At the start of this meeting before a demonstration lesson, Jason DiCarlo reminds the first-grade teaching team of the norms they have agreed to use throughout their time together:
1. Be efficient.
2. Be effective.
3. Be standards-driven.
4. Be active listeners.
5. Have balanced participation.
6. Agree to disagree at times.
7. Trust each other and be open.
8. Be honest, reflective, and responsive.
Author
Jason DiCarlo has worked as an urban educator and administrator for many years in Lowell, Massachusetts. He has taught third and fourth grade, and worked as an assistant principal and principal. As a school leader, Jason values building relationships, actively engaging and learning with his staff, and creating a school culture that is committed and dedicated to student learning.
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