Validating the Classroom Walkthrough – AGAIN

Validating the Classroom Walkthrough – AGAIN

It seems that over the years I have found myself referencing the benefit of classroom walk-throughs on many occasions as I speak about the things we do in our building. Just recently I had the opportunity to speak with two members of my faculty and as the conversation...
Classroom Observations Support Teachers More Than They Know

Classroom Observations Support Teachers More Than They Know

I recently had a parent meeting where the parent and the student were unhappy with a teacher. They were making accusations that the teacher was unreasonable, rude to the student, was picking on the student, and would not help the student with school work. We had...
Walkthroughs Lead to Intentional Professional Learning

Walkthroughs Lead to Intentional Professional Learning

Have you ever experienced a professional learning opportunity where a so called “expert” was hired to come in and provide divine intervention that was supposed to lead you out of despair? I have and often found that exorbitant amounts of money were paid...