Lesson Plan

Notebook and Pen!

• Add your top 5 strengths to the inside front cover of your ESU Notebook. ✍️

• Write your professional goal at the top of the next page. ✍️

Gallup Strengths Development Checklist

Are you prepared to see real development or progress in this area? Use this checklist to make sure you have what you need.

To ensure your professional goal is successful, answer these questions:

1. Which of your CliftonStrengths will you use to achieve this? ✍️

2. Is this realistic? By when do you want to achieve it/see results? ✍️

3. Do you have accountability for this development goal? Who or what can keep you accountable? ✍️

4. What obstacles may get in your way? What strengths will you use to overcome these? ✍️

5. Is your environment conducive to this goal (i.e., do you have the time or resources to achieve it)? ✍️

Write down what you need to achieve your professional goal after reviewing the checklist, including what you need from your administrator, co-workers, etc. ✍️

Share your reflection with a group of 3-4 staff members.

ESU #17 Goals & Areas for future improvement:

• 1B. Support school districts in achieving their MTSS and CIP goals. 

• 3B. Strengthen internal and external stakeholder relationships.

• 4C. Create and implement a plan for recruitment, retention and transition* of quality staff members. Additionally, formalize personnel processes (e.g., Professional learning, Communication, Onboarding, Staffing plan for recruitment and retention)

• 2B. Focus on attaining measurable outcomes.*

*2022 External Visit recommendations.