Podcasts about trust based observations

Most school leaders and teachers give a rather low rating to the value of teacher observations regarding increasing teacher effectiveness and thus student learning. Many find the process actual interfering with building a trusting learning culture in a school. Craig Randall, the author of "Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth," has developed a transformative model of teacher observation that focuses on strengths and building differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; creating work environments where teachers feel safe, embrace taking risks, and experimenting with new practices. The result is a schoolwide culture of trust and care extending throughout the school to students. Craig shares the nine areas of pedagogy that are a focus for observing and strategies for generating trust in the process. Find out more at: https://trustbased.com/trust-based-observation-form/ Email Craig: craig@trustbased.com     Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!  

Craig Randall is the author of Trust Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. He was inspired to write the book after a long history traditional methods of teacher observations failed to help teachers improve their instruction.Craig works as a consultant training administrators and faculties on how leverage frequent classroom observations and visits into collaborative learning opportunities.Links:Trust-Based ObservationsX: @‌TrustBasedCraigLinkedIn: @TrustBasedCraig This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, Craig Randall sits down with Rocio Avalos, a first-grade teacher with 35 years of experience at Whitney Elementary. They discuss her journey from aspiring chemical engineer to passionate educator, her classroom management and relationship-building techniques, and the significance of routines and responsibilities in fostering a successful learning environment. Rocio also shares her experience with different observation models and reflects on the impact of the Trust Based Observations model.00:00 Introduction to Rocio Avalos00:43 Rocio Avalos' Journey and Teaching Philosophy01:46 Classroom Management and Relationships20:20 The Importance of Routines and Responsibilities21:09 Trust Based Observations vs. Danielson Model

In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Malik Bryant, a dedicated educator at Martin Luther School, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Malik shares his personal journey from pursuing a business degree to finding his calling in teaching, driven by his innate desire to help others. His story unfolds from his initial job roles to his impactful position at Martin Luther School, thanks to his brother's encouragement. Martin Luther School, specializing in social and emotional behavior support, has a unique approach to education, focusing on behavioral management alongside academic excellence to reintegrate students into their districts. Malik's transformative teaching methods, which emphasize understanding each student's needs, differentiation, and encouragement, are discussed. His approach, based on building strong relationships and fostering confidence through continuous encouragement and a rewards system, has had a profound effect on his students. The conversation delves into Malik's first-hand experiences and successful strategies in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of asking questions to promote self-learning among students, rather than providing answers. This approach ensures students grow academically and personally, fostering a positive learning environment. Malik's exemplary dedication to teaching and personal philosophy of making learning accessible and enjoyable sets a remarkable example for educators everywhere.00:00 Introduction to Trust Based Observations with Malik Bryant00:29 Malik Bryant's Journey into Teaching02:59 The Unique Approach of Martin Luther School05:36 Building Confidence and Relationships in the Classroom07:01 Understanding and Adapting to Each Student's Needs16:06 The Art of Questioning to Enhance Learning18:45 Personal Teaching Philosophy and Building Student Confidence

Fostering Lifelong Learners with Rachel SolisIn this edition of '20 minutes of teaching brilliance on the road with trust-based observations', the host Craig interviews Rachel Solis, a dedicated sixth-grade reading and writing teacher from Trinity School of Midland, Texas, about her teaching journey and methods. Rachel shares her experiences teaching diverse groups of students over her nine-year career, including working with gifted and talented learners, English Language Learners, and public Title I schools before moving to an independent setting. She emphasizes the importance of building authentic connections with students, understanding their cultural backgrounds, and integrating their interests into the curriculum to make learning engaging and meaningful. Rachel discusses her strategies for classroom management, the significance of trust and relationship in teaching, and how her previous career in the medical field and her own educational experiences have shaped her teaching philosophy. The conversation highlights Rachel's commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment where students are motivated to learn, feel supported, and are encouraged to become lifelong learners through thoughtful, differentiated instruction and high expectations.00:00 Welcome to Trust-Based Observations with Rachel Solis02:25 Rachel Solis: A Journey from Medical Field to Middle School Teaching04:01 Building Relationships and Classroom Management for Effective Learning09:02 The Power of Student Choice and Engagement in Reading16:02 Strategies for Differentiation and Adaptive Practice24:30 Understanding and Supporting Each Student Individually

In this episode, Craig Randal chats with Joleen Boelter, a math and science teacher from Ober Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boelter shares teaching strategies implemented in her classroom, particularly a method that emphasizes a student-centered framework grounded on trust-based observations. This involves establishing group work fostering peer evaluation, direct instruction, and individual self-assessment. She also uses tools such as a 'mild, medium, and spicy' system to motivate differentiation in problem-solving and incorporates descriptive progress feedback, primarily through inquiry-based questions. She also emphasizes the importance of developing resilience towards mistakes and fostering a nurturing yet challenging learning environment. 01:07 Joleen Boelter's Journey to Teaching02:03 The Transition to Teaching and Classroom Dynamics02:53 The Power of Trust-Based Observations04:22 The Role of Peer Assessment and Feedback04:51 Building Thinking Classrooms: A Book Review06:37 The Impact of Group Work and Student Autonomy08:50 The Importance of Student Self-Assessment28:48 The Power of Randomized Grouping33:50 Conclusion: The Value of Trust-Based Observations

In this episode of 20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance, the host, Craig Randall, author of the book "Trust-Based Observations" and the creator of the TBO model is joined by Mike Caldwell and Glen Woodburn, two experienced educators who have been trained in trust-based observation. Glen and Mike share their experiences using the TBO model in their schools.  The concept of trust-based observations revolves around unannounced twenty-minute observations focused on building trust, enhancing teacher's risk-taking and innovation capabilities, and ultimately improving teaching and learning. 00:00 Introduction to Trust-Based Observations00:49 Guest Introduction: Glen Woodburn00:57 Glen's Journey with Trust-Based Observations04:55 Guest Introduction: Mike Caldwell05:02 Mike's Experience with Trust-Based Observations08:59 Understanding Trust-Based Observations09:10 The Research Behind Observations15:27 The Trust-Based Observations Model16:38 The Impact of Trust-Based Observations25:59 Future Plans for Trust-Based Observations38:41 Closing Remarks

You've heard me talk about the flywheel. It is the process of providing professional development,following it up with targeted observations, and using observation data to drive the next round ofprofessional development. As with so many things, while the concept is simple, execution isdifficult. The flywheel will look different in different schools, and today's guest shares with us ahighly developed and coherent version of the flywheel. I guarantee that you will leave today'sconversation with a couple big ideas lodged in your head! Ideas that I hope you will decide to acton.

You've heard me talk about the flywheel. It is the process of providing professional development,following it up with targeted observations, and using observation data to drive the next round ofprofessional development. As with so many things, while the concept is simple, execution isdifficult. The flywheel will look different in different schools, and today's guest shares with us ahighly developed and coherent version of the flywheel. I guarantee that you will leave today'sconversation with a couple big ideas lodged in your head! Ideas that I hope you will decide to acton.

Craig Randall, author of "Trust-Based Observations", unpacks the many ways that trust underpins a positive school culture. The presence of strong relational trust emerged as one of the central findings in "The Outliers Study" from CEE, as a common denominators among schools that outperform the rest. Randall helps us understand how and why to establish and maintain trust throughout our schools and communities. You can find out more about Craig Randall and his work at trustbased.com. 

Bryan Peckhart is an experienced instructional leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. He currently is the Industry and Careers/Wellness Division Leader at Prairie ridge High School. We talk about the amazing opportunities given to high school students through business education and job shadowing programs. Connect with Bryan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanpeckhart/ The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Tom Liam Lynch is Director of Education Policy at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School and Editor-in-Chief of InsideSchools. A former educational technology professor, English teacher, and school district official for the New York City Department of Education, Dr. Lynch led the implementation of a $50M online learning program in over 100 schools called iLearnNYC. He then architected and drove the implementation of WeTeachNYC, a $6.8M digital resource repository, learning environment, and blended learning program for the city's 80,000 teachers. Dr. Lynch researches the relationship between software theory, literacy, and education reform. He has written dozens of articles and presented the world over on educational technologies, school reform, new literacies, and K-12 computer science. We talk about "computationality" and his website www.plottingplots.com for book lovers who like data. Whether you are an English teacher, professor, student, or run-of-the-mill bibliophile, Plotting Plots can help you explore ways to use data and technology to deepen the joy of reading. The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Ryan Rechter has a passion for serving others in business and the community through education, connection and imagining win-win opportunities. His experiences across numerous industries in venture capital, operations, scaling, purpose driven business, finance, risk management and leadership allow him to live this purpose as an organizational leader and adviser to start-ups, small businesses and non-profit organizations. In this episode we talk about Ryan's path to helping others through education. Ryan talks about One School in Ohio and the way it is helping kids and adults learn their skills and passions through design thinking and project based learning. Learn more at https://www.oneschool.education/ The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Jonathan is the Chief Operating Officer of InStride, the Strategic Enterprise Education™ partner of choice for businesses creating sustainable advantage and social impact through the continuous growth of their people. Jonathan is responsible for end-to-end learner success —helping learners make informed decisions that advance their career aspirations by delivering effective products, services, and technology. Jonathan and I discuss what specifically makes education such an important benefit to both the employee and employer through the following topics How education as a benefit can not only have an effect on employees' happiness, but can grow the organization as a whole; shaping the next era of the workforce; Steps leaders can take to successfully upskill and reskill their workforce; and How effective and strategic leadership comes into play. Learn more at www.InStride.com The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Alex Wenzel is the Principal of the Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont in the Denver Public Schools. Alex leads bold transformations of the underlying structures and motivations in educational institutions; toward inclusivity, cooperation, and improved quality of life for all. Craig Randall is driven to transform the world of teacher evaluation and observation through Trust-based Observations. When leaders build trust with their teachers such that they feel safe, then those teachers will embrace the vulnerability necessary to take big risks risks in their practice, the result is teaching and learning growth. The humanistic approach to improvement is essential in learning and teaching. We have lost it in the hunt for data. We discuss the teacher observation systems and how to make it more trusting. The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Dr. Lynn Kepp is the Vice President of the Avid Center, a nonprofit assisting educators in closing the opportunity gap to prepare all students for college, career, and life. K-12 Dive recently put out a press release highlighting Avid's focus on strategies for greater engagement, rigor, literacy, and equity in the classroom as schools begin to reopen for in-person learning. Our conversation revolves around working with leaders to build collective educator agency. Learn more at www.avid.org The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Dr. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, consultant and author of eight books who currently serves as the superintendent of schools for the nationally recognized Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois. Our conversation revolves around the challenges of being a school leader in rural areas, during the pandemic, and dealing with a teacher shortage. Connect with Dr. PJ Caposey: Twitter: @MCUSDsupe PCaposey@gmail.com Amazon Books - Search PJ Caposey - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pj+caposey&i=stripbooks&crid=1RD3NPTE2ZCXE&sprefix=pj+capo%2Cstripbooks%2C128&ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_7_ts-doa-p The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Superintendent Gregory J. Donovan knows what it takes to run a public school district, manage faculty and ensure success for all students, parents and employees. With over 40 years of public education experience, Superintended Donovan shares his background in education and his personal experiences throughout his time as an educator Greg talks about the benefits of pursuing a career technical education for high school and adult students. Learn more at https://west-mec.edu/ The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay! Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

Maximizing teaching and learning growth with trust-based observations. Craig Randall and I discuss more on the current status of education, strategies to improve staff morale, and trust-based observations! Ready to learn innovative strategies? Subscribe to the LeadersInTouch Podcast today! Missed episode 7? Check it out here. Listen to us on your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple, and Google. We release a new episode bi-weekly during Thursdays. 6:00 PM ET. Craig Randall is the author of Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. His experiences as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal led him to develop Trust-Based Observations, a model of observation and evaluation focused on building differentiated trusting relationships between principal and teacher that sparks risk-taking and innovation in practice, which leads to teaching and learning growth. Currently, Craig consults and trains schools on Trust-Based Observations. Got questions for Mr. Craig Randall? Message him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trustbasedcraig/ What is LeadersInTouch Podcast? In this podcast, we will talk about the ups and downs of being a successful school leader. So if you're an aspiring leader or a new leader ready to learn what wasn't taught in textbooks, this podcast is for you. Share your thoughts here. We'll listen! Facebook https://web.facebook.com/LeadersInTouch/?__tn__=%3C Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeadersInTouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersintouch/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we embrace growth through trust-based observations with Mr. Craig Randall! In this episode we will be talking about: The power of listening, how to get the best out of your people, reflective conversations, and more! Learn how to maximize teaching and learning growth today Subscribe to the LeadersInTouch Podcast today! Listen to us on your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple, and Google. We release a new episode bi-weekly during Thursdays. 6:00 PM ET. Craig Randall is the author of Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. His experiences as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal led him to develop Trust-Based Observations, a model of observation and evaluation focused on building differentiated trusting relationships between principal and teacher that sparks risk-taking and innovation in practice, which leads to teaching and learning growth. Currently, Craig consults and trains schools on Trust-Based Observations. Got questions for Mr. Craig Randall? Message him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trustbasedcraig/ What is LeadersInTouch Podcast? In this podcast, we will talk about the ups and downs of being a successful school leader. So if you're an aspiring leader or a new leader ready to learn what wasn't taught in textbooks, this podcast is for you. Share your thoughts here. We'll listen! Facebook https://web.facebook.com/LeadersInTouch/?__tn__=%3C Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeadersInTouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersintouch/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

To start out, a little review of highlights for the last year. We released 86 episodes on the podcast. Because I left being a principal, I had more time to produce content. And so I did 3 to four interviews per week! It's been great. We also broke 1,000,000 downloads total with more than 200,000 thousand just this year. I'd like to share some highlights from the top 5 episodes this year. Also, I'm doing things a bit differently this year. The mastermind is amazing, but many need an asynchronous option, so that's why I'm introducing something new today. It's called How To Be a Transformative Principal and it is all about providing support to principals to help them become transformative principals. This year, I'll be releasing a new book, in about a quarter, and it's called How to be a transformative principal. It's been a labor of love doing this podcast for the last several years, and I'm honored to have John Catt Publish this book, as well. They are a sponsor of this podcast, and I'm very grateful for them. I'll share the highlights from this year at the end of the podcast. First, I'd like to share some of my thinking around support, which is our theme for how2be this month. how2be is a new offering that I've created to help principals. Over the last five years, I've had a lot of people interested in the mastermind, but just couldn't make work because of the time commitment of the meetings, or because they weren't principals yet. The Mastermind is amazing for principals who have been in the position at least 3 years. I haven't had a way to support people who are assistant principals, aspiring principals, or principals in their first three years. This program is just for you. It teaches you how to be a transformative principal, based on the many things I've learned from doing 461 episodes of this podcast. Many have said they needed something asynchronous. So, that's what I'm offering. here's what you get as part of the How2Be a Transformative Principal program. The first week is a teaching newsletter that explains the theme, based on a monthly theme from my upcoming book. The second week is a coaching call with me about the same topic. The third week, you'll get a summary of the coaching call in your email, and if you join the tier that has an extra coaching call, you'll have another coaching call. Finally, during the fourth week, we'll have a webinar with an expert on the topic for that month. You get all of this for less than a hundred bucks a month. All of these events are exclusive to you as members. And there are some other bonuses I'm working as well. For example, a free copy of my book when it comes out later this year. Now, if you're listening to this podcast, but you haven't joined the mastermind, this is for you! You can learn more at jethrojones.com/how2be. ![[IMG_A9ED9DA6EDA8–1.jpeg]] Support The theme this month is support. Today, I'm going to talk about you getting support, and in the coaching calls this month, I'll take questions about you supporting teachers. Looking forward to having you join us! Today I want to talk about the three kinds of support that you can seek out. There are three sources of support, crowd-sourced, expert-sourced, professional-sourced. Picture these as a 3-circle Venn Diagram. Crowd-sourced support is what a PLN is and what this podcast is. It's something that you don't pay for but just search out. Expert-sourced is where you get support from an expert, and it probably costs you something, either in money or some exchange of value. Professional-sourced means that you are going to someone who is really going to focus specifically on you and help you be get the support you really need. Bathroom fan example Let's look at an example here to help it make sense: let's say you need to repair something in your house, like I did, a fan in the bathroom. First, I crowd-sourced it by looking up how to do it on youtube. Second, I asked my buddy Casey to help me, and he did, so I bought him dinner. What I should have done is hired someone to do it professionally, because it would have been done more effectively. My wife's example If I can make this a little more personal, I'd like to share my wife's story. A little over 10 years ago, my wife's mom tragically passed away. She got some help from me and her friends to help, but as you know grief hits in different ways. That was crowd-sourced support. So, after about 5 years, we realized she needed more help. So we got her an appointment with a counselor. (professional-sourced support). Then, after a few sessions, it was working. And she was doing much better. She didn't think she needed counseling like that anymore, but still thought she needed support. So, she turned to an expert-sourced support: a life coach. The life coach still costs money, but the value my wife is getting in dealing with past emotions is way more than the financial investment she is paying. Caveat I'm not here to say that a life coach is better than a therapist, but I am here to emphatically say that you need to choose what works best for you and how to get that. In some instances, crowd-sourced is the way to go. This podcast is an amazing resource. I tell people all the time you can get a PhD in ed leadership by listening to all 460+ episodes of this podcast. In other instances, you need more support and it's worth it to invest something in it. Sometimes you need a little more support, so you find an expert. That's what the How2be program is for: It's an expert source to help you learn how to be a transformative principal. Finally, maybe you need the mastermind or 1 on 1 coaching for you. investment Whatever kind of support you end up going with, you have to invest in that support. Support is not you finding someone to solve your problem for you. It is getting help to solve your own problem. Sometimes that investment is low, as it is in PLNs, blogs, podcasts, youtube videos, and books. Sometimes it is higher, as in life coaches, conferences, and courses. Finally, sometimes you need to invest more like in 1 to 1 coaching, masterminds, or or more. I intentionally offer something for everyone. How long have you been listening to this podcast? Has it been a good level of support for you? If you're listening today, I'm going to say that answer is yes. Could you benefit from more support? Come check out jethrojones.com/how2be, or https://transformativeprincipal.com for the mastermind. Highlights from the top 5 podcasts in 2021! 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In this episode, regular co-host Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I interview Craig Randall, author of Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. This was a great conversation and made me want to get back into classrooms and work directly with teachers again. Craig mentioned the Trust-Based Observation/Reflection form that he developed. The most recent version of the form can be found here.  Jenn David-Lang has done a Main Idea summary of the book, and If you would like a copy, you can email her at Jenn@TheMainIdea.net.  Send your comments, questions, and show ideas to mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.  Consider rating the podcast in iTunes and leaving a comment.  And please pass the show along to your colleagues.  If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the show, send me an email at mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.

Craig Randall talks with me about his book Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. This is episode 392 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Craig Randall has worked as an elementary and middle school counselor, including one intense year in the classroom with students with severe behavior issues. In addition he has served as an academic advisor at the college level. He has worked as a collegiate basketball coach. He has worked as a teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as in college. And, of course, Craig has worked in the job of his passion and calling: assistant principal and principal. Craig has done his work at schools both in the US and overseas. Now, as the author of the book and founder of the business with the same name: Trust-Based Observations, Craig's goal is to transform the world of teacher observation and evaluation. He is dedicated to training and consulting school leaders on the use of Trust-Based Observations, empowering them to build supportive relationships with their teachers, relationships which foster risk-taking, which in turn, dramatically improve teaching and learning. Craig received his Bachelor's degree, yes in English, from the University of Washington, his Master's in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Saint Martin's University, and his principal certification from Western Washington University. Currently, Craig lives in the rainy but beautiful Pacific Northwest with the best educator he knows, his wife and new teacher mentor, Michele, and their just graduated high-school twins, Acalia and Craigo. Today Craig and I will be focused on his book... Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth.  Thanks for listening! Enjoy. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month free of unlimited hosting for your new podcast.  Remember to check out Self-Care Summer. Lynn will teach you what you need to know about stress, including what it is, how to identify how stress impacts you, and how to use coping skills effectively to ACTUALLY stress LESS. Go to my website https://stevenmiletto.com/sponsors and click on the Self-Care Summer with Connect-Flow-Grow hosting link to join by  July 12-15 to secure your spot! Remember to take a look at NVTA (National Virtual Teacher Association) The NVTA Certification Process was created to establish a valid and reliable research-based teacher qualification training process for virtual teachers to enhance their teaching and develop their ongoing reflective skills to improve teaching capacity. NVTA is an affiliate sponsor of Teaching Learning Leading K12, by following the link above if you purchase a program, Teaching Learning Leading K12 will get a commission and you will help the show continue to grow.  By the way, don't forget to go to my other affiliate sponsor Boone's Titanium Rings at www.boonerings.com. When you order a ring use my code - TLLK12 - at checkout to get 10% off and help the podcast get a commission. Thanks!!! Oh by the way, you can help support Teaching Learning Leading K12 by buying me a soft drink (actually making a donation to Teaching Learning Leading K12.) That would be awesome! You would be helping expand the show with equipment and other resources to keep the show moving upward. Just go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevenmiletto Thanks! Have an awesome day! Connect & Learn More: craig@trustbased.com https://trustbased.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1475853564/ https://www.schoolrubric.com/theres-a-better-way-to-evaluate-teachers-trust-based-observations/ https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475853575/Trust-Based-Observations-Maxi Length - 01:05:20

Craig Randall's experience as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal set him up perfectly to develop a model of teacher observation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teaching and learning growth. As the author of Trust-Based Observations, Craig is on a mission to change the world of teacher observations to a model of support that fosters risk-taking, innovation, and creativity. Connect with Craig! Twitter: @TrustbasedCraig LinkedIn: trustbasedcraig Email: craig@trustbased.com Web: trustbased.com

Craig Randall's experience as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal set him up perfectly to develop a model of teacher observation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teaching and learning growth. As the author of Trust-Based Observations, Craig is on a mission to change the world of teacher observations to a model of support that fosters risk-taking, innovation, and creativity. Connect with Craig! Twitter: @TrustbasedCraig LinkedIn: trustbasedcraig Email: craig@trustbased.com Web: trustbased.com

Craig Randall is the author of Trust Based Observations. His experience as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal at schools in the US and overseas led him to develop and then write,Trust Based Observations, a model of observation and evaluation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teacher risk taking and innovation, and result in teaching and learning growth. Currently, Craig consults and trains schools on the model.Trust Based Observations "Creating Cultures of Trust" Twitter: @TrustbasedCraig LinkedIn: TrustbasedCraig

Craig Randall is the author of Trust-Based Observations. His experience as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal at schools in the US and overseas led him to develop and then write, Trust-Based Observations, a model of observation and evaluation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teacher risk-taking and innovation, and result in teaching and learning growth. Currently, Craig consults and trains schools on the model. Tune in to hear this bonus edition episode with Craig Randall! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/craig-randall.png ()QuotablesWhat were you doing to help students learn? If you had to do it again, what would you do differently? By asking teachers about their teaching rather than telling them what to do you start the road to trust based observations. When you ask your opinion of their own teaching, you give them control and they are more willing to try and take risk. You have to have a heart to kids, and hold on to it, to be a great teacher. The teachers that are the most amazing teachers have a differentiated relentlessness for each student they teach. Never loose the feeling of vulnerability of being observed whether you know its coming or not, and maintain empathy forever for teachers who are working in environment where you never know what's going to happen. As you move into teacher leadership sometimes we think "My way is THE way," be open to multiple ways to be successful. There is a talent within the building but you have to be willing to look at it from a different perspective.  Teachers are much more willing to grow their practice when you ask teachers about their practice, see them frequently enough where you know their practice, and sharing their strengths. Right now observations happen to us, trust based observations allow growth to happen with us. Teachers are willing to show up as their best when principals are consistent. This promotes risk taking and everyone continuing to do their best. Join the Simply Coaching RetreatIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! March 19-21st, 2021! https://www.sctacademy.com/simply-coaching-retreat?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2Fs6BtaxLo%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0WDBsSKduDM1cTNOanw6juk0AKumceRet-Lvk4pciHOrFMnOxhsYAtUo0 (Simply Coaching Retreat) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links MentionedConnect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Connect with CraigTwitter: https://twitter.com/trustbasedcraig?lang=en (@TrustbasedCraig) Email: craig@trustbased.com Website: http://www.trustbased.com/ (www.trustbased.com) Book: https://amzn.to/3thQ9rs (Trust Based Observations) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In today’s episode, we are speaking with Craig Randall, Author of Trust-Based Observations. Craig received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, a Master’s in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Saint Martin’s University, and his principal certification from Western Washington University. Craig has worked as an elementary and middle school counselor, including one intense year in the classroom…Read more

Join Adam & Jeff for this Friday edition as we speak with Craig Randall. Craig has worked as an elementary and middle school counselor, including one intense year in the classroom with students with severe behavior issues. In addition he has served as an academic advisor at the college level. He has worked as a collegiate basketball coach. He has worked as a teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as in college. And, of course, Craig has worked in the job of his passion and calling: assistant principal and principal. Craig has done his work at schools both in the US and overseas. Now, as the author of the book and founder of the business with the same name: Trust-Based Observations, Craig's goal is to transform the world of teacher observation and evaluation. He is dedicated to training and consulting school leaders on the use of Trust-Based Observations, empowering them to build supportive relationships with their teachers, relationships which foster risk-taking, which in turn, dramatically improve teaching and learning. Craig's Story: Classroom teacher had to restrain kids, at one point, for 180 straight days! Has coached in his career Work international - Warsaw, Poland Principal endorsement - became AP in Korea Differences in countries - kids are kids wherever you go Focus on global citizenship “Week without Walls” Service trips, internships Transition from “School Person” to business owner/author Anything more than 10 indicators, and we start to lose the forest for the trees… While in Brazil, a principal said he wanted him to teach other people Teachers responded well to it. - what part(s) of it did they respond well to? What were you doing to help students learn vs. what were you teaching Left principal prep program ready to observe & evaluate.... Felt like it was arrogant of him to tell a teacher what she was doing wrong, give pointers… TBO Model - what are the steps? We don't rate the pedagogy - teachers stop taking risks, start playing it safe Teachers select action research projects 12 twenty min observations per week 3 reflective conversations per week Convo happens in teacher's room Ask permission to sit beside Ask questions, fill in template Share what we notice Risk taking & Innovation Prioritizing Time - what can you hand off? Leadership Struggle Made a mistake as a principal. Needed to have a challenging conversation. Plan out the approach and prepare for what you may encounter. Hopeful WE can create trusting relationships and safe spaces. Creating comfortable environments to be able to deal with uncomfortable situations CONNECT https://trustbased.com/ Twitter INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt FACEBOOK Principal Leadership Lab Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. I'm your host, Charles Williams. An educator for 15 years, a current school principal in Chicago, and an educational consultant. Let's get started. In this episode, I chat with Craig Randall who has had an eclectic educational career. He started as an elementary school counselor then worked a year in the classroom with students who had severe behavior issues, before taking a major detour into small college basketball coaching for a number of years. Taking another significant detour, Craig and his wife Michele decided to fulfill a dream by working at international schools. Craig taught in Warsaw, Poland while also pursuing his principal certification. He moved into school administration, first as an assistant principal and then principal as they worked their way around the globe. Along the way, not terribly aware of it at the time, he was developing what became Trust-Based Observations. He and his family returned to the US after a decade overseas and he wrote Trust-Based Observations, which came out in September, and now he is busy striving to change the world of teacher observations to a model of support that fosters risk taking and growth. During our conversation, we talk about the dreaded teacher observations. To be honest, this is one of those things that neither teachers nor administrators enjoy. And that is precisely why Craig set out to do them differently. He points out that teaching is an art and should be treated as such. Traditional observational approaches place pressure on accountability and leads to teachers playing it safe instead of being innovative and creative. Instruction becomes more about checking off boxes than authentic learning opportunities. Listen as Craig shares some practical tips and suggestions for revamping this outdated and ineffective approach to improving teacher practices. I want to thank you for listening to The Counter Narrative Podcast. If you like what you are hearing, please be sure to like and subscribe. The show can be found on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and several of your other favorite platforms. This podcast is also featured on SchoolRubric.com, where you can find educational articles, videos, and interviews with educators from around the globe. Be sure to connect with the host and other listeners by following the show on Twitter at @theCNpodcast and joining the show's Facebook Group. Take care. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecounternarrative/support

The BeerEDU Podcast Episode 090: Trust Based Observations with Craig Randall. Kyle & Ben chat with Craig Randall (@TrustbasedCraig) about his work as a school counselor turned college basketball coach turned international teacher turned school administrator, what he believes is wrong with the current system of teacher evaluation, and his book, Trust Based Observations, and the system he developed for building trust and highlighting strengths in the evaluation process. Check out the shownotes for this episode at www.beeredupodcast.com. Have any feedback or suggestions for Kyle and Ben? Want them to talk about a topic that interests you or want to learn something about beer? Send them an email at info@beeredupodcast.com, tweet them @BeerEDUPod and use #BeerEDUPod, hit up Beeredupodcast on Facebook, follow on Instagram @beeredupod, check out the YouTube channel at bit.ly/beereduyoutube or drop a voicemail using the Anchor app. And please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcasting app to help others find the podcast! Visit www.beeredupodcast.com for more information on Kyle & Ben, episodes, etc. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, click on the Contact and Subscription Info link of the website and fill out our guest form! The BeerEDU Podcast is partnered with School Rubric to bring you great content from educators around the world! Learn more by visiting www.schoolrubric.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-beeredu-podcast/support

Craig Randall received his Bachelor's degree, yes in English, from the University of Washington, his Master's in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Saint Martin's University, and his principal certification from Western Washington University. He has worked as an elementary and middle school counselor, including one intense year in the classroom with students with severe behavior issues. In addition, he has served as an academic advisor at the college level. He has worked as a collegiate basketball coach. He has worked as a teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as in college. And, of course, Craig has worked in the job of his passion and calling: assistant principal and principal. Craig has done his work at schools both in the US and overseas. Now, as the author of the book and founder of the business with the same name: Trust-Based Observations, Craig's goal is to transform the world of teacher observation and evaluation. He is dedicated to training and consulting school leaders on the use of Trust-Based Observations, empowering them to build supportive relationships with their teachers, relationships which foster risk-taking, which in turn, dramatically improve teaching and learning. Currently, Craig lives in the rainy but beautiful Pacific Northwest with the best educator he knows, his wife and new teacher mentor, Michele, and their just graduated high-school twins, Acalia and Craigo.To contact or book Craig's services email him directly at craig@trustbased.com. 

For our 3rd Bonus Episode, we are featuring author Craig Randall and his book "Trust Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth." In this awesome conversation, we talk to Craig about his experiences with teacher observations. We have a fantastic discussion with Craig about the importance of building trust with teachers prior to effective evaluations. Twitter: @TrustbasedCraig Website: trustbased.com To purchase "Trust Based Observations": https://www.amazon.ca/Trust-Based-Observations-Maximizing-Teaching-Learning/dp/1475853564/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CBYHB81XAB7Z&dchild=1&keywords=trust+based+observations&qid=1603332339&sprefix=trust+based+%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 USA: https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Based-Observations-Maximizing-Teaching-Learning/dp/1475853564/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=trust+based+observations&qid=1603332461&sr=8-1