Building Strong Teacher Relationships: Viewing Support through a Tiered Lens

Outline

Introduction (10 minutes):
Icebreaker: A quick activity to establish rapport and encourage participation.
Defining Effective Feedback: Discuss the characteristics of effective feedback, including specificity, timeliness, and positivity.
The Importance of Communication: Emphasize the role of clear and open communication in building strong relationships with teachers.

Module 1: Providing Constructive Feedback to Teachers (20 minutes):
Introduce methods of providing feedback:
Digital Tools for Feedback: Share a digital resource we created for our use at Jackson to provide personalized and timely feedback to teachers. Allow participants an opportunity to create their own.

Module 2: Effective Communication with Teachers (20 minutes): peer-to-peer
Active Listening: Discuss the importance of active listening in teacher evaluations and other communication channels.
Speaking to be understood and not just heard
Addressing Teacher Concerns: Provide strategies for addressing teacher concerns in a respectful and professional manner.

Conclusion (15 minutes):
Reflection and Discussion: Encourage participants to reflect on the key takeaways from the workshop and discuss any questions or concerns.
Action Planning: Guide participants in creating individual action plans to implement the strategies learned in the workshop.

By incorporating digital tools and allowing time for creation of a personal toolbox, our workshop will provide school administrators with practical strategies for enhancing their communication and feedback skills in a modern and engaging way.

Supporting research

Leverage Leadership
How Leadership Works
Effective Supervision