A Customized Approach to Engaging Educators in Professional Learning Professional learning must be tailored to educators' unique needs to achieve meaningful growth. Research confirms that individualized approaches significantly enhance teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. Rooted in the Learning Designs standard from the Standards for Professional Learning,
Schools and districts looking to implement initiatives like Professional Learning Communities (PLC+) must realize there isn’t one recipe for success. Successful implementation must be viewed as a journey and not a destination. Leaders and coaches must ensure they support teachers and teams in their journey
Innovation and transformation have always been part of education. Changing lives and making a difference are part of our work. We want things to be different, better, improved for our learners and society. However, innovation and transformation are often the ‘icing on the cake’ activities
Picture this scenario: You have a PLC team that has every reason to be a success. The team is full of strong, passionate teachers committed to students’ learning. They have common planning time dedicated to the work. They have developed simple norms to follow such
Imagine being asked to embark on a trip. You’re excited, of course, but you also need details. Where are we headed? How will we get there? How will I know I’ve arrived? If the guide refused to answer, would you go? Unless you are quite
How do we move from teams solely talking about improving student learning to actually building efficacy for students, teachers, and teams? The answer: Impact Teams. [embed]https://youtu.be/dmgj5P5jU98[/embed] As an educator, you may be currently working in a teacher team where you meet regularly to share expertise and work collaboratively