How to Run Your First Staff Meeting as a New Principal ow.ly/UzTz50L6kZ7 #k12 #eduleaders

How can you make meetings engaging and actually useful? The following ideas can help revive the traditional faculty meeting setting (no PowerPoint lectures here!) so educators can focus on their primary goal, which is to help kids. ow.ly/QiQ850L92pP #K12

A thoughtful agenda is key to helping alleviate the stress that might come from planning a teachers' meeting. Agendas outline what you plan to address and the purpose of the meeting. How can you build a solid agenda? ow.ly/pIER50L930Q #K12

Collaborative meetings where the voices of educators are heard are essential to improving learning experiences for students. But what can be done to help teachers find value in meetings and ensure participation and productivity? Setting thoughtful norms. ow.ly/Gf5p50L9n5X

Faculty meetings held over Zoom or Google Meet allow more flexibility for all participants. But, virtual settings can also contribute to a feeling of disconnect. What are the pros and cons of virtual vs. in-person staff meetings? ow.ly/ifg250Ljp2p

"By observing each other, and meeting together, teachers can come up with strategies that unite their teaching practices school-wide, and the consistency that results can have a tremendously positive impact on students." ow.ly/xLyT50L6kJK

What makes for effective school staff meetings? From a solid agenda to the little things like room temp, here are some suggestions you may find helpful: ow.ly/n7ow50L6krj #teachers #k12

"As a new principal, it’s important to respect your staff’s time. One way to do this is to make sure your staff meetings are well-organized and efficient." ow.ly/roqh50L6l3b #k12 #eduleaders

"... so much of what educators are currently doing is working well. And yet they rarely have time to share strategies and brainstorm lesson ideas." Consider a 'strategy share' at your next staff meeting. Other ideas: ow.ly/QiQ850L92pP #collaboration

A Sample Agenda for a Teachers’ Meeting, ow.ly/pIER50L930Q #collaboration #teachers

Meeting norms are a good way to help team members participate, respect others' opinions, and share their voices. What are some norms for teachers' meetings that could benefit your school? Find some ideas here, ow.ly/gC2Q50L9nwC #K12

As an educator, an in-person staff meeting can feel like just another thing you have to do at the end of a busy day. But when done well, it can allow for a more organic, honest, thoughtful sharing of ideas. Staff meetings - virtual vs. in-person: ow.ly/2JAb50Ljpl6 #K12

Likely, you’ve been in all kinds of meetings — some productive and even inspiring, others…not so much. What makes a great staff meeting? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Here are a few tips we have: ow.ly/QmJs50L6kwa #k12

Are you a new principal about to run your first staff meeting? Consider the big picture, and show you value your team and respect their time. More ideas here ow.ly/wCTW50L6lhJ #k12 #eduleaders

School Staff Meeting Ideas for More Successful, Meaningful Meetings ow.ly/QiQ850L92pP #eduleader #K12

This post walks through some key headings to include in a teachers' meeting agenda. Use it as a template when planning your next meeting: ow.ly/pIER50L930Q #K12

Meeting Norms for Teachers: ow.ly/gC2Q50L9nwC #K12 #collaboration

The pros and cons of in-person vs. virtual staff meetings: ow.ly/Fm3p50Ljpoo

No one wants to feel left out or rejected by their peers, and it's no different for educators. Read about 2 ways educators can collaborate to improve relationships and reach the main goal -- student learning. ow.ly/qBAP50L6kEA #collaboration

Check out 8 steps to help your school run more effective staff meetings: ow.ly/ZX8o50L6khT