Group Contingency is an evidence-based practice that offers teachers the opportunity to provide positive, targeted feedback that reinforces specific classroom expectations and routines. When implemented with fidelity, and supported by strong teacher-student relationships, it also fosters social cooperation and community as all students work toward a common goal. This practice builds a foundation for successful… Read More Effective Classroom Practices to Get Ready for the New School Year: #5 Building Community Through Feedback
You are browsing the Administration category.
Supporting Staff through Acknowledgment: Voice, Recognition, & Wellness
As educators, we know that students thrive in a safe, positive, nurturing learning environment. In the same way, it has become increasingly important to recognize that staff also thrive in a supportive community. Teacher retention is a critical problem facing education across our nation. Research clearly shows that a key factor in teachers staying or… Read More Supporting Staff through Acknowledgment: Voice, Recognition, & Wellness
Is Your Summer All “Booked” Up? What to Read to Prepare for a Successful School Year
The summer slam is upon us and with limited time and competing priorities, leaders often find themselves wondering how to select the most important topics to focus on when planning for a new year. In an effort to curate a few resources that align with the VDOE’s Special Education Roadmap and TTAC’s overall mission, we… Read More Is Your Summer All “Booked” Up? What to Read to Prepare for a Successful School Year
Spring is Blooming with Opportunities: Resources and Trainings to Support Teachers and Teams
As summer quickly approaches and we begin planning for a new school year, here are a few professional learning opportunities and resources to consider that will help ensure your staff is ready and equipped to provide high quality instruction in the months ahead. HLP Resources The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is hosting a HLP… Read More Spring is Blooming with Opportunities: Resources and Trainings to Support Teachers and Teams
Request a Copy of High Leverage Practices in Special Education (HLP)
The Council for Exceptional Children has partnered with the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR), to develop and publish a set of High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for special educators and teacher candidates. The fundamental purpose of the project was to identify effective practices for supporting special educators (McKleskey, et al, 2017). The… Read More Request a Copy of High Leverage Practices in Special Education (HLP)
Request a Copy of High Leverage Practices in Special Education (PDF) Here!
The Council for Exceptional Children has partnered with the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR), to develop and publish a set of High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for special educators and teacher candidates. The fundamental purpose of the project was to identify effective practices for supporting special educators (McKleskey, et al, 2017). The… Read More Request a Copy of High Leverage Practices in Special Education (PDF) Here!
Beyond the Surface: Exploring Root Cause Analysis
It is a Tuesday afternoon and a School Leadership Team meets after the first grading period to review data across multiple domains and you serve as the team lead. Team members notice data related to high levels of chronic absenteeism across all grade levels, high rates of failure in math for lower grades, and disproportionate… Read More Beyond the Surface: Exploring Root Cause Analysis
