The Time has (Almost) Come!
The time has (almost) come! Can you tell I’m excited?
Teams
A Barry Manilow Classic: “Looks Like We Made It!”
Reflecting back on serving a thousand or more educators in dozens of schools across quite a few states in 2023 – 24, a few lessons come to mind that might be helpful.
When It Comes to CFAs: “Just the FACTS, Ma’am”
At the risk of adding another acronym to our field, consider the following when thinking about your CFA: the FACTS. And just the FACTS, ma’am.
Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy
The beauty of the four Critical Questions of a learning team is that they are simple. That doesn’t mean the process is easy, though.
Get Started…Then Get Better
“Don’t do that” were the words out of Rick DuFour’s mouth, more than a decade ago, as I was excitedly and passionately explaining to him how the district I was in was going about our work.
Major Goal: Check!
Serving schools around the country as a PLC at Work® associate has been a blessing beyond measure. It is humbling to be accepted as an author.
Going Along to Get Along…Or Not?
The challenges of being on a team are many. Going along to get along won’t improve team functioning. Demonstrating care and getting curious about others’ perspectives will.
The Heart and The Arms
I love my arms. I can’t imagine living without them.
My heart is also incredibly important. It’s not just important, it’s critical. It is a must have.
The CIA: A Covert Op?
The core of building a collaborative environment is in doing the right work. This is where the CIA comes in–and not the kind of covert operation you might be thinking about…
