How do we take the lessons learned this year and turn them into a blueprint for future success? In our final session, we'll focus on the "reflective practitioner" model-analyzing student growth and evaluating the impact of the new strategies we've implemented. We'll spend time curating our best resources and refining units for next year while […]
Instead of just trying to eliminate challenging behaviors, what if we replaced it with something more functional? This session focuses on teaching replacement behaviors that meet the same needs, whether it's escape, attention, or sensory input. You'll learn how to uncover the root cause (function), identify lagging skills, and explicitly teach alternatives using visuals, modeling, […]
Governing Board members are important stakeholders in a community/charter school. Schools overall perform better when governing boards and leaders operate in a collaborative manner, with shared goals in mind. But is your board "on board"? Learn how to be positive and proactive in defining shared goals and delineating board-administrative roles and responsibilities. Share out your […]
Feedback in math class should do more than correct-it should build understanding, confidence, and ownership. This session focuses on how to give feedback that affirms students as mathematical thinkers. Participants will analyze student work to practice feedback strategies that promote growth and reasoning. Leaders will also explore how to apply these principles in coaching conversations […]
This is the fourth and final session for the book study on Teach Like A Champion's Guide to the Science of Reading. Anyone can attend any session! Attendees who register and attend at least two sessions will receive a copy of the book. In this concluding meeting, we synthesize our learning by focusing on the […]
IN PERSON: This final cohort meeting will take place in the offices of BCHF to discuss the chosen book focusing on literacy and/or dyslexia. Final determination will be made based on feedback from Cohort meeting #1 on September 24.
ESPECIALLY FOR LEADERS AND LEADERSHIP TEAMS - BCHF's annual Leadership Summit is our premier, in-person professional development event of the year. Join us June 8 and 9 for a two-day experience. The Summit will be based on a problem or area of Educator Practice common to the BCHF portfolio of schools. We will explore YOUR […]
When your classroom spans five proficiency levels, one-size-fits-all goals leave someone behind. This session introduces a practical template for writing Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), with guidance for classroom teachers around translating ILP accommodations into accessible instruction. Participants will also explore strategies for involving students in their own goal-setting, building ownership alongside access. Leave with ready-to-use […]
Set the foundation for a collaborative year. In this opening circle, we will establish our community norms and begin building collective capacity for the upcoming terms. Rather than a traditional presentation, this session is a collaborative working space to look ahead at curriculum mapping, pacing, and sourcing high-quality primary documents. We will share and review […]
How do leaders onboard and support new staff before they start and into the first year of employment? New staff have individualized needs that they may hesitate to share with school leaders. Learn strategies for planned outreach, diagnosing needs, and providing the right amount of leadership response. Join us as we discuss the care and […]
