School leaders get the most out of the TLI School Leader Cohort when they are committed to understanding their practice and making changes that will lead to better outcomes for students. Coaches work with leaders to target a specific action that will have the greatest impact, and they practice these skills to build expertise and […]
Author: Marissa King
Top 5 Gifts We’re Buying For the Kids In Our Lives
TLI staff members spend a lot of time thinking about what helps kids learn so naturally, we’re always ready to gab about the best holiday gifts for learning. Here are a few of the things we’re buying for the kids in our lives Gifts For the Budding Scientist Science gifts are all about getting kids […]
Good coaching is specific, targeted and empowering. That’s the heart of TLI’s approach.
As a former teacher and school leader, TLI Director of Leader Programs Nina Fitzerman-Blue understands that every minute of the school day is precious and that leaders work relentlessly for their students. School leaders don’t have time to waste. This is why TLI uses a one-on-one coaching model that pinpoints areas of growth to make […]
In the year of Covid: Top 5 Gifts For Teachers
Each year, the TLI team puts together a list of our top gifts for teachers. This year, the circumstances are a little different. Teachers are balancing Covid health concerns, managing distance learning, and working around intermittent quarantine. It’s been a rocky year and teachers deserve our gratitude more than ever. To make gift giving easier, […]
Think of it like self-care: Make time for your growth and development
School leaders often tell us that they don’t have time for coaching. With unrelenting schedules, taking time for your own growth and development can feel overwhelming or even frivolous in the face of daily to-dos. But research shows that great leadership doesn’t just happen. Leaders who reach their full potential effectively prioritize their time and […]
20 Under 2: 2020 Teacher Honorees
Educators have a lot to think about these days. We don’t know exactly what school will look like as Covid-19 news changes each day. School start dates and formats are still in flux. But here’s what we do know: Excellent Oklahoma educators deserve to be recognized. “Now more than ever we need to celebrate excellent […]
Meet the Newest 20 Under 2 Honorees
The Teaching & Leading Initiative of Oklahoma (TLI) has honored twenty of the top novice teachers in the state in the second annual 20 Under 2 list, a list of promising new Oklahoma teachers. This list celebrates emerging teacher leaders, high performers, and novice educators who make Oklahoma’s future look bright. Across the state, principals, […]
Responding to Covid: 4 Ideas To Reimagine Education
Guest Post By Telannia Norfar When I entered education 15 years ago, my goals were simple: Make sure students could count back change and get people to stop saying they were bad at math. Now, my goals are far loftier–even during the Covid19 pandemic. Like many teachers in Oklahoma, my mind raced when I learned […]
Responding to the Pandemic Blog Series
In a time when day-by-day seems like all we can do, our students deserve excellent planning for what school will look like in the fall. #oklaEd — TLI Oklahoma (@OklahomaTli) May 7, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js In March, teachers, administrators, and school support staff rushed to accommodate the new COVID pandemic realities by shifting to distance learning–all […]
20 Under 2 Calls For Top Oklahoma Teacher Nominations
Every year, 1 out of every 5 new Oklahoma teachers leave the profession. By year 5, only about half remain in the classroom. While it’s easy to decry the loss of teachers, the persistent classroom vacancies, and the worrisome number of emergency certificates issued this year, there are also plenty of bright spots. We think […]