Balancing Act: Prioritizing Professional Growth in a Hectic Role

Feeling trapped in what's always been done in your teacher evaluation system?

Hear directly from Curtis Fee, Head of Lower School and Kelli Newsome, Teacher and myFolio administrator at Phoenix Country Day School as they answer questions like:

• How do you secure as much admin buy-in as teacher buy-in?
• How do you balance accountability and feedback amongst teachers, department chairs, and admin?
• How do you schedule time for professional development?

Setup myFolio for End of Year Reflections

There are two approaches you can use to to set up myFolio for year end reflections: Custom Forms or Note Templates. This decision depends on your school's specific needs.

Custom Form

• Ability to export prompt data into CSV file
• Enter each prompt in a unique text box

Note Template

• NO ability to export prompt data into CSV file
•  Enter prompt information into one seamless form

Self-guided resources:

• Year End Note Template Setup & Implementation
• Year End Reflection Custom Form
• Year End Self Reflection Note
• Year End Insights Report

Want a thought-partner to collaborate with on your strategy for Year End Reflections?

Reach out to Melissa Fast, Head of School Success, at mfast@foliocollaborative.org or schedule a time using this link.

NAIS Thrive 2025

The Folio team was blown away by the incredible sessions presented by our member schools including:

Casady School
Millbrook School
Oak Hill School
San Francisco University High School
Sequoyah School
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
Viewpoint School

Leveraging myFolio for PD Accountability 

Imagine a professional development process that's not just efficient, but truly inspiring.

In our recent Spark Session, Karen Coffelt from Antilles School revealed how they've harnessed myFolio to create a vibrant, growth-centered culture.

Forget scattered requests and unclear budgets.

With myFolio, teachers seamlessly connect their PD aspirations to strategic school goals, making every learning opportunity purposeful. Approvals are streamlined, ensuring transparency and equity.

But the real magic happens after the PD opportunity.

Teachers multiply the impact by posting key takeaways in the Community Feed, turning individual growth into collective wisdom. Presentations to colleagues amplify the impact, stretching every PD dollar further.

This isn't just about managing logistics; it's about fostering a community of learners.

Antilles' story shows how myFolio can empower your faculty, align their development with school priorities, and create a culture where everyone thrives.

Hear the complete story by watching the recording!

Session Resources:

• Slide Deck
• Session Recording
• Antilles Sample myFolio Help Drive
• Antilles Sample PD Follow Up Email

About Folio Collaborative

Folio Collaborative builds K-12 faculty and staff success software that supports teacher growth by promoting a culture of learning among educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders.

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