
Within the standards is a synergy. No one standard can stand alone. All seven standards need to work in tandem. I encourage you to check out the following links to get a better understanding of the standards.
My commitment to this standards will take on many forms throughout the year. The journey begins with the first steps! Below are a few of my commitments as of today.
- As a Learner – I will continue to strengthen my understanding of the standards and apply them in my work as a learner, educator and leader.
- As president of Learning Forward-Iowa – Our group will be unwrapping, understanding and tying the standards to our work. This will be at the heart of all we do!
- As an Instructional Coach – I will be weaving the standards into my daily work. Learning Forwards purpose: “Every educator engages in effective professional learning every day so every student achieves,” is my clear definition of instructional coaching as well. The purpose and standards go hand-in-hand!
- As a Blogger – This platform will become a vehicle to advancing not only my own learning of and from the standards, but one that will spread the word globally and a continued way to learn from others! Together we can learn from each other and continue to grow.
As stated by Learning Forward: “Increased educator effectiveness makes possible a shift from current reality to the preferred outcomes of enhanced student learning results — a goal to which all educators subscribe.” The standards clearly outline this work!
I look forward to LEARNING and GROWING along this journey as I commit to Learning Forward’s Standards of Professional Learning!
Will you join me on this journey? What will you do? Let’s take the first steps together!
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