Setting Student Learning Goals by Bill Reed As adults, it is common for us to have to set goals for our jobs and for ourselves in life. Research backs up how important setting goals is for individuals and whole… Continue Reading…
September 1, 2022
Encouraging Lifelong Learning Employability Skills: Learning Strategies by Tiffany Creager Part Two – Decision Making and Problem Solving, Initiative, and Attention to Detail Employability skills are a set of skills outside of technical or academic competencies that are considered… Continue Reading…
September 1, 2022
Fun Ways to Build Reading Fluency By April Connelley Fluency is essential for skilled reading. It is often referred to as the bridge between decoding and comprehension. I’d add that it’s also a huge factor when it comes to joyful… Continue Reading…
August 22, 2022
Creating a Strong Mentoring Program by Dianne McKinley As leaders during these difficult times, it can be hard to attract, hire, and retain great teachers. One way to do this is by creating a strong mentoring program at your school. … Continue Reading…
August 5, 2022
The Little Things, Be Sure to Teach Peripheral Skills by Bill Reed Instead of going over the classroom rules and policies on the first day of each year, I took the time to always do two things. First, I… Continue Reading…
August 3, 2022
Encouraging Lifelong Learning Employability Skills: Learning Strategies By Tiffany Creager Part One: Creating the Conditions, Effective Communication, and Aptitude Awareness Employability skills are a set of skills outside of technical or academic competencies that are considered imperative to… Continue Reading…
August 10, 2022
Reading Manipulatives 10 Simple Things Every Early Reading Teacher Needs By April Connelley August means only one thing, back to school. Teachers gear up by organizing, decorating, and creating a physical space that supports learning. This is the time… Continue Reading…
June 28, 2022
How To Get Excited About Teaching (Again) by Bill Reed Many teachers are finding it hard to get excited about teaching these days. There are many reasons for this, but you can bring that excitement back for you and… Continue Reading…
Book Lists • Social-Emotional Learning
June 28, 2022
5 Brainy Books for Exploring School Discipline through a New Lens by Tiffany Creager Approaching school discipline through a preventative brain-aligned approach has been a goal of mine (and countless others) for years! In nearly every school I visit,… Continue Reading…
July 11, 2022
7 Picture Books to Use with Older Readers By April Connelley Picture books aren’t just for preschoolers and younger children, readers of all ages enjoy and learn from picture books. I LOVE picture books! They are full of rich… Continue Reading…
