PD on the Go - Professional Development for Educators

Have you ever had a brillant, inspiring discussion in your CLT meeting, only to realize a week later that nothing actually changed inside the classroom?  Today we are tackling the bridge between team dialogue and daily instruction.  We are sharing tips to ensure what happens at the meeting directly translates into classroom practice. Get quick, practical tips for educators on communication, collab...

We’ve all experienced the cringy “icebreaker” that feels forced and awkward.  Tune in today as we breakdown the critical differences between an icebreaker, community builder, and grounding.  We are talking about how to chose the right entry point for your group and some examples you could pull from. Get quick, practical tips for educators on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 1...

In today’s episode we are breaking down the difference between presenting and facilitating.  When leaders know each stance then they can better plan their meetings to match their intended purpose.  Join us to learn more and some helpful tips when planning. Get quick, practical tips for educators on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minutes!  For staff in Fairfax County Publ...

Join us as we are talking about an underlying catalyst for supporting all three big ideas of a PLC…Adult Learning!  In a true PLC, student learning and adult learning are two sides of the same coin.  Today we are looking at how teacher leaders can cultivate continuous, job-embedded adult learning that extends beyond CLT meetings.

This episode explores how teacher leaders can shift their coaching approach from being immediate "fixers" to true "partners" in teacher growth. Join us to learn how to recognize what type of advice you lean into and how to make a shift to foster teacher agency and build reflective practices through powerful questioning. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/...

Today we are wrapping up our 3 part series on the Three Big Ideas of PLCs with a Focus on Results.  We share about how teacher leaders keep the focus on results in daily instruction without creating a high-stakes, stressful environment. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation...

n this episode we are diving into another big idea of PLC, Collaborative Culture.  Teams often get good at collaboration during their CLT meeting so how do we keep the collaboration going after the meeting ends?  Join us as we share some ways that teacher leaders can foster a collaborative culture throughout the rest of the week. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episo...

We are kicking off a 3-part series exploring the Three Big Ideas of a PLC.  Today we are starting with A Focus on Learning.  We are talking about ways teacher leaders can bring this big idea to life outside of the CLT. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minute...

On today’s episode, we are talking about one of the norms of collaboration: Presuming Positive Intentions.  We dive into why this is important and some small shifts you can make for your team’s culture and create a space that is safe to be vulnerable and take risks to benefit student achievement. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, pra...

As educators, we know the value of reflection with students and adults. However, when time is short, it is the first thing to be left off of our agendas. Today we are talking about the importance of unit reflection and a protocol for having the reflective conversation. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication...

Join us as Novice Teacher Instructional Coaches talk about the importance of mentoring and the impact it has on Novice Teachers as they enter the field. They are discussing the transition between FCPS District Orientation and School-Based Onboarding. We explore the importance of setting teachers up for success by building a strong community with colleagues. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.inst...

As teams unpack units and determine instructional strategies, the planning immediately follows.  In an effort to be as efficient as possible, some teams lead with the “divide and conquer” method which can have some unintended consequences.  Today we are naming those consequences and providing alternative ways to plan in an efficient and effective way to meet student needs. Follow us on Instagram ...

Join us this week as we talk about how to move from team goals that feel like checking a box to co-created goals that teams are committed too. We share why this is important for collaborative work and ways to facilitate a team to coming to consensus about a shared goal. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication...

You’ve planned a structured meeting with a protocol and as soon as you take out the sticky notes there is an audible groan. Tune in to hear more about why there can be hesitation and how to lead with empathy in your facilitation moves. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation i...

Today we are exploring the co-teaching partnership and talking about the benefits to co-planning in a proactive way to support students. We will share a protocol designed specifically for co-teaching and ways to get the most out of a meaningful partnership. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaborati...

Join us as we share a high-leverage protocol to support teams in analyzing lessons or units that are scripted to meet the needs of diverse learners. This protocol helps teams to identify potential barriers and brainstorm flexible options. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitatio...

On today’s episode we’re tackling a challenge that CLT leads often face with planning the agenda each week. We are sharing reasons why this happens and some resources to help with long term planning to help teams and leaders to be more proactive in answering the four critical questions. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips...

Today we are diving into the difference between norms and working agreements and explaining why your CLT needs both to protect the collective energy.  These are tools that teacher leaders can leverage to support collaboration on the team level to support student achievement. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communi...

Join us as we share practical tips to establish a self-led team right from day one.  This can help teams to avoid one person shouldering the load and taking on too much.  When we are proactive it is easier to build habits when energy is high than it is in the middle of the year.  Start the year off right with some of the tips we share! Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New...

We are continuing to welcome our newest team member and taking a deep dive into building community.  Today we will look at our core values and determine how that will help to shape the work we do in the future.  Understanding each other’s core values will help us to navigate our storming phase later in the year. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday...

Today we are welcoming our newest team member and are talking about ways to build community on a new team.  So whether you have one new team member or many, tune in to see us live demo how a team can unpack their personality test results to build fast relational trust. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication...

As summer quickly approaches, we know that lots of learning is offered to educators during this time. Teacher leaders are often asked to share their expertise and present at summer learning symposiums or workshops. In this episode we are talking about the key skills needed to move from practitioner to a high-impact presenter. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes e...

Join us as we look at common barriers that keep talented educators from taking on leadership roles. We also share strategies to overcome those barriers and ways to shift our mindset to make leadership less intimidating. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minute...

Our office often gets the question “I’m leading a team next year, what professional development should I look into? Today we are sharing essential skills every team leader needs and where you can find the resources to sharpen your skills. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitatio...

The end of the year is here and it is the perfect time to pause and reflect. Teams can take this time to look back at where they’ve been so they can intentionally look ahead to where they want to go. Tune in to hear about structures and a reflection process you can engage in with your team. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical...