Weekend 3 day 1

I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations given today. I learned a lot about several different topics, but I have to say I really enjoyed both Tony's presentation and merit pay and Dorry's about instructional coaching. Both of these are topics that I have lots of opinions about and interest in. I definitely agree with Tony that the further into merit pay you look, the more confusing it is! I think it is a great concept with a lot of "ironing out" that needs to be done. (By someone other than me!)
I also enjoyed mapping the hiring process. I am more of a visual person, and to have a tool like this on hand to use whenever hiring would be much easier than either trying to memorize the process or typing it up. I think using a pictorial also makes you think more about the steps what exactly each one entails.
Today was another great day.