Another Good Week

Monday:  See October 14th post.

Tuesday: I had the opportunity to cover a class, see October 15th post, and then I ended the day attending a workshop, Critical Conversations.  It is a three part series on how to coach and lead teachers while having critical conversations.

Wednesday: Today, I worked with various teachers and ended the day with a meeting with other Science Instructional Specialists in the district to plan a Professional Development.  I love meeting with the ladies, asking questions, getting ideas, and more.

Thursday: Today, our 8th graders took a test to help them learn more about the skills they need to be college ready.  We had a teacher out, and since a certified teacher has to administer the test, I filled in.  I was so happy with their behavior.  Sometimes students give you a run for your money when there is a sub, a test, and a group made-up of students not normally together, but they did a great job. We also had early release for Professional Development/Curricular Planning.  I had helped organize the whole afternoon, so I supported teachers presenting to the whole group. Then, I shared some ideas I learned at last week's conference with the Reading and History Departments.  When the day ended, I was exhausted.  There was actually a moment that I thought I would not be able to get to my car and drive myself home.  Great, exhausting day!

Friday: I began the day at a district meeting for other Instructional Specialists.  We learned (or reviewed in my case) Cooperative Grouping.  Now . . . to get my teachers to use it. I covered for the Computer Technology teacher while he attended a meeting for a few minutes in the afternoon. As I watched the students, I learned about special effects.