One of my biggest take aways from a New Teacher Center Mentor Academy last year was, "the ones who are doing the talking are doing the learning." The focus of that academy was Coaching for Equity, and we spent time thinking about Conditions that Support Students with Exceptionalities. Early on in that academy, one of my amazing ... read more
New Year’s Resolutions & Goal Setting Success
As a student, I always saw September as an opportunity to rewrite my story. I could make a good impression on my new teachers. I would keep better track of my materials and assignments and maybe even be one of those kids that seemed to "have it all together." These days, I still find myself resolving to do better every September, and... ... read more
PD or Infomercial?
After hearing/ reading the unrelenting enthusiasm of my colleagues who have attended 'edcamps' and 'unconferences,' I determined I needed to experience this phenomenon for myself. Could it really be that everyone who attended these events got exactly what they wanted and more? People who had experienced unconference-style events reported ... read more
Reflection: Ain’t nobody got time for THAT!
For the last two years I have been welcomed into many classrooms as a coach, or as my favorite mentor Jan so accurately describes: a thought partner. When she used that language two years ago during our first New Teacher Center Mentor Academy, I had no idea just how connected I would feel to that phrase today. I have partnered with some ... read more
Teachers Respond to National Tragedy
Dear Teachers, This morning I reflected once again, on the important roles we all play in the lives of so many children. This past week was an emotional roller coaster for so many of us. Glued to the news, many of us saw images and scenes play out that seemed more like clips from a film (set anywhere but here) than breaking news. As ... read more
How do your students self-asses?
Lately, I've found myself having conversations with many educators who think self-assessment is a good idea... but just aren't sure about putting it into practice. Consequences of thoughtful self-assessment: 1. Students reflect on their process, performance, actions. 2. Students become more aware of their learning and/ or actions- in ... read more
Formative Assessment Checklists
How do you capture all of the learning that occurs during discussions, hands-on exploration and collaborative group work? When there is a written product... we know we can collect and correct (ugh)... but that's not always my first choice. When I collect and correct too much, I lose the ability to catalog and analyze and make ... read more
Week 4 Challenge: Assessment in Instruction
Dear Teachers, Thanks for wanting to jump back in with us as we dig into Assessment in Instruction! This is the last of the 4 challenges- and I know you’ll finish strong! To get started, think about which level you feel most accurately describes your daily teaching experiences… Level 1: There is little or no assessment or monitoring ... read more
Respect & Rapport… starts with us!
What better way to develop an Environment of Respect and Rapport than by developing a 1:1 relationship with each student??Watch Rick connect with students about their reading during conferences. What does he do/ say that develops an environment of respect and rapport? What does Rick communicate to his students with his verbal and ... read more
Respect & Rapport… Naturally
I've been following the release of each week's #yearatMH video clip since hearing Sam Chaltain speak at this year's NTC Symposium. These clips are a prime example of the value of respectful relationships within, around and between members of a school community. If you haven't watched one yet, make today the day. [embedplusvideo ... read more
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