Stop Being the One Who Fixes Everything
Download the free Accountability Escalation Chart — a simple framework that teaches your students who to go to before they come to you.
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A camera dies mid-broadcast. The student looks at you. You fix it. The stream stays up. But the student just learned they don't need to troubleshoot — you'll handle it. A sponsor calls because their ad only ran 3 times instead of 4. You smooth it over. The student who missed the spot never finds out it mattered. Game after game, you step in a little more. Students step back a little more. And the program that was supposed to be
Every time you fix it, you teach students that you'll always fix it.
— Broadcast Ops Playbook, Episode 5
Accountability Isn't Punishment. It's a System.
Most teachers hear "accountability" and think grades, write-ups, or being the bad guy. That's not what this is.
This is a clear path that tells students: here's who you ask first, second, and third — before you come to me.
When students know the escalation path, they start solving problems on their own. And you stop being the operating system for your program.
What's Inside
- ✓A 4-level escalation path: Peer → Different Role → Student Leader → Teacher
- ✓Fill-in-the-blank fields so you can customize it for your crew
- ✓Clear language students actually understand — no jargon
- ✓Printable one-pager you can post in your production area
- ✓Works for any crew size — 5 students or 25
Use It Before Your Next Event
No overhaul required. Just define, assign, and go.
Map Your Escalation Path
Fill in who students should go to at each level. Peer first. Then a different role. Then a student leader. You're the last resort.
Print It and Post It
Put it where your crew can see it — taped to the production table, inside the equipment case, on the wall of your broadcast area.
Enforce the Path
When a student comes to you first, ask: Did you check with your peer? Did you ask your student leader? Redirect them to the chart. Every time.
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In Episode 5, we break down the three myths that keep teachers stuck in the rescue cycle — and walk through the four steps to build accountability that actually sticks. Real stories from Jordan Burns, Trey Perry, and Nathan's firsthand experience at state basketball.
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