There's more than one way to LEAD by Wayside Instructional Strategists https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23 Please add questions, comments and takeaways en-us 2023-02-13 15:26:22 UTC 2025-11-08 06:45:23 UTC hello@padlet.com QUESTION: waysideidteam https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484028978 How can I manage the "naysayers" who won't even listen or try modern language practices?]]> 2023-02-15 19:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484028978 Question waysideidteam https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484030667 What are some ways I can be involved in an organization without being on the board?]]> 2023-02-15 19:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484030667 waysideidteam https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484031725 How do you become an instructional coach? Did you have special training? Or what books/resources do you recommend?]]> 2023-02-15 19:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484031725 Comment waysideidteam https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484036058 I think that some of the best leaders I know don't have titles. You want to follow them because you believe in them and trust what they say. I'm trying to lead more in that way. ]]> 2023-02-15 19:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2484036058 Question: https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2485160883 Similar to the previous question - how do I manage a situation where I was specifically hired to update my severely behind-the-times department but my only supporter has since left? It was going well until we got new admin and my fellow language teacher thinks he's smarter than ACTFL. He is a problem but now so is getting "higher up" support and it's starting to feel like I'm fighting a losing battle]]> 2023-02-16 15:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2485160883 Teaching languages on a block schedule https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2485861964 The infrequency of class is convenient for me, but it's challenging for high school students to learn a language with such infrequent exposure. Suggestions for trying to campaign for schedule changes with the administration? ]]> 2023-02-17 03:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2485861964 balance https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2485865093 How do you balance support for colleagues and wishes/plans of the administration which don't always align? ]]> 2023-02-17 03:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2485865093 What kinds of ways can we lead on campus without having a title? How do we work with admin in this capacity (i.e., without a title)? https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2486497047 2023-02-17 15:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2486497047 What does the role of instructional coach look like on a day-to-day basis? What kind of feedback are you giving to peers? Do you use a rubric or other standardized measure of performance, similar to evaluations by admin? https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2486498025 2023-02-17 15:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2486498025 Question https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2489022329 I want to get involved but I don't think I have any skills or talents that could be of use. 

]]> 2023-02-21 01:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2489022329 Be sure to leave room and space for yourself to grow and receive training and other people's leadership. It's as important for me as it is for other teachers. https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490444437 2023-02-22 00:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490444437 How do you balance a heavy workload with a leading role? https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490445278 2023-02-22 00:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490445278 Aim for balance waysideidteam https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490445465 Administrators can rely heavily on leaders without a role. Our experiences showed us it's important to be compensated in some way. Many of us like leading without a title!

]]> 2023-02-22 00:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490445465 How do you do it all? heiditrude https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490445856 You don't!!! You need to have a very supportive team (family, colleagues, board members, etc) that surround you and allow you serve as a leader in your language organization. It's not a weakness to ask and accept help in your role. It is also important to have an accountability partner. ]]> 2023-02-22 00:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490445856 Be brave and share! https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490467597 Creating resources takes a lot of time and effort. In my opinion, it feels so good knowing that I saved my colleagues time by sharing what I have made. Yes, it may be scary to put your work out there for others to see. It may not be their style, but maybe they take it and put their own spin on it. They may have needed some inspiration and this gave them the perfect idea for how to move forward. ]]> 2023-02-22 01:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/waysideidteam/LTWfeb23/wish/2490467597