Regular professional discussions among colleagues are integral to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and effective educational environment. They play a vital role in professional development, problem-solving, and ultimately improving student success.
Professional discussions or ‘check-ins’, using the interim review function within the staff portfolio, have become more regular and ongoing in schools. They are no longer about just setting targets, mid-year review and an end-of-year evaluation. These discussions focus on why and how classroom learning is progressing, identify potential barriers to learning, as well as what is happening to the teachers themselves.
Ideally, the discussion is deemed as positive conversations that consider how to stretch the performance of a committed colleague but also can be used to inform colleagues that their performance requires immediate improvement.
Approach the professional discussions with the mindset of what will inspire the person to improve. We recommend a culture of regular and supportive dialogue, through ‘interim reviews’ to outline progress and areas of improvement. Focused support mechanisms, through professional discussions, mean that a colleague feels well supported and can develop their skills and achieve their targets.
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See how the International School of Luxembourg uses the professional discussion feature to achieve their goal of enhancing staff professional development through good communication. SchooliP has been an integral part of ISL’s journey in improving staff professional development.
The implementation process went very smoothly. ISL already had a professional growth model in place and so transferring this into SchooliP was quite easy. SchooliP have been very responsive to all of the changes that ISL required as an international school.
The implementation process went very smoothly. ISL already had a professional growth model in place and so transferring this into SchooliP was quite easy. SchooliP have been very responsive to all of the changes that ISL required as an international school (rather than a UK curriculum school).
Erica Bastian, Head of Human Resources
Incorporating a robust and customisable evaluation system that allows school leaders to define clear performance indicators and track progress over time. It also facilitates regular feedback loops between managers and teachers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Designed to enhance teaching and support staff’s skills, knowledge, and instructional techniques. It employs personalised learning pathways, allowing teachers to identify their specific areas for growth and access targeted content that aligns with their individual needs and interests.
Empowering schools to conduct systematic and data-driven evaluations of their overall performance and progress. It guides school leaders through the evaluation process, prompting them to assess various aspects of the school’s operations, including academic achievement, teaching quality, student well-being, staff development, and community engagement.
This is a comprehensive and dynamic platform that facilitates strategic planning and collaborative decision making for school improvement. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows leaders, teachers, and stakeholders to collectively outline the school’s vision, mission, and long-term goals.
One of the latest modules we have introduced is a comprehensive and user-friendly platform designed to streamline the audit process and enhance the efficiency of school evaluations. It offers customisable templates and checklists that align with various auditing standards and frameworks, allowing schools to conduct internal and external audits with ease.
The final piece in terms of whole school improvement is a platform that supports the creation and approval of policies, which may be reviewed on a periodic basis and track the viewing and acknowledgment of policies by staff too. This new module supports the process of managing policies across the school and ensures that they are relevant and up to date.
Discover how our comprehensive solution can empower your staff, streamline appraisals, enhance well-being, and revolutionise school development and policy management.
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