Collaboration between special education & general education teachers has numerous benefits for students. From personal growth in academics to classroom behaviors, the rewards are great for all involved.
Mia & Erin are both passionate educators at different places in their professional journeys. As we all wonder about the future of education, take a moment to pause with them as they consider questions about special education from Jason, an adult with disabilities.
It’s mid-March which means it’s time to start thinking about next year. Where should teachers & leaders put their purchasing funds & energies?
There are so many tech solutions in the education world. How do you sort through all the options? Let’s explore the procurement process and make it less overwhelming.
Many have been in PLC meetings that go nowhere. How do we recalibrate our PLC time to keep it running at peak efficiency?
Service is definitely a calling! In this blog, Kirsten Phillips from Richmond Community Schools will share several ways building leaders can show gratitude that strengthens relationships and renews their passion for leading.
Leaders create culture; culture drives behavior; and that behavior creates an experience for others. As leaders, we must understand this.
New teachers are my favorite. As an administrator, I see them as a bundle of new energy with fresh ideas and a level of excitement that is unparalleled. Each year, the fresh crop of “I’m here to change the world” educators are the greatest gift we have to our students.
It was during the Civil Rights era in the 1960s that I graduated from Indiana University and began my first teaching assignment at IPS #21. My class of second graders, all Black, were anxiously waiting to get the school year started—and so was I! It didn’t hit me at first because this was not something the School of Education had included in my teacher preparation courses. However, as the school year proceeded, it became glaringly apparent that none of the textbooks reflected the students I was teaching!
Join us in welcoming Christy Hilton as our new Professional Learning Specialist. We’re excited to utilize her wealth of knowledge and experience to develop engaging professional development programs and services for teachers, administrators, and professional organizations.