Teaching Poetry? Take Away the Rules with Dr. John Littlewolf

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In this episode we are discussing how to take away the rules for creative writing. So many kids may not like writing because we put writing in a box, follow these rules, these prompts, etc. There is no celebration of life or emotions which makes it hard for them to connect to the writing. In John’s experience, he advocates for … Read More

How to Pay for Your Professional Development

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Today, I am discussing how to pay for your professional development for yourself or for a teacher, and new funding initiatives and how to use them. Effective professional development enables leaders and teachers to develop the knowledge and skills they need to address students’ learning challenges. I cover Title I and Title II funding which are the most common funding … Read More

nclusive Campus Leadership Teams with Taryn Givan

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  Understanding the experiences of children without judging them is a move we need to make in order to be sure that all children get the education they need and deserve. In this episode I talk with Taryn Givan about Campus Leadership Teams as part of her program called Leader in Me. Leader in Me aims to empower more educators with … Read More

Co-Creating Observation Look Fors

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In this episode, we are talking about look fors, co-constructing them with teachers, and how you can make them clear for your students.   Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Want more? Follow me on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Twitter: @lindsayblyons Read episode blog here. Episode Freebie: Establishing Observation Look Fors Rubric For more support on instructional coaching … Read More

It’s Not Buy In You Need: Adaptive Leadership with Lejla Bilal

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In Podcast Episode 30 of the Time For Teachership Podcast I am talking with Lejla Bilal about giving everyone within a school setting a voice and on shifting from buy-in mentality to shared leadership. When we are talking about adaptive leadership we need to name the elephant in the room AND: – identify the key players – determine what are … Read More