Hi everyone! We are now in the time of the year that the honeymoon phase is over, staff and students are tired and you're noticing all the things you want running differently in your school. You might have even learned something new that you think would be great for your school. Today I'm telling you Don't Do It. In my latest blog, The Power of Focus, I share the perils of trying to do too much. It's a trap we all fall into but the end result is rarely excellence. Instead, get focused and try...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader I hope this message finds you well. Here in New York, state test results were recently released, which means it's time to have some conversations with your staff about them. As a dedicated educator, you understand the importance of fostering open and constructive dialogue with parents, teachers, and students. In today's educational landscape, effective communication is more critical than ever, especially when it comes to discussing state test results. I am excited to introduce you...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi Next Level Community, As the school year winds down I've been planning a lot of PDs and I realized the process I use could be really helpful for others. So, I'm sharing it with you all. Tips for Using This Template Planning an effective PD can be one of the most time consuming tasks of any instructional leader. I do have a hint for you though- participants should be practicing for about 30% of the PD time. Why is this so great? First, because practice is the determining factor for how...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi Next Level Community, As the school year winds down I've been planning a lot of PDs and I realized the process I use could be really helpful for others. So, I'm sharing it with you all. Tips for Using This Template Planning an effective PD can be one of the most time consuming tasks of any instructional leader. I do have a hint for you though- participants should be practicing for about 30% of the PD time. Why is this so great? First, because practice is the determining factor for how...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read