Start Strong, Stay Ready: Planning with Purpose and Power

If we want to end the year strong, we have to start strong—and that means getting intentional about both our environment and our instruction from Day 1. In this episode, Laneshia unpacks Phase 2 of Get Better Faster—where the management trajectory focuses on rolling out and monitoring routines, and the rigor trajectory zeroes in on building effective independent practice.

You’ll learn how these moves connect directly to the P.L.A.N. to Make Math Happen framework, a practical process for building high-quality Tier 1 instruction through purposeful, vertically aligned planning. Plus, discover the Daily Power Hour strategy—your one-hour, no-fluff system to stay ahead on lesson internalization all year long.

Whether you’re setting the bar for excellence, scripting ideal responses, or fine-tuning your routines, this episode will help you prepare with purpose, teach with confidence, and make math happen for every learner.

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