May a school leader also be the instructional coach? Should they be? What are some state-of-the-art practices in teacher coaching? Like it or not, school leaders play an important role in coaching and directing teachers. Let's discuss what happens when leaders are the only instructional coaches in the school, and what happens when leaders oversee […]
Do all of your students have a STRETCH goal? Do they need one? Students who are challenged with high expectations for their learning can become more confident, productive, and engaged. This session will explore exciting, classroom-based strategies for raising expectations, identifying stretch goals, helping students get through learning "dips," and overall making your classroom more […]
The wonderful, productive school culture you crafted as a leader has worn thin. Behavior and discipline problems often escalate in mid- to late-Fall (and again at the end of the year). Let's discuss how best to reinforce behavior expectations and maintain productive culture throughout the ups and downs of the school year. We will reinforce […]
Tackle a professional development experience to refresh your teaching during the holidays! This asynchronous learning session will explore the psychology of learning and what makes learning "stick" for students. Are you tired of students who do not remember their basic math facts? Or the steps in doing a scientific experiment? This video-based learning experience will […]
How well are your students learning? How will they perform this year on state tests? If a school leader uses only state and norm referenced tests to guide their work, they will not have enough data to monitor progress and improvement. Learn how to systematically use work samples and common or readiness assessments to challenge […]
