Owning It. Alex Kajitani

Owning It

TALKING ’BOUT MY GENERATION Improve Schools by Minding Collegial Generation Gaps Generational Gaps and the Importance of Talking About Them Strategies for Success Acknowledge and Celebrate Generational Differences Openly Create Teams, Mentorships, and Communications That Mind the Gaps Remember the Common Goal Summary Reflection Questions 18 WE NEEd TO TALK Approach a Colleague About a Conflict How to Rethink Your Approach to Conflict Strategies for Success Be Well-Rounded Confirm Behavior Without Publicly Criticizing Make an Appointment Rehearse and Open With Confidence Be Specific Be Real and Listen Make a Plan Appreciate and Follow Up Summary Reflection Questions 19 TURN JOB SHARES INTO WIN-WIN-WINS with Megan Pincus-Kajitani Learn Five Ways to Make Shared Positions Work for Teachers, Students, and Administrators Strategies for Success Plan in Advance Drop the Attitude Begin and End the Year Together Put It in Writing Set (Flexible) Limits Summary Reflection Questions

PART 4

Owning It in Your Community: Strategies for Making a Positive Impact Beyond Your School and Classroom

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20	THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON TEACHERS Turn Potential Foes Into Supportive Allies All People Have Opinions—About Everything Strategies for Success Stop Reading the News, and Start Creating It Tell Stories Offer Your Podium Look the Part Brag Equally Summary Reflection Questions
21	START SPREADING THE NEWS Put the Spotlight on Your School We Are the Marketing Department Strategies for Success Offer Campus Tours Create a High-Quality Website Find Your Niche and Brand It Empower Student Voices Summary Reflection Questions
22	COMMUNITY-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Get Teachers Into the Community and the Community Into Teachers The Purpose of Community-Based Professional Development Strategies for Success Select a Topic and a Presenter Find a Location Publicize It as an Experience, Not as a Workshop Plan Ahead Remind Everyone of the Intent Follow Up and Build Community Summary Reflection Questions
23	TEACHING TEACHERS Step Up and Share Your Ideas With Fellow Educators The Importance of Sharing Your Knowledge Strategies for Success—How to Get the Gig Pick Your Topic Write Your Blurb Make Your Pitch Be Easy Strategies for Success—What to Do Once You’ve Got the Gig Be Prepared and Flexible Go Early Learn by Doing Tell Stories and Connect the Dots Have Fun Summary Reflection Questions
24	THE 5-5-5 OF TEACHER BLOGS Use Blogs to Learn, Share, and Influence Others Strategies for Success Five Reasons Blogs Are Important Five Blogs You Should Be Reading Five Steps to Start Your Own Blog Summary Reflection Questions Epilogue References & Resources Index