High School Professional Development

RULER Approach~ Developing our Staff Charter

As a staff I want to feel :
Supported
Respected
Proud
Connected
Trusted
Inspired
As a staff in small groups we came up with these words. The staff
broke up into six groups and worked on what will we do to have these
feelings consistently? Staff were asked to come up with behaviors that
we can all be responsible for that would be specific and measurable
behaviors. Some groups finished but not all. We will need to continue to
work on this during our next professional development afternoon.

Respected

Welcome all ideas from all staff and acknowledge the value
Greeting each other enthusiastically by name
Give every speaker undivided attention
Reciprocate/acknowledge others even when we feel :(
Recognize each others accomplishments & efforts
Be considerate of each others time and feelings
Take time to be aware of others feelings, situations, concerns
etc.

What will we do when we experience uncomfortable feelings,

or when we notice someone not living the charter?
Talk about it honestly, 1:1, at a different time
I messages

Trusted

Faith in professionalism
Validate through collaboration
Use ethical communication

What will we do when we experience uncomfortable feelings,

or when we notice someone not living the charter?

Focus on constructive communication

Proud

Express pride or gratitude in colleagues work

Keep facilities clean
Advertise accomplishments
Wear blue and white on Fridays
Promote success of clubs/ organizations/morning minute
Attend school events if possible (plays, games, etc)
Acknowledge kindness of staff/students

What will we do when we experience uncomfortable feelings,

or when we notice someone not living the charter?
Just ask are you okay, today?
1 to 1 conversations
Offer possible positive solutions

Connected

Including all staff in decision making

Positives shared at staff meetings outside of school
Social time on staff days
Engage with other teachers students
Greet each other by name
Breakfast club (or similar)
After hours off-site social gatherings
Recognize events in others lives (Sunshine Club)

What will we do when we experience uncomfortable feelings,

or when we notice someone not living the charter?
Friendly reminders referring to the charter
Reaching out/acknowledging when we notice
Be inclusive of multiple personality types
(introverts/extroverts)

Communicate

Inspired

Share interesting projects

Every staff meeting hear a story about a successful alumni
Select and promote staff member of the month
Share positive student growth

What will we do when we experience uncomfortable feelings,

or when we notice someone not living the charter?
Discuss issues/different opinions privately in a professional
manner
Change takes time, be supportive
Acceptance of the fact we all have good days and bad days

Supported

Mutual collaboration solving

I will listen to new ideas with an open mind
I will make a conscious effort to be nice

What will we do when we experience uncomfortable feelings,

or when we notice someone not living the charter?
Privately discuss your feelings with the other individual
Listen to alternate perspectives