I have been creating a series of blogs and podcasts that identify some of the researchers, authors, and presenters who influenced my early days exploring coaching and teaming in schools. I am hoping those who are “newer” to coaching roles might value some history and that those more seasoned might appreciate revisiting those earlier days […]

Increasing collegiality among staff and building teams with shared responsibility for student achievement are keys to a school’s success. Does your leadership team have a shared understanding of what increased collegiality and teaming would look like and sound like? Have you identified leadership actions to produce your desired staff working relationships?  Steve’s thoughts might help […]

In this week’s episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve looks at how collegiality can be built by creating a three year commitment to students. Ready Roland Barth’s Article here. Read “The Nature of Learning” here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find […]

I was visiting a friend who is a principal and found myself frequently alone as another “usual” school issue arose. As I often do, I began pursuing the bookshelf for a distraction and a chance to find out what I might be missing. I found a copy of Improving Schools from Within by Roland Barth […]