The Agenda

The Agenda

  This morning, I will host my first staff meeting in my new role as a Principal. In my previous roles in education, I have tried to ensure that meetings…
Reflections from #EdCampLdr Philadelphia 2016

Reflections from #EdCampLdr Philadelphia 2016

  Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend Edcamp Leadership hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. The event on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia was one of…
PD Checklists

PD Checklists

  If professional development is focused more on the how than the why than it’s very likely that checking off the checklist that outlines the how will be seen by…
Host a Jam Session

Host a Jam Session

  At #4OCF, we have long been proponents of using professional learning and meeting time to do relevant, meaningful, and productive work.   Try hosting a Jam Session during your…
Plussing

Plussing

  Way back in 1956, Walt Disney gave an interview in which he talked about plussing his theme park, Disneyland. The idea was to constantly tinker to improve and grow…
Supercharge PD

Supercharge PD

  I’ve written before about changing how we implement professional development opportunities within our schools and districts. Teachers are looking for professional learning that is meaningful and relevant to their…