A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2022

These events served as catalysts for challenging the status quo and working to usher in more innovative practices that were more aligned with preparing our learners for current and future success. 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

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

No matter the impact, the aftermath of disruptive events can set the stage for innovative change by focusing on the “3 C’s” – convalesce, conceptualize, create. Convalesce Recovery is often needed after disruptive events, which was clearly evident in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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. However, this was not always my strength. In all honesty, though, I was just doing what I was taught, and thought were the best ways to grow.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 31, 2022

Learning is a personal process, not an event. As students work to answer scaffolded questions while grappling with solving real-world problems, their process will look different. Hence, there will be many learning paths towards and eventually into Quad D.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive. The 420 lessons in the program, called Ripple Effects, cover core SEL skills as well as personal topics ranging from anxiety, bullying and marijuana to managing fears around an undocumented parent.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 28, 2022

In Good to Great, Jim Collins shares the following: Great leaders look out the window to apportion credit to factors outside themselves when things go well (and if they cannot find a specific person or event to give credit to, they credit good luck). Windows and mirrors can be powerful leadership tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Have you ever paid money to go and watch a professional sporting event, play, or musical? What drives you to spend money and attend these events? Regardless of your rationale, it is essential to understand that there is so much going on behind the scenes leading up to the culminating event that you pay to watch. Context matters.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone you want Organize your learning environment such as email, physical space, and support materials to make the most of all available time Seek out challenging experiences that will push your practice to new levels Improvement is a process, not a singular event.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 19, 2022

In the event that the meeting begins to veer out of control, table it for another time. Preparing for any conversation before communicating with a difficult personality is also an excellent practice. If possible, do this in a private setting face-to-face.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 30, 2021

Learning is and should be treated as a process, not an event. In Chapter 4 of Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , I dive into these practical and realistic strategies and many others that can help learn stick for all kids. When it is all said and done, the key takeaway is more significant levels of empowerment and ownership.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 14, 2021

While one-and-done and drive-by events are great at establishing the why once the excitement dies down, people are often clamoring to figure out how to make what they just heard a reality in their specific context.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2022

Change is a process, not an event. Clearly articulate how the change will improve professional practice resulting in improved student learning and achievement. Be patient (to a point). Treat your colleague like a student and remember how satisfying and rewarding it was when you helped that student succeed.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

One-and-done events might get everyone pumped up and excited, but what comes next? Like change, learning is a process, not an event. Even though this is a great start, there have to be other associated elements to make it a valuable and worthwhile endeavor. The same can be said about drive-by professional development.

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Archiving Leadership Professional Development Tradition 409

TeachThought

JULY 29, 2024

Below is a together a list of the best calendar apps for iOS to help you streamline your planning and ensure you never miss an important event. Google Calendar Features : Smart event suggestions, integration with Google services, multiple calendar support, reminders, goals, and tasks.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Follow conferences and events from afar. When at an event add the designated # to your messages that share not only the thoughts and ideas of presenters but also ones unique to you. Educate your stakeholders on the why, how, and what, as it relates to hashtags. Don’t assume that they know what these are or how to use them.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Those who step up to the plate to lead change understand it is a process, not an event. Provide autonomy to those who are already on board while focusing more time and effort supporting staff who are not yet willing to change.

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TeachThought

JULY 20, 2024

Pattern Recognition: Engage students in activities that require them to recognize patterns, such as trends in historical events or sequences of numbers. Historical Data Analysis: Analyze historical data to identify trends and demonstrate how AI forecasts future events.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2022

While you might not be able to control the actions of others fully, you can work to ensure that you are fully present during conversations, meetings, and professional learning events. Listen intently when warranted, ask questions, avoid interrupting, use non-verbal language, and most importantly, stay off your devices.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2020

The majority of educators will agree that one and done, as well as drive-by days or events, don’t lead to meaningful changes to practice at scale. More relevant professional learning If there was ever a time to transform professional learning, it is now.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 25, 2023

Patience Leadership is not an isolated event but an ongoing process. Effective leaders prioritize efficacy in ideas, strategies, decisions, and programs while embracing accountability. The result is scalability. Meaningful change seldom occurs rapidly, and transforming a culture requires time and patience.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2016

For many, district professional development is a one-size-fits-all isolated event with no follow-up or support. More often than not, professional development is something that is done to educators as opposed to an experience that they truly value for growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Just like with learning, it's a process, not an event. When it comes to leadership, there is no one right way or quick fix. Another given is that no matter where your practice lies, or that of your staff, there are always areas to improve. Herein is why I stated the following in Disruptive Thinking : Chase growth, not perfection.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Specifically, students will learn about the main events of this period. After learning about twelve essential events, students will create a timeline to illustrate the Civil Rights Movement. They will include a two-sentence response describing the event. There is even a rubric and sample project for easy grading.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Support and feedback Work smarter, not harder Share your work Remove silos 24/7 inspiration Acquire resources Collaborate locally and globally Track conferences/events (#) Latest innovative ideas On the go learning So what would you add to this list? Hence I have developed an initial list of reasons why every leader should have a PLN.

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Leadership Humanities Cultures Education 387

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

In schools, feedback should not be merely a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that fosters continuous learning and development. Whether it comes from administrators, peers, consultants, or self-assessment, feedback offers insights that help educators identify areas for improvement and build upon their strengths.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Below are just a few quick ideas that can be implemented quickly: 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 Be sure to take advantage of the opening minutes of each class.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 1, 2018

It is through this line of thinking that we start viewing these external situations or events as excuses for why we can’t do what we want to do. What struck me about the summary above is that if we continue to make excuses, they can become a habit.

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TeachThought

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

or ‘Why was this event important?’ Extending Questions : Questions meant to continue to lead a discussion, assessment, or ‘learning event,’ often after a ‘successful’ event immediately prior. This can also focus on metacognition–one’s thinking over time and how it has changed, etc.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2017

As change is a process, not an event, discussions, feedback, and reflection can and should take time in order to make the best decision possible. A hallmark of great leadership is creating the conditions to arrive at consensus when major decisions will impact the entire school or district.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 16, 2021

The “ clean slate” moment, as I have called it, saw resilient educators rise to the occasion in response to the most challenging event ever to impact the profession. Many important lessons were learned, and innovative change was implemented at scale in a short period of time. We must keep it that way.

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Cultures Leadership Teaching Research 407

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Types of sets can include the following: Short video clips Relevant writing prompts Riddles Personal stories or real-world scenarios Current events Picture prompts Props Open-ended questions For more context, check out this video.

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Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan Research 446

HistoryRewriter

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These frameworks help students classify and organize components of a historical event into mental models for higher levels of understanding. Almost every historical event or unit can be filtered through these lenses. Come and share how you get your students excited about comparing actions and events over different periods of time.

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Pedagogy Social Studies History Research 234

HistoryRewriter

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This intimate, one-day event is designed to help you teach more and grade less. These FREE lesson frames are crafted to be easily adapted and highly effective, ensuring you leave the event with practical strategies you can apply immediately. Meet the Experts This special event will feature teacher-leaders in the EduProtocols community.

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Museum Professional Development Social Studies Teaching 246

TeachThought

AUGUST 20, 2024

Question Formal or informal inquiries to understand Example: During a history lesson, the teacher encourages students to ask questions about the motivations of historical figures, prompting deeper understanding and critical discussions about historical events.

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Critical Thinking K-12 History Research 348

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2018

Relevance must be student based: the student’s life, the student’s family, and friends, the student’s community, the world today, current events, etc. The point here is that consistent efforts must be made to integrate interdisciplinary connections and authentic contexts to impart value to our learners.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 19, 2019

System-wide success hinges on viewing change as a process , not an event. After focusing at the individual level, it is essential to look beyond ourselves and towards the bigger picture. As the adage goes, there is no “I” in team.

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History 376