Sunday, 19 January 2014
Old & New
Even though I have missed the 24 hour deadline. I feel compelled to complete the task. The Ministerial Order is an opportunity for all of our schools to reflect on our practices and engage in a plan to put the pieces of our old understandings together with new pieces. For me, this series of sessions is an opportunity to connect with and learn from other leaders (old & new) in the district, connect my old beliefs and understandings with new ones, and to reflect on how to use the QLPT as our school moves our literacy plan forward and sets our next steps in light of the Order. Last week's discussions reminded me, that even though we may have used different categories and descriptive words, there are more similarities between our beliefs in what makes a quality literacy program than differences. In our school setting, with three very distinct programs, we often find it true, that we have more in common than not. I think this commonality of beliefs about literacy is the starting point from where we can begin our new work using the QLPT as a guide.
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I agree. The key is in the conversations that help us to recognize similarities and develop a common set of beliefs in continuing to meet the needs of the students in front of us everyday. When we keep literacy discussions "on the radar" at some point we have an opportunity to feel affirmed, encouraged and supported in programming for students.
ReplyDeleteWell put Lorna! As we move forward, guided by the new literacy plan, it will be imperative that all staff work together towards the 'big picture'. This works begins at the school level, but I believe the collaboration must spread throughout catchment areas and school communities.
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