Create a strong class culture, so you don’t have to manage

Imagine you call your friend or family member and asked, “how are you?” and they responded — “I am managing.” What would your initial thoughts be? For me, when someone says “I am managing,” it signals that they’re holding it together—but just barely. It’s not a red flag in the screaming-for-help sense, but it’s certainly a yellow one. It tells me they might be carrying more than they’re comfortable sharing, or that life is demanding more of them than usual.

Is that how you want to feel all year when it comes to your students? My guess is no. So what’s the solution? Create a strong classroom (or school) culture where meeting expectations, following the rules, routines and procedures are the norm.

How?

• Begin with the end in mind! Have a mission/vision so that you have a predetermined destination and can create a strategic plan to get there.

• Collaborate with your students/staff. Make them co-creators by using data analysis like surveys, 1-1 meetings, whole group forums

• Use the data to put solutions and ideas your strategic plan.

• Celebrate meeting expectations and address when expectations are not met and align it to your mission and vision.

Book a call with me so we can begin building a customized plan for you.