Our phonics mascots represent at our Halloween parade! Mabel, Rasheed & Gus are part of the fabric of our school! #tcrwp #wiltonwayct #puos @WPSMDSocial @TCRWP

Wilton Public Schools Convocation: People don’t come here for a job; they come for a career. Be legendary. @DrKevinJSmith95 states: I believe in you. I trust you. So does the BOE. (And he genuinely means it!) #wiltonwayct

Leveraging my new favorite beginning of the year text, by John Schu, to galvanize students to think more deeply about the intersection of school, community & identity. Even in 1st grade! #wiltonwayct #coaching

Do not assume you have the relationship with the student; build it. Amanda Hartman #tcrwp #coachinginstitute

Salient themes from TCRWP #coachinginstitute: culture of inquiry, core beliefs, impactful feedback, reading science & research, culturally responsive pedagogy, cognitive load, SEL, student-centered, assessment driven, humanity.

Capitalizing on Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle to stimulate students to think critically about the intersection of fairness, courage and gender. #wiltonwayct #tcrwp Amanda Hartman

Miller-Driscoll faculty engaged in important professional learning on diversity,equity & inclusion led by committee chairs. Launched w/ The Wastebasket Shot considering access & equity. Then a choice to read/listen to an article or view a video w/ specific lenses. #wiltonwayct

When reading high volumes of professional literature it’s advantageous to utilize a “WIT” approach, assigning designated pieces to individuals. This promotes a closer read of those texts & invites others to look to those readers for a deeper understanding.#EDLR5402 #UCAPP

Professional learning is arguably the most significant factor in enhancing pedagogical practices & building teacher efficacy. It should undoubtedly impact student achievement. So why do so many edus feel like it misses the mark? Enter vast access to PLNs & heutagogy. #EDLR5402

Learning valuation is distinct from evaluation. Allison Rodman Couldn’t agree more! Thankfully some state departments of education and local school districts are revising their systems. #EDLR5402

Vision and mission statements must actively drive all the organization learning that takes place; at the system, professional and student levels (Rodman, 2019). #EDLR5402 #UCAPP

Analyzing teacher observation data at least twice a year looking for trends to celebrate and opportunities for growth can be highly effective for planning professional learning (Rodman, 2019). #EDLR5402

In designing professional learning experiences, breed investment rather than a sense of compliance (Rodman, 2019). So much to unpack & capitalize on w/in that statement. Investment, rather than a sense of compliance, is exactly what we need in our educational system.#EDLR5402

Looking for another engaging idea to promote focused conversation in a short amount of time? Try the ‘My Two Cents’ protocol. Our UCAPP Professor, Fred Ende, did & it was well received. #EDLR5402 #UCAPP

Check this out fellow UCAPP cohort colleagues. #EDLR5402

Thank you Fred Ende, Eric Bernstein & Craig Aarons-Martin for providing us with an invaluable authentic learning experience. 👏🏻 #EDLR5402 #UCAPP

UCAPP East 32 & Stamford 25, subscribe to the Marshall Memo if you’re not already receiving it! Its weekly publication prioritizes the latest ideas & research in K-12 education. A point from a recent article connects to some of our course readings. Check it out. #EDLR5402

High leverage tool: Lippitt-Knoster Model for Managing Complex Change. #EDLR5402

Culture needs to be more than just “words on a wall.” It should be visible, tangible, and felt. Priority #1. Then build up everything else. Joy matters! #EDLR5402

The art and skill of providing, and receiving, feedback requires constant learning. The power lies with the person receiving the feedback. What will they do with it?#EDLR5402