Principal Insights
Daresa Rhine, Principal Hook Elementary
Principal Involvement & Support
Prioritizing Blended Learning... “The urgent demands my attention, but it's not necessarily the important…”
Learning and leading - "I had to be very transparent and say 'I don't know'..." as teachers progressed at different levels.
PLC Meeting
Teacher Selection & Mindsets
Selecting initial BL teachers requires consideration of multiple factors.
Starting is difficult, especially for veteran teachers.
Onboarding new BL teachers in the second year was aided through collaboration with first year teachers.
Assessment Wall
Data Practices & PLC Changes
Using real time data replaced looking at STAAR in the “rear view mirror."
Protecting time for PLC meetings is essential.
Cancelling weekly PLC meetings is non-negotiable.
Extending PLC/conference time for extended data discussions and instructional planning is beneficial.
Students Monitor Progress
Parent Communication
Sharing granular assessment data which pinpoints student learning needs and progress impressed parents.