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One of the most rewarding aspects of my work as a human rights officer is coaching clients and caregivers about self-determination and informed decision-making. Using the Council on Quality and Leadership’s practice of the “three E’s” — education, exposure and experience — I am able to establish a path for learning that is effective and allows the team to support an individual’s self-determination and right to make decisions. Self-advocacy is a lifelong process. As human rights officers we must continue to press upon individuals’ right to make decisions — our job is not to judge, but to support the individual’s wishes and help them get the opportunity for exposure, education and experience. https://lnkd.in/e2V9r2XA

🌟 Celebrating Staff Growth and Reinforcement 🌱 Hello Wednesday! 🌞 Today, let's shine a light on a vital aspect that's often overlooked – reinforcing staff growth just as we do for our students. 🌱💡 In the quest for progress, we emphasize reinforcing student behaviors. But, it's equally crucial to provide reinforcement for our incredible staff. 🙌💬 After all, maintaining a positive work culture and nurturing staff growth go hand in hand. In this dynamic field, we understand that staff reinforcers differ from student reinforcers. 🎁 Whether it's heartfelt notes, verbal commendations, professional development opportunities, or that perfect cup of coffee, recognizing what motivates each staff member is essential. As we navigate the challenges of our field, let's remember the dedication of every staff member. Their hard work contributes to our success, and acknowledging it boosts morale and drives progress. 🏆🌟 What are some creative ways you've seen or implemented to celebrate staff achievements? Share your insights in the comments below! Let's elevate our work culture and empower our team for growth. 💪👏 #StaffAppreciation #PositiveWorkCulture #SpecialEducation #BehaviorAnalysis #BCBA #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #TeachersPayTeachers #SpedTeacher #SpecialEducationTeacher #BehaviorChange #PersonalizedLearning #StudentMotivation #LearningTogether #UnlockingPotential #InnovativeTeaching #BehaviorSupport

Checking my calendar late Monday afternoon to see what was on the schedule for Tuesday, I saw that I had a full day of training. FULL. DAY. In a not so positive frame of mind, I thought “WHO scheduled that?” Tuesday morning, I was steeling myself for a 6-hour day in the same room on the same topic. By 3:30 pm I was asking myself again, but in a very different frame of mind, “Who scheduled this? Because I want to THANK THEM!” Dr. Karen M. R. Townsend's “We Are the Champions” session, dedicated to fostering allyship within the Dayton Metro Library and beyond was fun, engaging, informative and fresh. What made it so awesome? - There was Play Dough, Slinkys, chenille sticks, and bubble wands. For those that have trouble sitting for long periods of time, she had us covered. I feel seen. - If you happened to be outside the door, you probably heard a lot of laughter. Allyship is a serious and important subject, but Dr. Townsend was able to stay on point while adding humor (where appropriate). - I learned new things about my coworkers. One assignment was “Tell us something people don’t know about you.” It was awesome! I always knew DML staff were cool, fearless, silly, and creative. Sorry, I can’t share what I learned. What is said in training, stays in training. Doctor’s orders. - The information was presented in an easy-to-understand format, making it digestible and relatable. I had a couple of aha! moments which are the hallmark of great training.  Bonus: Dr. Townsend stayed after the training ended to help me process a couple of my thoughts. I'm already looking forward to the continuation of this session! #staffdevelopment #iamanally #knowbetterdobetter

With all the work that educators already have on their plates, professional development can feel like a chore. Here's how to integrate micro-professional development into staff meetings to maximize learning with minimal time➡️ https://bit.ly/3Nz4VGU

What? So what? Now what? One of my General Mills managers taught me to reflect on these questions (Thank you Adam Lyche!) when dealing with an issue at work and I think this method applies to any issue or situation you face in life. Late dropping the kids off at school? What – We overslept because of daylight savings time as we are trying to adjust So what – The kids will get a partial attendance point for being late Now what – Get to school and walk the kids into the office to fill out a tardy form This method is extremely helpful in logically working through a problem and separating the facts from the emotions. Emotionally I may feel like a failure (Why can’t I make it to school on time?!), stressed, rushed, and irritable but after asking myself these questions the plan becomes clear. Plus, you realize it isn’t that big of a deal that the kids get a partial attendance point here and there, their college applications won’t be rejected because of elementary school attendance :) This month’s content is going to focus on some of the 5Ws (and 1H) - Who, What, Where, Why, When, and How. Are you ready to Question to Progression? Ask yourself: What? So what? Now what? Warmly, Jess #sowhat #nowwhat

In October, we reached out to Estates and Facilities professionals to gain insight into their daily working lives.      Here's a glimpse of what our respondents shared about the increasing challenges they've faced in their roles. Do you agree?👇     #Survey #EstatesManagers #FaciltiesManagers #Schools #Trusts #MATs #EstatesTeams #SchoolCompliance 

Today was week #4 of 6 in my role as a Business Professor. I am currently teaching "Employee Development" onsite at a company in Columbia City, IN. Today's session focused on the numerous traditional training methods - lecture, audiovisual, on-the-job training, etc. The bottom line: Pay attention to your audience as well as the results of each session. If you were able to maintain your energy level and people were engaged, continue what you're doing, but don't rest on your laurels. There is ALWAYS room for improvement. Remember that people learn differently and the best approach is generally a mixture of training methods. Never forget that training deliver is about eventual training transfer. If we're not sharing information that can be understood, remembered, and applied, we're missing the mark.