Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! A new school year means updates are available in the area of mathematics. Below are a few that are noteworthy. **NEW** 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning were approved by the Virginia Board of Education on August 31, 2023 and will be fully implemented… Read More Math News You Can Use
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
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!