PD on the Go - Professional Development for Educators

Join us today as we discuss common pitfalls that can happen during a data dialogue with your collaborative team.  We share tips and strategies to help overcome those challenges to keep the conversations focused on student achievement. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, a...

This episode moves from theory to practice, giving teacher leaders  concrete steps to build psychological safety—the foundation of true team collaboration. Learn how intentional actions can immediately boost relational trust, leading to more honest data analysis and shared commitment to student success. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on th...

Today we dive into a common challenge for team leaders: managing the energy in collaborative conversations. Learn a simple language shift and practical structures that will help your team move past venting and into genuine problem-solving. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation for educators, in just 10 minutes! • Improve your team’s effective...

Join us as we discuss effective strategies for analyzing student work within collaborative learning teams. Learn how to structure conversations, identify patterns of error and misconceptions, and determine next steps to help students achieve proficiency. We'll also cover various student feedback methods, including small groups, conferences, and written feedback, to enhance meta-cognition. Foll...

In this episode, "High Leverage Protocols for Your Next CLT," we share two protocols from our new CLT protocol library that answer all four critical questions and will set you up for success in your classroom.  We hope you will utilize these in your next CLT and see the impact! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides qu...

Join us for this episode that focuses on Collective Efficacy, a powerful concept driving school improvement. Learn how to build this belief within your teams through mastery moments, models of success, productive feedback, and relational trust. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collab...

In this episode, we explore the transformative “power of the pause,” a simple yet profound technique that dramatically improves daily conversations.  Discover how pausing allows for genuine listening, provides valuable “think time” for others, and empowers you to formulate more thoughtful and impactful responses. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday...

Join us as we talk about how to use paraphrasing as a way to support collaboration. We share the different purposes for paraphrasing as well as some tips to remember! 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 minutes! • Improve your team’s effectiveness • Enhance your...

In this episode, we are discussing the art of presenting and sharing best practices to help you in managing your session from building rapport with your participants to the body language that we use as presenters. 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 minutes! • I...

Today we are building on our episode from last week on adult learning theory and thinking about ways to plan for effective presentations when leading PD or a staff meeting. We will share tips to make the most of your time and meeting your learning goals. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communicati...

Join us as we share ways to reach adult learners in the Professional Development that you provide. We are talking about ways to engage adults and make their learning relevant to their work. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation for educators, in just 10 min...

In this episode, we discuss the difference between 3 leadership acts: coaching, consulting, and collaborating. These leadership acts support building the capacity of others and we give ideas for when to use each one in your work with others. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collabora...

Conflict is a part of our everyday life, both personal and professional. In this episode we will share two types of conflict and how not all conflict is bad! We will also share strategies for people to use during times of conflict. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and...

We all have times where we must engage in a difficult conversation. Today we will share tips for ways to come to a shared understanding and how you might plan for a successful conversation considering perspective, language, and bias. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, an...

Our team is hosting a 3 day PLC series for schools in FCPS this Fall. In preparation, we will talk about the concept of Professional Learning Communities and some key takeaways for teacher leaders to consider. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation for educa...

Join us as we dive into the powerful reasons why not giving advice can be your secret leadership superpower. We will share alternatives like cultivating curiosity and asking dynamic questions that encourage growth in others to build their capacity. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, co...

On today’s episode, we explore the importance of curiosity for teacher leaders. Learn how to balance inquiry and advocacy by asking insightful questions before presenting your own ideas. Discover practical phrases to encourage deeper sharing and invite different perspectives from your colleagues. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, prac...

The Great Beginnings Team is back and we are talking about how schools can create a culture of collective responsibility for supporting new teachers.  The team provides tips for schools to put shelters in place to help new teachers thrive. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaborati...

We welcome our very first guests on this episode, the Educational Specialists from The Great Beginnings Team in the Office of Professional Learning. This team shares what it means to “be a marigold” and why it is important in helping a new teacher flourish during their first years of teaching. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provi...

Join us as we explore how teacher leaders can navigate mandated change within their school teams. We will discuss strategies for addressing resistance and fostering successful implementation of new initiatives. Tune in for practical tips on providing clarity, posing questions, and modeling effective practices to support your team in facing change. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/f...

In this episode, we share ways to move your team forward in Professional Learning Communities, providing insights on how teams can determine their current stage and what steps to take next. 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 minutes! • Improve your team’s effec...

Teams go through typical stages as they first come together to the time they are reaching their common goals. In this episode, we share these common stages of team development and how to identify where your team is. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provides quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation for...

In today’s episode, we are talking through a common hurdle that team’s face and some strategies the team could implement to move forward so they can engage in deeper dialogue to support student achievement. 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 minutes! • Improve...

We’ve been sharing ways to identify how effective your team is and how to move towards higher levels of functioning. The ultimate goal of Collaborative Learning Teams is to impact learning so today, we will share ways to support your team in focusing on the impact you have on student learning. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. PD on the Go provi...

In this episode we are sharing ways to move your team forward in how your team functions as a collaborative learning team.  Tune in for actionable tips you can take back to your team right away! 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 minutes! • Improve your team’s...