Category Archives: professional development

To Do and NOT to DO- First Days of School: Relationships over Nuts & Bolts

Paloma, 8th Grade, 1st Day at CTL Academy Global/Soccer IQ Institute Making an impact the first days of school is essential for kicking off the year right- especially this year- some may say this is the first ‘normal year’ post the pandemic that caused total havoc in education and beyond. This school year schools haveContinue reading “To Do and NOT to DO- First Days of School: Relationships over Nuts & Bolts”

The Power of Collective Vision

Recently I was asked a few questions about my thoughts in relation to student success, the changing landscape of schooling and bringing together multiple stakeholders effectively. After writing my responses to these questions I thought that they may benefit for others to have access- perhaps to create a DIALOGUE or sharing of effective practices. CurrentlyContinue reading “The Power of Collective Vision”

Developing a Sense of Urgency

In today’s PD session with CTL Academy Team, three weeks into the start of the school year the teachers shared that their students were showing signs of some bad habits returning. These habits included turning in work late, or not doing it, or not completing assigned tasks. Some of the teachers shared that to helpContinue reading “Developing a Sense of Urgency”

CTL Academy Professional Development Roadmap 2023-24

Last year’s theme was VUCA, the year before that UBUNTU – to know more about each of these check out previous posts. This year, 2023-24 we are focusing our efforts on GOOD to GREAT (G2G) building on our work with UBUNTU and VUCA. G2G stems from the work of Jim Collins and his best seller,Continue reading “CTL Academy Professional Development Roadmap 2023-24”