School Reform Initiative ‘Winter Meeting’

“The School Reform Initiative is the premier source of materials, resources and professional learning related to Critical Friendship including Critical Friends Groups (CFGs), Facilitative Leadership, and Collaborative Learning.

One of the most powerful learning events that SRI offers is the annual Winter Meeting. The Winter Meeting provides an opportunity for those who have experience with Critical Friendship to deepen their learning with colleagues who are doing similar work throughout the country. People who are new to the work will learn about Critical Friendship and CFGs. All participants will engage in authentic CFG processes and protocols – and practice techniques that will positively impact teaching and learning. Elements of Critical Friendship and CFGs include collaboration; deep inquiry; and a commitment to supporting one another through careful listening, candid and skillful feedback, and meaningful discourse.” Read more…