Hey Reader,

I'm popping into your inbox to check in—January is quickly coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of time to reflect, readjust, and reset. Today is a day of remembrance as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it’s a moment to reflect on his dream of equity and progress. This is also an opportunity to align our efforts with the shared goal of ensuring success and opportunity for every student.

Since we’re approaching the midpoint of the school year, it’s the perfect time for mid-year huddles. That’s right—it’s time to intentionally dedicate meeting time to review your goals and progress.

Reader, if it feels like this time has snuck up on you, don’t worry! I’m excited to share a resource designed to help you structure your mid-year huddle in just 60 minutes. Yes, 60 minutes to reflect, readjust, and reset with focus and intention.

The G.A.P. Protocol (Goals, Actions, and Progress Protocol) for progress monitoring designed to help schools and teams stay aligned, reflective, and action-oriented:

This structured framework is built to support educational leaders and teams in:

• Reflecting on successes and challenges using evidence and data.
• Readjusting goals, strategies, and practices to align with the instructional vision.
• Resetting priorities with actionable next steps that drive meaningful progress.

Whether you’re an administrator evaluating schoolwide performance or a teacher team refining classroom practices, the G.A.P. Protocol provides a step-by-step guide to ensure every meeting is purposeful and progress-focused.

Key features of the G.A.P. Protocol include:

• Clear Agenda Structure: Streamlined steps for reviewing data, reflecting on practices, and making decisions.
• Alignment with Vision: Ensures every decision ties back to your instructional goals and vision.
• Collaborative and Actionable: Designed to foster meaningful dialogue and clear next steps.

I’ve seen incredible results when teams use this tool to reflect and realign their efforts. It fosters a culture of continuous improvement and equity, ensuring all students and educators benefit from targeted and strategic support.

​Click here to download the G.A.P. (Goals, Actions, Progress) Protocol for Progress Monitoring.

If you’d like to learn more or implement the G.A.P. Protocol with your team, feel free to reach out to me directly. My calendar is open for January and February appointments.

So, subscribers, let’s continue to build reflective practices that drive progress and ensure success for every student.

Here’s to an amazing week!

Janique