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From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Making Professional Learning Visible.

You Know What’s Working… You Just Can’t See It.

 

The Midyear Momentum Playbook: Turning Reflection Into Real Progress

A practical midyear guide to see what’s working, show impact, and keep professional growth moving forward.

Why This Playbook

If your PD plans live in spreadsheets, forms, and a dozen shared drives, you’re not alone. 
Most teams already have plenty of data — they just can’t see the story it’s telling. 

This playbook is for the people who’ve already done the work: planned the sessions, supported the teachers, and tracked every hour… but still have to answer, “What’s actually changing?” 

Inside, you’ll learn how to: 

  • Spot real trends hiding in reflections, feedback, and participation data — without exporting a thing. 
  • Refocus midyear goals around what’s helping teachers grow, not just what’s scheduled. 
  • Turn effort into evidence that you can share with principals, cabinet, and the board. 
  • Save time by connecting your learning plans, feedback, and goals instead of chasing them across systems. 

“Eighty percent of professional learning in our district is what people choose to go to. It’s not done to them; it’s differentiated and it’s by their choice.”

-Penny Shuckman
Director, Dr. John Burke Learning Center, Haysville-USD-261

Sneak Peek:

A “Growth Continuum” to see where your district stands right now

Practical ways to simplify midyear PD planning and follow-through

Real examples of how other districts are making professional learning visible — without adding more to anyone’s plate