@TrustbasedCraig

Developing relational trust between principals and teachers, leading to risk-taking and growth. Consultant/Trainer/Speaker. Author of Trust-Based Observations

 Tacoma, WA
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Joined August 2020
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What if observation wasn’t about compliance—but about cultivating greatness? Too often, our systems push teachers into survival mode. But greatness can’t be forced—it grows in cultures rooted in trust. That’s the heart of Trust-Based Observations.
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If Hattie’s highest effect size is collective teacher efficacy, but our eval systems lower self-efficacy How will we ever get there? Observations must build trust—not anxiety. 🎙 w/ [@DarrinMPeppard] on Lean Into Leadership #TBO #TeacherSupport #EdLeadership #CollectiveEfficacy
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Trust-Based Observations: Leadership that builds trust → teaching that transforms students. #TBO #SchoolLeadership #TeacherSupport #EdChat
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“The job of a school leader isn’t to fix teachers. It’s to unleash them.” Lead with trust. Build people up. Watch your whole school thrive. #TrustBasedObservations #EdLeadership #TrustMatters #TeacherEmpowerment
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On how to build trust with teachers: Do not give a teacher any suggestions for improvement before you have observed that teacher 4 times. @TrustbasedCraig @jethrojones @MrZachG share.transistor.fm/s/728bda…

Trust Based Observations with Craig Randall | Better Teaching: Only...

Craig Randall is the author of Trust Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. He was inspired to write the book after a long history traditional methods of teacher observations...

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Gene Tavernetti
@GTavernetti28 Apr 2025
Craig Randall discusses Trust-Based Observations, the book and the work. This Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @TrustbasedCraig @MrZachG @jethrojones tesscg.com
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Learn more about Craig this Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. tesscg.com
Craig Randall@TrustbasedCraig27 Apr 2025
Thinking ahead to next school year? How are you building trust into your PD plans? Trust-Based Observations = reflective, supportive growth. 🌿 15% early bird through May 15. Let’s talk about what it could look like for your team. #TrustBasedObservations #TeacherGrowth
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Craig Randall discusses Trust-Based Observations, the book and the work. This Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @TrustbasedCraig @MrZachG @jethrojones tesscg.com
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Kristy Smith@chatkristy5 Apr 2025
Replying to @uLeadconference
@uLeadconference in a session by @TrustbasedCraig as I continue the journey on improved instructional walkthroughs - it is always a good reminder to focus on our aim of education “maximize improved teaching and learning in order to prepare students for adult success” #ulead2025
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SchoolRubric
@schoolrubric27 Apr 2023
There’s a Better Way to Evaluate Teachers: Trust-Based Observations via @TrustbasedCraig @schoolrubric schoolrubric.org/theres-a-be… #Better #Observations #Teachers
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AAIE@AAIEGlobal6 Feb 2023
A great start to the AAIE 2023 Global Leadership CONVERSATION yesterday. It is wonderful to be together again in person again at #AAIE2023
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What a day- thank you Cassandra Worthy, @BethHouf, and @TrustbasedCraig for the great strategies and motivation!
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Thanks! I left the SAM conference inspired and rejuvenated, especially with ideas from your keynote about trust-based observations!
Craig Randall@TrustbasedCraig5 Feb 2023
Heard @allisonshapira impress the heck out of me with her keynote presentation at the SAM conference yesterday and digging into her book right now on my way home.
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El Jefe@audiecest20136 Feb 2023
@WillowTop20 @TrustbasedCraig @allisonshapira Thank you all for your presentations at the SAMs Conference! I returned back to work today and shared a lot of ideas that I learned from all of you this past weekend. I don’t think I will view tornadoes, the tango the same way 😁
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Creating and sustaining innovative education in 2022 | EPILOGUE Check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… What strategies will you be using this 2022? Comment below!
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{NEW} This week’s #AspireLead guest, @natabasso, shares how educators can use assessment, equity practices & social emotional strategies to enhance student experiences, innovation, & creativity. #TeachBetter @educrushpod 🎙️: apple.co/3v20RGB 🖥️: joshstamper.com/aspire-episo…
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Want to hear more about teacher evaluations that work? That improve instruction? Check out my conversation with @TrustbasedCraig in Ep.049! classcastpodcast.com/classca…
Craig Randall@TrustbasedCraig6 Dec 2021
We have enough evidence now; time to schema shift. Use care and trust to support teachers and growth. It works. Stop rating pedagogy; it doesn’t work. trustbased.com
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I read this today and immediately thought of you @TrustbasedCraig !!!
Craig Randall@TrustbasedCraig30 Nov 2021
Over a decade of evaluation reform and no improvements to teaching and learning. Definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. LET'S DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT: TRUST-BASED OBSERVATIONS. It changes results. trustbased.com
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Trust has to be at the heart of teacher observations -- always, but especially now.
Craig Randall@TrustbasedCraig15 Nov 2021
Thank you so much Jenn and @The_MainIdea!! I feel incredibly honored to have Trust-Based Observations featured in The Main Idea. My mission is to change the world of teacher observations; anybody wanting help or to know more can reach me via trustbased.com
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Replying to @nancycjenkins
@nancycjenkins just a small part of the legacy you have left behind at Pantysgallog as part of TBOs with @TrustbasedCraig 😎😎👍
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