For Your Staff PD Video Highlight - February
Hi friends,
Welcome to February! A new month means fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and support our teams.
As always, I’m kicking things off with a “For Your Staff” video highlight—one of the many available to paid subscribers. These videos showcase real teachers using real strategies in real classrooms, making them perfect for a staff meeting, department check-in, or PLC discussion. Quick, practical, and classroom-ready!
If you’re already subscribed, you’ve got instant access to ten “For Your Staff” videos (with more on the way!), plus pre-made Google Slides with discussion questions to make sharing even easier. Each video is packed with insights from full-time educators who know what works. Let’s make this month a great one!
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February’s Highlight
Two Quotes to Teach By
This month, I’m so excited to share a conversation with Jody Jones, a phenomenal kindergarten dual-immersion teacher from my neck of the woods. Jody has introduced countless students to her district’s dual-language program, with an immersive experience relying heavily on project-based learning. Who says you can’t do complex tasks with five-year-olds? In this video, Jody shares two thoughts that guide her whole teaching framework.
Topics Covered:
How to truly “see” all students
Thinking beyond our own limitations
Seeing constraints as opportunities
Learning to slow down
Picking the right teachable moment
and more!
Staff Learning Targets:
I (the teacher) can learn something new about at least one student each day of the school year
I can remain flexible with my plan for the day and be willing to alter my expectations when the unexpected arises
Potential Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to understand the ways in which our students view the world differently?
How can we remember to focus on the task in front of us versus our original "plan"?
What resources or help do we need in order to be flexible throughout the day?
Google Slide Access: