5 Out of the Box Ways to Engage TEACHERS in Professional Development

Teach Better TeamBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Professional Development

In This Post: As a Student Learning Coach, providing meaningful professional development for my teachers is so important. There are 5 out of the box ways to engage teachers in PD. What better way to guide discussions than by leading with the students? Inviting students in and having teachers watch drives engagement. Google Classroom isn’t limited to your class, it … Read More

Is Effective PD A Myth? (video

Rae HughartBlog, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Video(s)

Video Highlights: Let’s break down why effective professional development for teachers is NOT a myth, and how you can ensure you’re creating effective PD for your teachers. Effective PD is NOT  a myth! There are tactical steps you can take to ensure that you are building effective professional development for your teachers. Establish your long term goals and break them … Read More

7/25/19 – Professionally Driven – Jarod Bormann (@jbormann3)

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#Mastery Chat Questions for Thursday, July 25th, 2019 Topic: Professionally Driven Moderator: Jarod Bormann (@jbormann3) Questions (8:00 ET) Intro/Welcome: Welcome to #Masterychat! Introduce yourself to the group and tell us one thing you learned about this summer that you plan to use in the new school year. (8:05 ET) Q1. When I say the words Professional Development, what are the … Read More

Breaking Down Why District Initiatives Break Down

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Lead Better, Professional Development

Breaking Down Why District Initiatives Break Down - Chad Ostrowski

In This Post: The sad truth is, most district initiatives fail. There are common mistakes that are typically to blame for district initiatives failing, and they can be avoided. Start small, plan long-term, involve all stakeholders, provide follow-up, and choose the right provider, and you’ll be off to a better start, with your initiative much more likely to succeed. We’ve … Read More