I attended the virtual 2021 Content Literacy Leadership Institute sponsored by the KU-CRL. Professional Developer Apprentices from Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Texans, and Virginia all participated. There were 6 live, three-hour sessions with assignments in-between. I appreciated the different perspectives that the participants from other states brought. Previously, I participated in a Florida-based Professional Developer Institute for Content Enhancement which was great, but having educators from so many different states made the conversations even richer. I loved working in the small groups with them and finding out how they are using SIM in their states/schools.
Of the six modules, I found the modules of SIM as a Change Agent and the CliftonStrengths Finder to be the most helpful. In the SIM as a Change Agent, I had the opportunity to analyze a challenge and recommend a path based on the school's data. The feedback I received from my team that evening was quite helpful. In the CliftonStrengths Finder, I have identified areas where I can improve.
I greatly appreciated all the support and feedback from all the Professional Development Leaders (PDL) and the PDL Apprentices. Getting to meet and work with all of them was a big benefit of the institute being virtual, as well.
Of the six modules, I found the modules of SIM as a Change Agent and the CliftonStrengths Finder to be the most helpful. In the SIM as a Change Agent, I had the opportunity to analyze a challenge and recommend a path based on the school's data. The feedback I received from my team that evening was quite helpful. In the CliftonStrengths Finder, I have identified areas where I can improve.
I greatly appreciated all the support and feedback from all the Professional Development Leaders (PDL) and the PDL Apprentices. Getting to meet and work with all of them was a big benefit of the institute being virtual, as well.