Comments on: Club Two-Oh

By: Math Stories : Cha-cha-cha-changes

Math Stories : Cha-cha-cha-changes — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:58:49 +0000

[...] This is a huge change. I think something more along the lines of Scott’s resolution might have been in order, but I’ll take this if it gets followed through on. (back) Posted by Mr. [...]

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:23:41 +0000

Dan – The only thing that really stops me is logistics. Sometimes the desk is at the front and I’m in the back and it’s not a good time to traverse the room. Otherwise, that’s a great idea and I’ll definitely start doing that!!

By: Dan Meyer

Dan Meyer — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:25:08 +0000

Great resolution. What inhibits you from taking notes while you’re in the classroom (time-based notes helped me the most) and dropping it on the teacher desk before you leave? Would that satisfy the teacher connection?

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:44:10 +0000

Great to hear, Daniel! Most of my responsibilities tend to be second semester stuff (master schedule, FTE, etc) so the true test will be sustainability after the holidays and after state testing…

By: Daniel Winters

Daniel Winters — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:52:43 +0000

I’m in! My goal: 2 hours a day, longer stays (up to 30 minutes) and take time to converse with teachers on the spot, if possible, or that day at the very least.

I’m going to remove some big projects that have usually been scheduled in September so that I can start on the right foot.

Good luck to one and all.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:52:41 +0000

Now you’re both committed!

I find it sad what some people are saying about never seeing their admins. It’s easy, however, to become so overwhelmed by the administrivia that we completely forget.

By: Dave Sherman

Dave Sherman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:08:35 +0000

Scott,
You read my mind. I just posted about this topic on LeaderTalk.org a few minutes ago. In the post, I ask three questions, two of which are about providing feedback to teachers after the walk-through. I have always struggled with this.

Now I need to write something on my own blog about this topic. I need to make the commitment in writing just like you suggest.

Nice post!

By: tarheel

tarheel — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:10:46 +0000

My admin team has committed to getting to every classroom every week – which is 21 apiece.

There – its in writing – we have to do it!