have largely escaped the culture wars roiling many school districts and are still seen as trusted institutions.

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Museum Teaching Professional Development Government 132

Edthena

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

There are often scenarios where you may want to influence or help steer a school leader or manager in the right direction with more information. Asking questions will give you background information to help you understand your boss’s perspective as you work toward a solution. Teachers’ professional learning needs are changing.

K-12 98

K-12 Professional Development EdTech Leadership 98

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In a new study published this summer, pre-K educators in New York City saw clear benefits to students speaking multiple languages but found that more professional development and support was needed to fully embrace those languages and cultures in the classroom. Educators agreed that there were gaps in their understanding.

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Professional Development Leadership Cultures Research 97