I've done a lot of thinking about this graphic and how it relates to my new job. I have a sense that I will be spending a lot of time in this cycle; many teachers get stuck in step one and two, but never make it to three or four. My sense is that following all four steps in the cycle is how you get your students to the all-powerful AYP level.

I've learned a lot this week about technologies out there to help with this. Inspiration is da' BOMB and I've already used numerous times to plan out workshops for new teacher orientation. I'm playing around with Camtasia and Gliffy as well. I'm going to have quite the toolbox to impress my new boss this August! :)