#5 Physical Environment A well-organized classroom can be a game-changer when looking to keep students engaged and minimize distractions. Take time to arrange seating to suit various activities and maintain focus whether using clusters for collaboration, dyads for partner sharing or rows for independent work, to name a few. Identify ways to get feedback from… Read More March Motivational Mondays
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#4 Active Supervision Active supervision in schools involves the continuous monitoring of students by staff to ensure safety, engagement, and expected behavior. Key components include frequent teacher movement, scanning the environment, and routine interactions with students. This proactive strategy helps prevent disruptions, strengthens student-teacher relationships, supports positive behavior, and promotes academic success through close observation… Read More March Motivational Mondays
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#3 Formative Assessments Formative assessment is an evidence-based practice that allows teachers to gather low-stakes information, or data, to monitor students’ learning. In doing so, they can use this information to adjust their instruction to increase understanding and achievement. A critical element of formative assessment is providing timely, specific feedback to benefit students. There are… Read More March Motivational Mondays
Leading Literacy Support through a MTSS Framework
Looking for a systematic approach to supporting literacy in your division or school that aligns with the requirements of VLA and doesn’t feel like “one more thing”? Consider how to support literacy through a MTSS framework and check out this helpful resource from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). The Multi-Tiered System… Read More Leading Literacy Support through a MTSS Framework
The ABCs of HLPs
In a field of ever-changing acronyms, how do educators know which techniques to use and how to implement them effectively? It can be overwhelming when best practices shift or new teaching strategies enter the chat. The good news is that you have likely used HLPs or seen them utilized during high-quality instruction. As leaders seek… Read More The ABCs of HLPs
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#2 Acknowledgement with Behavior Specific Praise Learning is nearly impossible without feedback. Being acknowledged for doing something well is always appreciated, but if you aren’t really sure what exactly you did that was so great, it’s very hard to replicate or do it again. When educators give feedback along with the acknowledgement, this allows the… Read More March Motivational Mondays
Mapping HLP #1 to VLA
As special educators across Virginia aim to meet the diverse needs of students, the intersection of high-leverage practices (HLPs) and legislative requirements is more important than ever. One critical alignment that stands out is High-Leverage Practice #1 – Collaboration, and its synergy with the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA). This intersection can offer educators a framework… Read More Mapping HLP #1 to VLA
