Student agency can be described as “the idea that students have the capacity to take action, craft and carry out plans, and make informed decisions based on a growing base of knowledge (Safir & Dugan, 2021).” Roger Hart’s Ladder of Participation is one conceptual framework which describes the degrees to which students may or may… Read More Student Agency: The Key to Authentic Engagement
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Cultivating an Integrated System of Support for Behavior: A 5-Article Series
It’s all about behavior! Student success is the result of many individuals’ behaviors that converge to result in a total school experience. We’ve spent the last month creating a five-article series that focuses on supporting student behavior, which begins with teachers co-creating positive classroom communities for learning where all students experience a sense of belonging… Read More Cultivating an Integrated System of Support for Behavior: A 5-Article Series
5 Strategies to Build Family Engagement
Family involvement in students’ education has been consistently demonstrated to have a positive impact on student attendance, grades, behavior and social skills. In increasingly diverse communities, building school and classroom environments that are welcoming to all, is of critical importance. Following are some key tips, with resources provided, for creating schools and classrooms where ALL… Read More 5 Strategies to Build Family Engagement
5 STEPS TO BUILD A BETTER CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR SYSTEM
The following are behavioral practices that promote strong teacher-student relationships, student engagement, and increase the likelihood of appropriate behavior. Though we know disruptions or misbehavior will occur periodically, teacher responses to student behavior are a critical factor that can determine whether learning continues or situations get escalated. Always remember to connect before you correct, with… Read More 5 STEPS TO BUILD A BETTER CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR SYSTEM
5 INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES TO KEEP LEARNERS ENGAGED
Effective instructional practices have been shown to increase student engagement, lead to a greater probability for student success, and increase student interest in learning. Below are several practices that support higher levels of student engagement. Create a sense of safety and success in your design When designing lessons, intentional consideration should be given to providing… Read More 5 INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES TO KEEP LEARNERS ENGAGED
5 STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CLASSROOM CULTURE
At the classroom level, teachers, students, and families work together to build a positive learning community so that students experience success and feel a sense of belonging and agency. Staff develop routines and use practices at the classroom level to keep students in class and learning. Co-create classroom agreements. PBIS.org shares a brief which explains… Read More 5 STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CLASSROOM CULTURE
5 Practices to Keep All Learners Connected and In School
School-wide attendance support represents universal strategies that encourage good attendance for all students and create a school culture of attendance. These activities are prevention oriented, and include positive messaging, family communication and the development of a welcoming climate that engages students and families. Develop activities that welcome families back to school. Intentional school-wide strategies implemented… Read More 5 Practices to Keep All Learners Connected and In School
