Upon entering another staff meeting, online space, or professional development session later in the 2020-2021 school year, no one says a word.

Complete silence.

• Silence to think and process.
• Silence to reflect and learn.
• Silence to pause and feel this moment. 

At the front of the room, there’s one prompt:

• What is something you’re persevering through lately?
• What are you learning in this journey?
• What do you need to overcome and move forward? 

At the front of the room, the agenda is posted:

• First 45 Minutes:
  • Consider these questions.
  • Reflect on your journey.
  • Write about it. Record a video about it.
  • Curate and cite related and supporting resources.
  • Post your reflection on your professional portfolio (website).
• Last 15 Minutes:
  • Read and comment on one teammate reflection.
  • Read and comment on a different grade/dept reflection.
  • Read and comment on one support staff or administrator reflection.

Go in peace.

Blogger’s Note: This post was adapted from Upon Reflection: The Best PD.