Important Education Topics 7/27/2023

 

Teacher Professional Development, Explained

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teacher-professional-development-explained/2023/07

Building Community Before the First Day of Middle School and Beyond

https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-community-middle-school

How To Be Free Of School Drama And Politics

https://smartclassroommanagement.com/2023/07/05/school-drama-politics/

How to teach writing skills in the ChatGPT era

https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2023/07/27/how-to-teach-writing-skills-in-the-chatgpt-era/

What is PBIS?

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-pbis

About ADHD

https://chadd.org/about-adhd/overview/

Choosing children's books that include and affirm disability experiences

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/62049/choosing-childrens-books-that-include-and-affirm-disability-experiences

Principal's Suggestion Box Letter #30

These letters are absolutely fictional (to protect the innocent and not-so-innocent.) But, with the hint of truth, maybe we can make some adjustments. Principals have the best chance to do that.

Dear Principal,

     I would strongly suggest  better supervision at the high school. Why aren't the teachers at their doors during passing periods? The horseplay and bullying is out of control. My daughter, a sophomore, continues to be worried about going to school. She isn't being bullied, but the goofing off on the stairs is dangerous and the noise level and obscenity in the cafeteria is very disturbing to her. Please do something about this.
        Concerned Parent

This isn't an easy problem to solve. High schools are understaffed and students are stressed. But how to give structure to schools? What consequences will be appropriate?

Many school are adopting PBIS. Wait, what is that?

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) has definitely made its mark on the world of education. States, districts, and schools have made PBIS a requirement in an attempt to improve student behaviors and, ultimately, academic outcomes. PBIS now influences what our schools look like, how our schools discipline students, how educators talk to students, and much more.

Does this system work? Everything, as always, depends on who is involved with the program. More counseling and personal interaction with individual students can definitely reduce aberrant behavior, giving all students a chance to enjoy and excel at school.

Educational Links 10/25/19

The Power Of I Don’t Know

https://wegrowteachers.com/power-dont-know/?fbclid=IwAR08E2uBLWzmzXXjuwioH1OoTn7PUXDMLUgKA-ShOUr23vQsLrDID566A9Q

What Does Student Engagement Look Like?

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2019/10/what_does_student_engagement_look_like_1.html?fbclid=IwAR0bZHQT1_NCGDZKIsrd2gxJqQET3-dtHi7yTYn1n0e_vMb7-XWfoeZJGwM

Afterschool Nutrition Program shows significant expansion, but needs more funding

https://www.educationdive.com/news/report-afterschool-nutrition-program-shows-significant-expansion-but-need/565732/

The dreaded phone call home: a checklist for teachers

https://www.tes.com/news/dreaded-phone-call-home-checklist-teachers?fbclid=IwAR21vtHTz-e_PSi3uKwTfdwvvE8ijRmXtw4kvQdNj2jkLQ76k8K32qeTU3k

Making the Most of Classroom Technology

https://classtechtips.com/2019/07/17/classroom-technology/?fbclid=IwAR0-aU1q-uW_-UngVgKB-Hp6TU6jMP90K-F7h5n5EOPjVoEONclioJxae5k

Five Steps for Connecting Students to a Global Audience

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2016/09/five_steps_for_connecting_students_to_a_global_audience.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-FB&fbclid=IwAR2TMU3UWBgu4I5JPRHdeassM3yVo9ROCzHkLWRH5O-k1Cz-GWrelfKysAg

THE WRITE CENTER FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS LOOKS LIKE A “GO-TO” RESOURCES FOR WRITING INSTRUCTION IDEAS

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2019/10/23/the-write-center-for-secondary-students-looks-like-a-go-to-resources-for-writing-instruction-ideas/?fbclid=IwAR2owRVHl6IfnrEbrd3r5e-CWYFrQfe2oFEVrj4WrBGd1bndq5BVEa3PNcc

PBIS - POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS AND INTERVENTIONS

https://www.edutoolbox.org/rasp/2163?route=node/105

PBIS World is for anyone. PBIS is widely used in schools, school districts, juvenile detention facilities, day treatments, group homes, etc. There are many resources on PBIS World that could be helpful in many settings to many people. If you find something useful on PBIS World, then it’s for you.

Educational Links 10/23/19

'Agency' Lets Students 'Take an Active Role in Shaping Their Future'

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2019/10/agency_lets_students_take_an_active_role_in_shaping_their_future.html?fbclid=IwAR3F65uGyKxmwzzt4CP5ZGuyJsQXXeGXL_aOi1VXAQFBmjeRj8m0syZtyk4

Welcome to PBIS World!

https://www.pbisworld.com/

What Your Child Would Tell You About ADHD If They Had the Words

https://www.additudemag.com/living-adhd-hardship-support/

An Astronaut’s Guide to Culturally Responsive Teaching (and What Space Is Really Like)

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-22-an-astronaut-s-guide-to-culturally-responsive-teaching-and-what-space-is-really-like

Daydreaming is good for you, and other things I want kids to know about their brains

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/10/22/daydreaming-is-good-you-other-things-i-want-kids-know-about-their-brains/?fbclid=IwAR1CIiXW-P2-ya46YZSmOpqzRnnES6B68m3Bq3hCMzKd8ivMPp8GFrnS6jM

RADIO SHOW IS ON “TREATING STUDENTS FAIRLY VERSUS TREATING STUDENTS EQUAl 

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2019/10/22/my-latest-bam-radio-show-is-on-treating-students-fairly-versus-treating-students-equally/?fbclid=IwAR2RlpwVkuzSwg98Xnh1houY7RsA4FdbRpiwrU_5Oylb54INKBAchei__1c

How to Spot Dyslexia, and What to Do Next

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/spot-dyslexia/?fbclid=IwAR3RRdPtHibb7Helzzi2owN_KDEeSSzg3rTPnfJSt3fRn88xzAbifJqjjjg

If non-special ed teachers know the markers that may indicate dyslexia in a child, we may be quicker to refer them for testing. And early intervention makes a big difference.

Educational Links 9/1/19

You've Got Questions, I've Got Answers (Some of Them)

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2019/08/youve-got-questions-ive-got-answers.html?fbclid=IwAR1q9xXziN4ZjHjB_O9aQnbYJnO6sm44Ie3CNuPOWUGcagoHSFS8ikvV3rU

9 Ways to Prepare a Substitute for Your Tough Class

https://www.weareteachers.com/9-ways-to-prepare-a-substitute-for-your-tough-class/?utm_content=1567256852&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3dAmG-Mhb5Vy_R3l8G3XtKfzwHBXmKI-IiPSslC_Z4CS5K5nwQwoitHgk

5 tools to create compelling digital portfolios

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2019/08/02/5-tools-to-create-compelling-digital-portfolios/?utm_content=bufferea6a2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR15Q9uRctdX_yB9mDX8I4g81SCUBiPR_ETFcF7upL4n0zJJxm--hHVd3EU

THE SECRET TO GREAT DISCUSSIONS

https://therobbreviewblog.com/uncategorized/great-discussions/?fbclid=IwAR31xHFfbrfeS-BVW6qv-gSOTgjYW79WhkN8sLapjDY9easB_zX9NlobgGU

20 Ways To Provide Effective Feedback For Learning

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/20-ways-to-provide-effective-feedback-for-learning/?fbclid=IwAR1bfsDqBBfYp_QDkjKkvaQuo-8vDdu15m8GCTlPXYtQQGm71umhuA0cJ5c

How intentional leadership behaviors can help PBIS implementation

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2019/08/14/how-intentional-leadership-behaviors-can-help-pbis-implementation/?utm_content=buffer3aad7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR3rPhgiQDNAlVoIRzaNNNA2mLLuvB3p054fWQktKGVfvIMAP1AkItKpxSA

Focusing on the proper supports from leadership will enable PBIS to be implemented with more fidelity.