This Meeting

This Meeting

  How long should a meeting be? In schools, we’ve had a standard answer to this question. The usual time in my experience is sixty minutes. Maybe, forty five minutes…
Switching Up Staff Meetings, Volume 4

Switching Up Staff Meetings, Volume 4

  Stuck with stifling staff meetings or looking for something different to engage adult learners. Try these strategies from Volume 4 or look for more ideas from one, two, and three! Find the PD…
#ROGUEWeek Day 5

#ROGUEWeek Day 5

  Welcome to #ROGUEWeek! This week, I will share 5 PD ideas, resources, and strategies. Today, I focus on the concept of Appreciation, Apology, and Aha. Click here for more…
Guest Post: PD Gets Personal

Guest Post: PD Gets Personal

This is NOT a blog about getting rid of staff meetings. This is about rethinking staff meetings, PD, and whether we as leaders are practicing what we preach.
Chopped PD

Chopped PD

  One of my favorite television shows is Chopped. For those who are unfamiliar, four chefs are selected to compete, and given several baskets of four unknown ingredients. During each…
Mystery Staff Meetings

Mystery Staff Meetings

  Over the years, I've talked to many teachers who have taken part in a Mystery Skype or Mystery Hangout with their students and with another teacher and group of…
The Culture of Staff Meetings

The Culture of Staff Meetings

  Looking to switch up the culture of staff meetings? Try these strategies to incorporate Professional Development opportunities instead of reading through a list of mandates and directives.   Rich…
5 MORE Ideas to Switch Up Staff Meetings

5 MORE Ideas to Switch Up Staff Meetings

  Stuck with stifling staff meetings or looking for something different to engage adult learners. We've previously shared 5 ideas to switch up staff meetings, and today, present 5 more…