Imagine the smiles, sighs of relief, and appreciation when faculty learns about the new 30-minute staff meeting. Some may think that this sounds too good to be true. This blog will show administrators and teachers how to support transitioning to the new, improved 30-minute staff meeting. Before facilitating a [...]
As a school staff member, you know that meetings can be an essential tool to ensure everyone is on the same page and moving towards common goals. However, meetings can also become time-consuming and unproductive if they lack structure and clear objectives. That's why having a well-organized meeting agenda [...]
We’ve all been in meetings that seem to end with more questions than answers. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, however; an effective brainstorming session can be a meaningful first step in problem-solving. But what comes next? How do we move forward? This is where identifying, assigning, [...]
Out of necessity, many schools moved to virtual faculty meetings in 2020 and 2021. While this format provides challenges, it also has its strengths. What are the pros and cons of virtual vs. in-person staff meetings? Below we compare both in-person and virtual meeting settings, looking at the opportunities [...]
You may have seen one of several memes about how a staff meeting “could have been an email.” Collaborative meetings where the voices of educators are heard are, however, essential to improving learning experiences for students. But what can we do to ensure the participation and productivity of a [...]
As a school administrator or educator, you may be tasked with generating some staff meeting ideas for teachers. But you don't want to create meetings just for the sale of meetings. Staff or faculty meetings are a necessary part of any school. New information needs to be disseminated and [...]