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Reaching and Teaching Kids Who Don’t Fit in the Box
Our education system has a long history of encouraging conformity and standardization. There are amazing, creative, innovative kids that are full of potential that don’t fit nicely in The Box, however, and it’s our responsibility to reach them and teach them.
Are you ready to flip the switch from good to great?
We live for our students’ light-bulb moments. Yet we can have them, too! When you can harness your “aha!” moments, you can become a breakthrough teacher. Are you ready to flip the switch?
An Open Letter to a New Teacher
Congratulations, new teacher! Here you are! Though it’s exciting and daunting, there’s good news for you, packaged in a nice little mental frame you can use to be super-successful in this job. Read this letter (and keep it handy) to find out how.
How do we help teachers get better? Think about it.
If we focus our attention on developing every educator’s ability to reflect and reflect effectively, we can, in fact, equip all educators with one of the most impactful skills that is often at the root of all success.
Where Does Autonomy Fit in Today’s Classrooms?
As teachers, having autonomy doesn’t mean we can do whatever we want in a classroom. We have an obligation to ensure that each and every one of our students has access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum and high-quality instruction that’s based on research.
Visiting classrooms? Doing walkthroughs? Read this first.
Before you decide you’re going to go visit classrooms, take a moment to clarify your purpose. Then back up and ensure that your format is indeed following function, rather than vice versa.
How do you know if it’s time to change?
How do you know if it’s time to make a change? If you see the sign, it’s probably time, says Pete Hall.
Instructional Coaching FAQ #3
In the third installation of Frequently Asked Questions from the world of instructional coaching, Pete Hall discusses a bugaboo for many instructional leaders: TIME.
Who owns your PD?
If top-down professional development isn’t having the desired effect, consider a grassroots orientation: an “Unconference” allows participants to own the agenda, the outcomes, and the discussions.
Instructional Coaching FAQ #2
Pete Hall continues his exploration of exceptional Instructional Coaching in the 2nd installment of Frequently Asked Questions. This collection includes questions about aligning instructional coaches with site administrators.