A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 19, 2018

It is really about helping kids develop many of the qualities and characteristics in life that cannot be measured with an actual number such as leadership, commitment, perseverance, motivation, self-discipline, teamwork, resilience, enthusiasm, and reliability. Coaching is so much more than the result of a game, match, or competition.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 5, 2014

Image credit: [link] As I was doing some research recently for a presentation, I came across a fantastic slide that really put into perspective the concept of excuses. “If Provide a clear rationale for change tied to research and examples from other schools where these initiatives have been successfully implemented.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Consider providing opportunities for staff to spread their wings by heading up committees, planning professional learning, and working side-by-side with you to develop new courses, electives, and schedules. Move away from drive-by professional development and blanket approaches to personalized, job-embedded models.

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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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ED Surge

JANUARY 25, 2023

Despite my love for learning, I strongly disliked most professional development sessions. The way sessions were facilitated often contradicted research-based teaching strategies. On the contrary, teachers want professional learning that is practical, engaging and relevant. Homrich-Knieling, they actually listened!

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

These commonly arrive in the form of internal professional development initiatives that chew up a great deal of time, but rarely achieve the types of systemic changes that are intended. The fact that there is no valid research base to support these mandates just builds greater resentment for the change process.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2019

Over the years, I have not shied away from discussing the need to align ideas and strategies to research as well as evidence that shows in some way that there is an improvement in student outcomes. I’d even go as far as to say that it is our duty, something I elaborate greatly on in Digital Leadership. How has leadership changed?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. It starts at the top with leadership. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2015

The onset of the process is typically fraught with challenges such as overcoming the status quo, a mentality of if it isn’t broke why fix it, fear, a void of leadership somewhere in the hierarchy of schools, lack of knowledge on initiating change, no clear vision, too many initiatives at once, naysayers/antagonists, and a one size fits all approach.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Traditional Grading Practices and Homework There is a great deal of research out there that supports changes to how educators grade and the use of homework. In light of what the research says and the negative impact on our learners, it has been difficult for educators and schools to let go of these two practices.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

One of the most powerful can be quality research, especially peer-reviewed studies. When trying to get the ball moving, leverage quality research. In this piece of #EDvice I discuss to vital role research plays in both initiating and sustaining the change process. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(4), 357-377.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

As much as this has been a game-changer for so many, we now have better access to research and evidence of improved student outcomes to really hone in on the types of changes that are needed in classrooms, schools, and districts across the world. More supports are needed. There is always a new program being purchased.

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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.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By addressing the current challenges in education, promoting professional development, and prioritizing emotional well-being, this article provides a comprehensive guide for educators committed to bridging the gap between teachers and principals. Teachers must be seen as leaders, capable of shaping the educational landscape.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2013

They understand that successful implementation requires a focus on fundamentals: curriculum, instruction, assessment, and leadership. Leadership Academy : The CCSS require a number of shifts that need to be made in current curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. Common Core Discovery Education Professional Development'

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

In collaboration with my staff and the support of District leadership, my efforts have laid the foundation for an innovative teaching and learning culture that focuses on preparing all students for success. Change educational leadership educational technology Innovation Opinion' That and being digitally resilient.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. The 8 keys are outlined below: Leadership and school culture lay the foundation.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 27, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We describe what we saw in detail in the new book and, in Chapter 7, articulate a Profile of a Deeper Learning Leader that’s based on empirical research, not just anecdotes. Excerpt 07.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

EdSurge: Marlin ISD has shown remarkable academic growth under your leadership. It all ties back to professional development. I dont expect teachers to be curriculum developers I want them to be curriculum implementers. One persistent challenge is that research, while invaluable, is ever-changing.

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Digital Promise

JULY 15, 2021

In response to COVID-19, OTAN was uniquely prepared to ramp up their digital professional development, offering weekly Zoom office hours for adult educators who suddenly found themselves teaching and supporting learners remotely. What is their super power? Each team is also assigned a coach for brainstorming, guidance, and networking.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

This is where the concept of digital leadership really comes into play. By carefully analyzing current components of professional practice, educators can begin to make the necessary paradigm shifts to replace existing practices with more effective and relevant ones. More importantly, it can empower our learners.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2017

In some cases, these will be hard to swallow, but from an accountability perspective you will need to dig deep and display what constitutes real leadership even if this is not modeled by the people in power above you. Do your research - In this case, we had to adopt a new evaluation tool and there were many choices available.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 30, 2017

It was in this position that I really began to learn about effective leadership. In lieu of a non-instructional duty, teachers could request a yearlong administrative internship where they assisted with day-to-day leadership tasks. One reviewer of Digital Leadership said the book shouldn’t be published.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Share current research and practices that support the change you are championing. Encourage colleagues resistant to change to attend professional learning opportunities with you, especially administrators. Get him/her involved in quality professional development related to the change effort.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

See what’s worked for successful entrepreneurs who’ve met their own goals, and find a fit for your continuing professional development. While embracing the listed elements above, think about the following strategies that Trish and I believe lead to edupreneurial leadership. Start to follow them online.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Research by Cristol and Gimbert (2013) found that students utilizing mobile learning devices scored, on average, 52.34 At the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) my team and I work with schools and districts to get mobile learning initiatives right before an all out rollout.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Decades of solid research have laid the foundation for current studies that bring to light how we can improve teaching, learning, and leadership. Performance tasks push students to think more deeply about their learning while developing a greater sense of relevance beyond the classroom. Wiggins, G., & & McTighe, J.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

professional development, the equipment and hands on guidance) for them to be successful with the effective implementation of these technologies in the classroom. His research focuses on the effective usage of social media, texting and other digital technologies with enhancing instruction and learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 7, 2011

Another fantastic resource in addition to the definitions above is the Rigor/Relevance Framework by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Implemented Professional Learning Communities (PLC''s) as our means of professional development entirely focused on improving student achievement.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. I'm a second-year doctoral student in educational leadership. So research skills, those foundational skills, are a part of it, and that involves parts of a book. That's what I do.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2025

Our top post of the entire year was a vulnerable essay about an administrators leadership failure and how he made things right. School administrator Sarah Wright shares her thoughts on a trauma-informed approach to leadership. They gave their takes on innovating in math and social emotional learning. Here's What Does.

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Education Elements

OCTOBER 9, 2019

How does professional development get labeled in your school or organization? Research on professional development shows that the “drive-by” workshop model does not meet the needs of teachers. Just like education should be personalized for students, professional learning should be personalized for adults.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As the research leads on the project, we drew on literature and educator focus groups to investigate how technology could be leveraged most effectively in instruction, the barriers to adoption, and the strategies that could best support teachers in adopting effective instructional practices.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2023

However, one of our greatest potential solutions is often missed in the national conversation: providing professional development for principals. Yet, the significance of the key leadership position in our schools is largely overlooked and under-supported. Principals often lack access to professional development opportunities.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It is dedicated to improving student achievement, classroom practice, and teacher leadership within Milwaukee Public Schools. Developing teams of teacher leaders who design and conduct action research projects that lead to iterative cycles of professional development within MPS. I was almost out.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. However, education research also has been clear that good ideas get to scale only if the right policies and practices are in place.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

This is a failure of leadership. It’s wishful thinking disguised as professional development , and it’s yet another example of a school that’s going through the motions instead of engaging in meaningful, long-term, thoughtful improvement. Leadership Day 2010 – The final list! This isn’t the poor coach’s fault.

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