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
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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
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
5 Factors to Get “Right” with Data Informed Decision Making: Right Process
This article will be presented in 5 sections, with each new section sent out weekly. The focus is on 5 critical factors to have “right” when preparing to make data informed decisions: getting the “right people” the “right data” in the “right format” within the “right time” using the “right process” in order to make… Read More 5 Factors to Get “Right” with Data Informed Decision Making: Right Process
