Making Connections
Connecting with challenging students that were often reprimanded by teachers or school officials has always come naturally to me. Their tough exterior, a defense mechanism, made me want to get…
Intelligence…Are you Born with It?
Intelligence—Is it fixed or can it be grown??? Does anyone remember being graded according to the “Bell Curve”? I have vivid memories of my first class in undergraduate school and…
We’re Reading…Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World
*This post was originally written by Dieu-Anh Nguyen, one of our previous colleagues at Stetson & Associates. What we are Reading As June approaches, I look forward to a less…
We are Reading…Total Participation Techniques
(2011) Written By: Drs. Persida Himmele and William Himmele.1 In classrooms across this country, students with disabilities and those who struggle for a variety of reasons are often the students…
Teach Like It’s Friday Night
What if your students had to perform every Friday night in a stadium of cheering fans? If you observe them preparing for that performance during the week, you will notice…
Effective Co-Teaching Partnerships
*This post was originally written by Barbara Proctor, one of our previous colleagues at Stetson & Associates. Frequently when I am working with teachers who are considering co-teaching or…
Frequently Asked Questions about Culturally Responsive Instruction
Why is it important to address student diversity? Today’s students are increasingly more diverse in their cultures, languages, abilities, interests and learning styles. As educators we are held accountable to…
A Missing Link
In my career as a special education teacher, curriculum supervisor, and then principal, Inclusion was a priority focus; however, there always seemed to be a missing link in the process…
Instructional Leadership
As a former school administrator, the words I heard most to describe my job function was “instructional leader.” This phrase was number one on the job description, used throughout the…
Developing and Nurturing a Positive Culture and Climate in your School
As a consultant I have had the opportunity to visit schools all across the nation. What strikes me most is how positive and student-centered the campuses I visit are. Teachers…
Key to Effective Instruction
If you agree that classroom walk-throughs should provide you with the necessary data to help you assist your teachers in improving their classroom practices but you find yourself short on…
Time for Success
As a consultant, everywhere I travel I find administrators in search of the “Silver Bullet.” What unique master schedule will maximize instructional time in order to make the biggest difference?…
