PD on the Go - Professional Development for Educators

The Transition from Practitioner to Presenter - Ep. 54

As summer quickly approaches, we know that lots of learning is offered to educators during this time. Teacher leaders are often asked to share their expertise and present at summer learning symposiums or workshops. In this episode we are talking about the key skills needed to move from practitioner to a high-impact presenter. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minutes! • Improve your team’s effectiveness • Enhance your leadership skills • Learn on the go-anytime, anywhere! Watch or listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Wf4WVYkv8mGuqty0CFB0B?si=pPBVehQwRICP_rq6bES5GQ Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjQQpx4L5DEWaQEpGN2SkCRePQXoXBhL Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA. www.fcps.edu Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 9th largest school district with more than 183,000 students in nearly 200 schools and centers. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. www.fcps.edu

Overcoming the Hesitation to Step into Teacher Leadership - Ep. 53

Join us as we look at common barriers that keep talented educators from taking on leadership roles. We also share strategies to overcome those barriers and ways to shift our mindset to make leadership less intimidating. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minutes! • Improve your team’s effectiveness • Enhance your leadership skills • Learn on the go-anytime, anywhere! Watch or listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Wf4WVYkv8mGuqty0CFB0B?si=pPBVehQwRICP_rq6bES5GQ Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjQQpx4L5DEWaQEpGN2SkCRePQXoXBhL Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA. www.fcps.edu Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 9th largest school district with more than 183,000 students in nearly 200 schools and centers. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. www.fcps.edu

Level Up Your Leadership as a CLT Lead - Ep. 52

Our office often gets the question “I’m leading a team next year, what professional development should I look into? Today we are sharing essential skills every team leader needs and where you can find the resources to sharpen your skills. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minutes! • Improve your team’s effectiveness • Enhance your leadership skills • Learn on the go-anytime, anywhere! Watch or listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Wf4WVYkv8mGuqty0CFB0B?si=pPBVehQwRICP_rq6bES5GQ Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjQQpx4L5DEWaQEpGN2SkCRePQXoXBhL Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA. www.fcps.edu Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 9th largest school district with more than 183,000 students in nearly 200 schools and centers. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. www.fcps.edu

End of Year Reflection - Ep. 51

The end of the year is here and it is the perfect time to pause and reflect. Teams can take this time to look back at where they’ve been so they can intentionally look ahead to where they want to go. Tune in to hear about structures and a reflection process you can engage in with your team. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minutes! • Improve your team’s effectiveness • Enhance your leadership skills • Learn on the go-anytime, anywhere! Watch or listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Wf4WVYkv8mGuqty0CFB0B?si=pPBVehQwRICP_rq6bES5GQ Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjQQpx4L5DEWaQEpGN2SkCRePQXoXBhL Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA. www.fcps.edu Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 9th largest school district with more than 183,000 students in nearly 200 schools and centers. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. www.fcps.edu

Maintaining Momentum in the Home Stretch - Ep. 50

In honor of reaching our 50th episode, today we are focused on how teacher leaders can help Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs) maintain momentum and emotional energy in the final "fourth quarter". The episode covers strategies for combating burnout, such as celebrating small wins, ruthlessly pruning meeting agendas to focus only on essential student needs, and facilitating "Bright Spot" analysis. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/ [https://www.instagram.com/fcps_pd/] New episodes every Thursday. Get quick, practical tips on communication, collaboration, and facilitation in just 10 minutes! • Improve your team’s effectiveness • Enhance your leadership skills • Learn on the go-anytime, anywhere! Watch or listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Wf4WVYkv8mGuqty0CFB0B?si=pPBVehQwRICP_rq6bES5GQ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Wf4WVYkv8mGuqty0CFB0B?si=pPBVehQwRICP_rq6bES5GQ] Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjQQpx4L5DEWaQEpGN2SkCRePQXoXBhL [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjQQpx4L5DEWaQEpGN2SkCRePQXoXBhL] Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA. www.fcps.edu Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 9th largest school district with more than 183,000 students in nearly 200 schools and centers. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. www.fcps.edu [http://www.fcps.edu]