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The 4 P’s of Effective Collaborative Planning
Collaborative planning is a strategy whereby teachers sit together to develop cohesive, aligned lesson plans for all subject areas. Schools utilize this process in various ways which impacts the results. When expectations differ among school sites, the effectiveness of the developed lesson plans differ within the same district. Over time, poor collaborative planning habits create…
Read Full Post331: Collaborative Planning and Resource Sharing
There’s so much that goes into a good lesson. Collaborative planning and resource sharing is a must to make sure students are engaged and learning in the best ways possible. Listen in as Gretchen speaks on the topic of collaboration with colleagues, and explains the best practices to make those planning sessions successful for everyone…
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Planning as a team is essential. Many times, though, we find that time to plan is not on our side. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat as we discuss how to structure collaborative planning teams with teachers! Quotable Sometimes conversations need more time. Splitting up that time throughout the week allows for those deeper conversations.…
Listen to EpisodePowerful Lesson Planning
Graphics created by Alina Veja, Aileen Miracle, Teacher Laura, and Glitter Meets Glue Planning is the foundation of a successful lesson. But it has gotten a pretty bad rap lately as administrators and state regulators clamp down on teacher freedom to instruct students. Despite its decrease in favoritism, planning can be creative and joyful…
Read Full PostLong-Range Planning
The latest fad in my school district is providing teachers with a “Quarterly Planning” day. Substitutes take over the classroom for the day while the team of teachers meet together in a central location and plan for the quarter. The belief is that by allowing teachers time to plan effective lessons, students will become more…
Read Full PostNo Planning Week
Are you productive when your team comes together for planning or all-staff professional development meeting? For me, I generally am productive. However, there are particular times in a teacher’s schedule when everything comes to a close and you about lose your mind trying to tie all the loose ends together. This generally happens at the…
Read Full PostHow to Stop Creating Professional Learning From Scratch
Imagine this scenario: Your principal stops by your office and asks a seemingly simple question: “Can you lead professional learning next week?” You smile, say yes, and immediately begin calculating how many evenings it will take to pull everything together. You need a topic, slides, activities, participant handouts, discussion questions, facilitator notes, an action plan…
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Read MoreTeach, Reflect, Improve: A Smarter Path to Instructional Growth
Ongoing reflection is a powerful driver of professional growth. When educators consistently take time to think about their practice, they become more intentional, responsive, and effective in how they teach. This leads to improved outcomes for students. The good news is that reflection does not have to be time-consuming or complex to be impactful. Small,…
Read Full PostPause with Purpose: 3 Reflection Practices to Strengthen Your Next School Year
The end of the school year marks an important milestone. It is a time to recognize the effort, dedication, and impact you have invested in your students and your practice. While this season naturally invites rest and renewal, it also offers a valuable opportunity for teacher reflection. Highly effective educators do more than simply close…
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