Coaching/Mentoring to Build the Skills of New and Veteran Administrators©
Former highly respected NYC DOE principals work one-on-one on-site with assistant principals and/or principals collaboratively addressing a specific administrative skill or practice in which they seek to become more proficient.
The Observation Process from A to Z©
The effectively utilization of the observation process directly benefits teachers and students. This highly interactive workshop provides new and veteran administrators with the skills and strategies to provide all teachers the feedback necessary to optimize productivity in the classroom. Administrators learn and practice leadership skills which foster a collegial approach to developing and supporting teachers while setting clear expectations and timelines for improvement.
Writing Effective Goals and Objectives©
Writing your goals and objectives for the year, and reviewing the goals and objectives of your staff, is a critical part of a principal's job. In this interactive workshop principals work collaboratively with a respected and experienced former NYC DOE principal to learn and practice the "ins" and "outs" of writing clear, concise, and achievable goals and objectives which align with the school's mission, vision, and DOE evaluation tools and initiatives.
Attracting and Retaining the Best and Brightest Teachers©
Your students need and deserve the best teachers and you want to find and keep them. Led by former highly respected NYC DOE principals, this highly interactive workshop explores proven strategies utilized by successful schools to recruit and keep high performing teachers. Topics to be covered include: Encouraging and Assisting the First Year Teacher, Developing Professional Learning Communities, Providing Administrative Support, Creating a Culture of Cooperation and Collaboration, Classroom Management 101, and Motivating Your Teachers and Students to Succeed.
Collaboratively Developing a Professional Development Plan (PDP) with Teachers Denied Tenure©
Teachers denied tenure require and deserve supports, direction, and benchmarks to address the specific areas of professional growth where they need improvement. Led by former highly respected NYC DOE principals, this interactive workshop provides administrators with the opportunity to learn and practice field tested tools and skills to cooperatively create a PDP for teachers denied tenure. Topics to be covered include: Writing the PDP: Self Reflection, Selecting and Clarifying Goals to Be Adopted, Linking Goals to Professional Development, Assessing and Documenting Goals, Timelines, and Evidence of Professional Growth and Student Learning.
Individual Coaching/Mentoring for Teacher's Denied Tenure©
After sitting in on selected classes of a teacher denied tenure, a PCM associate who is a former principal meets with the teacher and shares immediate "off the record" feedback. In a supportive and professional environment the facilitator provides specific and practical tips and strategies to assist the teacher in reaching the goals outlined in their Professional Development Plan (PDP). A written summary of the coaching/mentoring session can be provided if requested.
Working Collaboratively to Create a High Performing Classroom Environment©
A successful school is a team effort. During this series of three (3) to (10) customized on-site workshops a PCM facilitator works closely with instructional, school safety and security, and guidance staff to design and deliver integrated workshops which address the unique challenges currently faced by the school. The goals and objectives of each workshop, the selected attendees, and the agendas are continually revisited and revised to address the immediate needs of the school team. Topics covered, skills learned and practiced, and strategies developed reflect best practices honed in urban schools throughout the country.
Supporting Student Success through Small Learning Communities©
Utilizing Small Learning Communities, large schools can provide personalization and early intervention for all students. This workshop is designed for principals, assistant principals, and teacher team leaders in schools in the introductory or early stages of Small Learning Communities. Participants examine the components of successful Small Learning Communities, the pitfalls they might encounter in developing their communities, and the pathway to success.
Small Learning Community Teams: Working Together for Student Success©
This interactive workshop is designed for teams of teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators who work together in Small Learning Communities. Participants will explore the basic components of Small Learning Communities and the ways in which they support the academic, social, and emotional success of students. Team building activities will help to develop group cohesiveness and communication.
Team Up to Teach for the Future: Developing Professional Learning Communities©
Research shows teachers spend an average of 93% of their time working in isolation from their colleagues. Surveys also show a majority of teachers feel the most powerful forms of staff development occur in ongoing teams which meet regularly for the purposes of learning, joint lesson planning, and problem solving. These teams, often called Learning Communities or Communities of Practice, operate with a commitment to continuous improvement and experimentation. This workshop is designed for school administrators and/or teacher-leaders interested in creating high performing Professional Learning Communities in their schools. During the workshop participants explore critical elements of professional development, create a field of listening, explore the effects of individual differences on group dynamics, and establish protocols for professional learning.
Creating a Safe and Successful Learning Environment: A Comprehensive Team Approach©
Have you spent too much time "putting out fires"? Are you pulled in a thousand different directions as you run from crisis to crisis? This research based and field tested program is a collaborative school-wide proactive approach to creating a safe and secure learning environment where the focus of the day is student achievement. This program is tailored to address the unique challenges of each school and incorporates the findings and direction of the school Quality Review, Progress Report, and Learning Environment Survey. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of problem behaviors, development of social/emotional skills, and the use of data-based problem solving to address existing behavior concerns. The program is divided into 5 Phases: Phase 1: Establish a Learning Environment Team to take ownership of developing, promoting, and evaluating the program; Phase 2: Support the Learning Environment Team as it collaboratively creates a comprehensive initiative sustainable over time; Phase 3: Create a system for monitoring progress; Phase 4: Identify and provide targeted training to students and staff; Phase 5: Share results and expectations with all stakeholders.
Collaboratively Tackling the Tough Challenges: Teambuilding and Planning Retreat©
You and key staff members have some solid ideas about how to address the challenges raised in your Quality Review but there is little time during the school week to bring this diverse group together. During this highly interactive retreat involved stakeholders have the opportunity to work in a supportive and focused environment to maximize the power of their diversity and problem solve. Under the guidance of a PCM facilitator the group spends one Friday evening and a Saturday productively analyzing specific challenges, brainstorming workable solutions, and creating detailed Action Plans. In preparation for the retreat the PCM facilitator meets with the principal and selected participants at the school to customize an agenda for the retreat.
Maximizing the Impact and Effectiveness of Your Parent Coordinator©
You select a Parent Coordinator and the DOE provides him/her with training. As principal, you must now ensure that your Parent Coordinator is using his/her skills and training to meet the specific needs and challenges of your school. This highly interactive workshop provides administrators with tools and best practices to assist their Parent Coordinator in achieving that goal. Topics to be covered include: Creating a School Specific Parent Coordinator Job Description, Providing and Maintaining a Forum for Sustainable Parent Input, Working Collaboratively with Your Parent Coordinator, and Intercultural/Interpersonal Conflict Resolution.
Improving Student Achievement through Sustainable Family Involvement©
Parents want to be involved in their children's academic career. Schools want parents to be involved in their students' academic career. Why is there so often a "disconnect" in achieving this shared goal? Participants in this highly interactive workshop learn skills to open lines of communication among all stakeholders, share and discuss best practices, and work collaboratively to develop a school culture where all stakeholders take an active role in improving student achievement. Topics to be covered include: What is Our Goal?; Do We Speak the Same Language?; Providing Notice of Academic Concerns to Hard to Reach Families; "Give-Aways", Take Home Surveys, and Other Communication Tools; and Connecting the Dots to Improve Student Achievement.
Building a High Performing PA/PTA Team©
Membership in PA's and PTA's is constantly in flux as students matriculate from K-12. Additionally, most parents are required to multi-task to meet the demands of work and home. Participants in this highly interactive workshop learn and practice skills and techniques utilized by business teams to successfully address the challenges of team member mobility and multiple job demands. Topics to be covered include: Team Work: Parent and Principal Collaboration, Time Management, Creating an Inclusive Team Environment, Maximizing the Skills of Each Officer, and Best Practices for Increasing Parental Involvement.
Coaching and Mentoring of Individual Stakeholders to Optimize Parent Involvement©
Parent involvement workshops can be supported with individual and/or group coaching/mentoring targeting specific challenges and/or skill development.
Sustainability: Building on the Success of Programs Supported Through Grant Funding©
You received grant funding and utilized it to develop some wonderful programs. The grant funding ends..now what? This practical and results oriented workshop provides 21st Century Grant Coordinators, Principals, Assistant Principals, and school staff with guidance and direction to strategically plan and execute an Action Plan for next steps. The Action Plan identifies and utilizes all school and community resources available to support the continuation of these programs.
Building and Sustaining Effective Corporate Partnerships©
Schools and Corporate are a powerful team when they work together to support the common goal of providing today's youth with the academic foundation and 21st Century skills required to be successful in today's global economy. Participants in this highly interactive workshop directly address the possibilities, challenges, and "ins" and "outs" of successful school and corporate partnerships. Topics covered include: Finding the Right Corporate Partner for Your School, Acquiring and Keeping Corporate Sponsors, Aligning the Corporate and School Visions, and Directly Connecting Corporate Sponsorship to Student Achievement.
Facilitative Leadership©
Facilitative Leadership is people centered, inclusive, and focuses on results, flexibility and productivity. This highly interactive workshop provides participants the opportunity to develop key skills needed to be a facilitative leader. Workshop topics include: Modeling a School Vision, Building Teams, Providing and Receiving Feedback, Valuing Diversity, Communication Skills, Overcoming Resource Constraints, and Appreciative Inquiry.
Using Needs Assessments to Save You Time and Money©
Your school has been empowered with funding and you want to select the interventions most appropriate to your school's particular needs. A customized needs assessment assists school leaders as they target challenges which need to be addressed. This workshop teaches the components of an effective needs assessment and how to interpret the resulting data. PCM associates are also available to conduct on-site needs assessments utilizing surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other strategic planning tools.
Get it Together! Building Community Through Team Building and Dialogue©
We have all heard the adage, "No man is an island". However, sometimes we face challenges when dealing with other professionals which need to be addressed if collaboration is to occur. Participants in this interactive workshop are led through a series of highly engaging activities which build group cohesion and explore the benefits and struggles that occur when working collaboratively with others. Participants then apply these skills to address identified challenges.
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