I am a principal of a small rural school – K-4 – with a teaching staff of 6 including myself. In order for the team to meet on a regular... read more →
We received a question from a school where teachers were upset that the administration seemed to be dictating what was to occur at their team meetings. Teachers resented being micromanaged, and... read more →
Despite huge budget cuts, one middle school principal is happy that his staff has spent the last 4 years working together on a system of supports within the school day.... read more →
Never Give Up "Ensuring student success" is our district motto. Yet, every teacher has that one student that makes it difficult, if not impossible, to believe that all students can... read more →
Collegial Learning at Mullenix Ridge Elementary The energy in the room is exhilarating and as I draw our staff meeting to a close, the majority of our teachers do not... read more →
Working from isolation to collaboration is the key to consistent success and steady growth. Three and one half years ago we started on our journey. Upon hearing of the success... read more →
Our school district is using the book Whatever It Takes as our guide to establishing PLCs. Should administrators tell PLC groupings what to discuss at their weekly meetings, or should the needs... read more →
We recently received an email from a high school math teacher who attended a three hour PLC overview session we provided for all of the staff members of his K-12... read more →
We have heard the concern expressed that the PLC concept only allows for course-specific teams at the middle and high school level or grade-level teams at the elementary level. This... read more →
A CULTURE OF CELEBRATION While recovering from chemotherapy, I was sitting on the couch feeling pretty depressed. Suddenly, a police car drove up with lights flashing. I met the officer... read more →