#PrincipalPLN

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#PrincipalPLN Episode 48 - The Paperless Principal with Jethro Jones (audio) by Dr. Spike Cook, Jessica Johnson, Theresa Stager

#PrincipalPLN is now part of the BE Podcast Network and we're replaying some of the great episodes from the vault. Hope you enjoy this blast from the past. Be sure to see all the great shows on the BE Podcast Network.

In this episode, Theresa and Spike discuss how each school is focusing on planning for next year. They begin by describing the specific schedules for their middle school and high school. Theresa's school operates on a Trimester schedule and Spike's is on a block schedule.

As they plan for next year, both schools are looking at initiatives that will foster student learning and prepare students for the 21st century. How does this work in the confines of the school? How do you get buy-in? How much change is too much change? These are the questions that both ponder as they share their experiences.

In the podcast, Spike also referred to The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller. He learned about this last week when talking with Jethro Jones and it has already helped him as the school plans for next year.

#PrincipalPLN is now part of the BE Podcast Network and we're replaying some of the great episodes from the vault. Hope you enjoy this blast from the past. Be sure to see all the great shows on the BE Podcast Network.

All 3 of the PrincipalPLN crew were here today, so we started out catching up on Influenza recovery and post Spring break updates. We talked about our morning routines to start each day out on the right foot and the importance of having a gratitude habit.

In our random discussions, we mentioned the hot new games kids are playing: Fortnite and Prodigy. Why is Fortnight so popular? Here's an article that discusses this: TomsGuide

We talked about staff meeting ideas and building collective commitments together with our staff.

#PrincipalPLN is now part of the BE Podcast Network and we're replaying some of the great episodes from the vault. Hope you enjoy this blast from the past. Be sure to see all the great shows on the BE Podcast Network.

Today we’re bringing you an episode from The Authority Podcast, another of our shows for education leaders here on the Be Podcast Network. 

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About The Authority:

"Interviews with people who know what they're talking about."

Each week, leadership coach, storytelling strategist and edtech advisor Ross Romano interviews leading authors from the education world and beyond to draw out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success.

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About the episode:

Justin Baeder is Director of The Principal Center, where he helps leaders in K-12 organizations build capacity for instructional leadership, and Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consultant. 

Baeder and Bell-Williams are co-authors of Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth (Solution Tree), the subject of today’s episode.

Justin, Heather, and Ross discuss:

• Articulating a vision for exemplary practice
• Put into action, instructional frameworks help teachers: locate their current level of fluency, focus on the key dimensions of professional judgment, and take their practice to the next level.
• What are instructional frameworks, and how do they compare to observation checklists and other types of look-fors and expectations?
• The distinction between the terms "fluency" and "performance." 
• The key dimensions of professional judgment
• Why it’s so important to establish shared expectations for practice and what's difficult about doing so.

Learn more about the book: https://www.principalcenter.com/mpp 

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About today’s guests

Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consultant. Heather holds three bachelor’s degrees in arts and education from York University in Toronto and a Masters of Education in Leadership from the University of New Brunswick, as well as several additional qualifications, including Flourishing Coach certification.

Justin Baeder is Director of The Principal Center, where he helps leaders in K-12 organizations build capacity for instructional leadership. He's the author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership, also published by Solution Tree, and he's the founder of Repertoire, the professional writing app for instructional leaders. Follow him on Twitter @eduleadership

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn

#PrincipalPLN is now part of the BE Podcast Network and we're replaying some of the great episodes from the vault. Hope you enjoy this blast from the past. Be sure to see all the great shows on the BE Podcast Network.

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In this episode, we are continuing our coaching conversations with Eric. Please check in our previous episodes 523 519 514, 510, 506, and  501

We are talking about how we finally met in person! We have known each other for years, but haven't met yet! Here's the outline of the rest of what we talk about: 

• Schoolai.com
• Chapter on hiring from How to be a Transformative Principal
• Recruiting and hiring
• What do we need to do differently to be more flexible
• Knowing how few applicants there are, how can we recruit differently? 
• What is good?
• Easy to fill out applications
• Vacancies open sooner
• Early for traditional 
• What do you not feel good about?
• Don’t know how much difference teacher fairs make or not
• Like having a presence at a job fair. 
• Very few graduates in programs
• Internet has changed the application process
• How much schools social media helps?
• Suggestions for Improving
• Attract people to come to your school.
• Get on the phone and talk to them about what you offer at the school. 
• “We need a body”
• Worried to non-renew a teacher because they’re not going to get any applicants.
• Always be recruiting
• Look for talent everywhere
• Build a pipeline and keep in touch. 
• Letter of intent for returning to their home district and get a bonus. 
• Build a longer district pipeline.

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This episode is part of the #SameHere Schools series for Mental Health Awareness Month. Get all the content from this series here: https://samehere.transistor.fm

In this session, educators explore the impact of a professional learning network (PLN) or professional learning community (PLC) on health, well-being, and professional practice. 

Ilene Winokur (@IleneWinokur)

Dr. Winokur is a coach, PD specialist, and author of Journey to Belonging. She’s also host of the podcast, Journeys to Belonging. Visit her website: https://www.ilenewinokur.com/ 

Rachelle Dené Poth (@Rdene915)

Rachelle is a Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology teacher at Riverview High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle is also an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, and the author of seven books, her most recent Things I Wish [...] Knew includes stories from 50 educators. Follow Rachelle's blog at www.Rdene915.com. 

Livia Chan (@LiviaChanL)

Livia Chan is a head teacher, writer, and presenter. She is a contributing author of Because of a Teacher who is deeply passionate about the gift of relationships, learning, and leading with heart. Livia believes in fostering the love and joy of learning where all learners are seen, valued, heard, appreciated, inspired, and empowered. Visit here website: https://livchan.com/ 

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#PrincipalPLN is now part of the BE Podcast Network and we're replaying some of the great episodes from the vault. Hope you enjoy this blast from the past. Be sure to see all the great shows on the BE Podcast Network.

In this episode Jessica and Spike discuss a bunch of different things going on in the life of a Principal. They begin by discussing the summer responsibilities and how to complete the end of the year, manage the day to day and plan for the upcoming year. They discuss the role of the vice/assistant Principals, student use of cell phones, and summer learning. 

Resources mentioned in our discussion:

Cell Phones In School? - Away for the Day

Books Jessica read/plans to read this summer:

• Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: Capacity-Building for Schoolwide Success
• Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives
• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
• The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
• Relentless:Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm by Hamish Brewer   

Spike: 

• Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When The Stakes Are High
• The Artist's Way: A Spiritrual Path to Higher Creativity  Here is a Principal to follow who is doing things differently and getting amazing results: 

Hamish Brewer 

• Relentless: Changing Lives By Disrupting 
• Principal of the Year: Hamish Brewer, Fred Lynn Middle School 
• Ted Talk - How Radical Love Transformed a School 

In this week's episode, Theresa and Spike discuss how they are preparing for the upcoming school year. They begin by talking about how each of their district's update discipline and dress codes. Even though this may seem to be a boring or redundant activity, Theresa and Spike try to put a lot of thought into the process. They also discussed how policies should be updated to create an inclusive environment. For instance, Theresa went through her school's policies to ensure they reflect equity and diversity in terms of gender. The discussion then went into how to prepare the students and staff for the long haul (180 days) as opposed to over-hyped welcome back sessions. Theresa and Spike want to keep that topic for the next podcast and get ideas on how to work with their staff on the marathon of the school year, not the sprint.

In this episode Jessica and Spike discuss a bunch of different things going on in the life of a Principal. They begin by discussing the summer responsibilities and how to complete the end of the year, manage the day to day and plan for the upcoming year. They discuss the role of the vice/assistant Principals, student use of cell phones, and summer learning. 

Resources mentioned in our discussion:

Cell Phones In School? - Away for the Day

Books Jessica read/plans to read this summer:

• Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: Capacity-Building for Schoolwide Success

• Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives

• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

• The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

• Relentless:Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm by Hamish Brewer

   

Spike: 

• Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When The Stakes Are High

• The Artist's Way: A Spiritrual Path to Higher Creativity

   Here is a Principal to follow who is doing things differently and getting amazing results:

Hamish Brewer 

• Relentless: Changing Lives By Disrupting 

• Principal of the Year: Hamish Brewer, Fred Lynn Middle School 

• Ted Talk - How Radical Love Transformed a School