You've got questions, I've got answers! During this final episode of the PLC replay series, I'll be answering YOUR questions about PLCs and Teams. I'll address questions like, "What does an ideal agenda look like for a PLC?" and, "How do you get PLCs started?" and, "What if a certain group of teachers are resistant?" These questions, plus the ones dropped in the comments will get answered!

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Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

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It's the second episode of this three-part replay series on PLCs and Teams!

Do you ever find yourself or others asking, "What is our focus for PLCs this week?" When questions like this are asked, it's a sure sign that PLCs have lost their purpose! Join this episode to learn about strategies and tools that you can turnaround and implement with PLCs immediately so they can begin the year with a solid focus and feel revitalized to do purposeful work that matters for the remainder of the year! Never again should you have to wonder what PLCs will focus on!

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Check out the ⁠Better Data Meetings Tomorrow LIVE Mastermind⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

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Here are some books and additional resources to anchor to:

• ⁠All Things PLC⁠, powered by Solution Tree
• ⁠Learning By Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work⁠ by Richard Dufour et. al.
• ⁠PLC+: Better Decisions and Greater Impact by Design⁠ by Fisher, Frey, et. al.

Yep, I said it... PLCs: Just Say "NO"! The truth is that this buzzword term is becoming just that... a buzzword. For too many people, this term is coming up empty. This is the first of a series of three replays that all have to do with TEAMS! Let's jump into some conversations and CHANGE the bad taste that people are getting in their mouths about PLCs by thinking about WHAT we can say "NO" to when it comes to PLCs!

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Mastermind

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

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We see reels created on Sundays with no one in the building, stating what an influencer does or does not do on their campus. We're bombarded with teacher memes showcasing what "everyone" thinks about faculty meetings or PLCs. But it doesn't stop there. It's not just social media that's driving the narrative... it's our many social interactions. I'll be talking about all of this and more on this podcast episode and challenging all of us to get out of the POPPIES, so beautiful yet so wicked, and find the yellow brick road!

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter

Ever wonder why some conversations feel like navigating a minefield? This episode with Crystal Atkinson tackles the often-frustrating reality of difficult interactions, exploring why people can be challenging and, more importantly, how clarity in communication isn't just possible, but a powerful tool to bridge divides. Join us as we unpack practical strategies to cut through the noise, foster understanding, and transform communication challenges into opportunities for stronger leadership and more effective teams.

Connect with Crystal:

[email protected]; IG: @vibrant_leadership 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-atkinson-coach-consultant/

Blog: https://csatkinson.wordpress.com/

Podcast: Vibrant Leadership for Educational Leaders

Connect with Casey:

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

What if the very systems you rely on are unconsciously creating gaps in student learning? The uncomfortable truth is that assumptions—from the district level down to the classroom—foster a lack of clarity that no one intends. Casey uncovers how to spot these unintentional gaps and walks through the essential first step: using simple awareness tools and the Clarity Cycle Framework to bring absolute clarity to expectations, instruction, and student needs.

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Course

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

What if the small thing missing from your leadership isn't a new tool, but a clear, written management theory?

John A. Dues challenges us to create a cohesive blueprint that brings absolute clarity to every decision. As Chief Learning Officer and COO at United Schools, John breaks down why a coherent management theory is the non-negotiable foundation for creating predictable, sustainable success with your team.

This conversation provides the clarity you need to move from managing by reaction to leading by design.

🔥 Actionable Takeaway: John's free 20-minute course, Understanding Variation 101, is a powerful first step for your team!

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnadues/

Stan Store: https://stan.store/johnadues

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

It's the end of the week and you're ready to leave it all behind and jump into the weekend! BUT first, use these three strategies to end your week with clarity so you can BEGIN your week with clarity and confidence!

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Course

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

Is your school's improvement plan a binder on a shelf, or a living system that drives results?

As leaders, we often focus on the what (better test scores, higher engagement), but not the how—the foundational systems that make it all possible. This week, I'm catching up with former Superintendent and Principal Principles owner, Stephanie McConnell, to dive into the powerful, often-overlooked small things that transform how we lead schools.

Drawing from her experience leading at every level—from elementary principal to superintendent—Stephanie shares her proven approach for designing and implementing sustainable systems that don't just put out fires, but guarantee better student outcomes and create stronger school cultures. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a resilient foundation for lasting success, this episode is your blueprint.

Connect with Stephanie:

https://www.facebook.com/principalprinciples

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-mcconnell-08425557/

https://principalprinciples.net/

https://www.instagram.com/stories/principalprinciples/

Book mentioned in the episode: On Fire

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

There are too many scary, jaw-dropping numbers to reference in this podcast episode. But I here are a few scary numbers I explore:

• 1,000,000
• 31
• 5
• 48

They are each scary in their own way and I'm sure you have many other scary numbers you could share! But what do we do about these scary numbers? What's the solution?

Share your thoughts with me! [email protected]

Articles referenced:

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-teachers-want-public-know

https://www.k12dive.com/news/number-of-special-education-students-climbs-to-near-8-million/740413/

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Course

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter