When selecting a strategic planning consultant, it is best to select those who have industry experience. All schools, whether public or independent, live a dual reality. They have to manage finances and watch the bottom line like any business, but while also being viewed by the community as a service organization where only “doing right by the community” matters.

Increasing engagement of community stakeholders is hard. But it doesn't have to be. There are key steps to take and strategies to execute that can have a direct impact on your stakeholder engagement.

Strategic planning in the K12 education sector is a critical process that shapes the future of schools and the success of students. It's a dynamic, collaborative effort that requires a clear vision, actionable goals, and a commitment to change.  But how can we make sure it is successful?

Most instructional coaches I know suffer from imposter syndrome.

A few common threads appear when we explore why: minimal to no training, lack of leadership support for direction, and no concrete data to show impact.

More professional development doesn’t fix this. It only happens with as an intentional part of your program that leadership and the instructional coach agree on.

The heart of building relationships is not about what transactional service you provide. It is not about the quality of the chocolates you leave on their desks. It is about who you are and how you present yourself to the people you serve.

Whatever the method, find the cause for why people do and don’t feel psychologically safe to speak their mind and take risks.

Think of classroom culture like the weather and ask yourself: How is the weather in your room?

The vast majority of teachers report not valuing professional development days. This isn’t because they don’t want to learn or grow in the practice of teaching.

Influencing people requires creating a positive association with you. People need to feel like they are good at something or can be good at it. They need to experience success in some capacity.

Leadership in and out of the classroom needs leaders that are willing to inspire and step aside.

How to UN-PD your PD Part 1

Andragogy is more about designing the right questions than it is about giving a good keynote.

The facilitation of andragogy involves taking yourself out of the process as a gatekeeper of knowledge. It involves brining the knowledge in the room to the surface so learning is learner centered.

Don’t bring in a keynote speaker if you want to see institutional change. Instead, the a powerhouse team of professional development specialist equipped to be facilitators of andragogy.

Move from theory to practice in your development of transformative learning experiences.