PBL Leadership Guest - 100% of Students - Adam Drummond | E109

 Dr. Adam Drummond is here to talk about leadership, education, and some great principles from his book, The Instructional Change Agent. Dr. Drummond has a vast array of educational experience. He served as an elementary teacher and then moved up in the ranks becoming a principal and beyond.  He’s served as a consultant, manager, director, and keynoter for the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). He shares his vast knowledge and experience in this interview. We have a “need to know” about how we make sure that we’re implementing PBL with fidelity. I talk about the importance of authenticity and real-world growth. Support your staff to build competence and then they can train others.    Episode Highlights:  [02:01] How do we make sure we're implementing PBL with fidelity? [02:35] The first people who implement PBL at your school will begin to define PBL at your school. Show a growth mindset, because your facilitators will expect feedback in terms of growth. [09:38] Having a positive educational experience forms a positive educational attitude. Impact matters. [10:41] Dr. Drummond knew he wanted to be in education since he was in the first grade.  [13:07] It's important to understand each individual child's true needs.  [17:24] Creating number one resources to match your goal.  [20:25] We need our workforce to grow with the four E's: employment, enlistment, enrollment, and entrepreneurship. [23:28] Dr. Drummond shares how their community advisory team benefits their school and instruction.  [26:56] Where do you want to be five years from now? Five questions to get there.  [34:50] Looking at what is translating into student achievement and growth.    Resources & Links Related to this Episode What is PBL? Ask Ryan PBL Simplified: 6 Steps to Move Project Based Learning from Idea to Reality Magnify Learning YouTube Project Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to Start Ryan Steuer Twitter @ryansteuer The Dip Dr. Adam Drummond International Center for Leadership in Education Dr. Adam Drummond Twitter Dr. Adam Drummond LinkedIn The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs