What are some ways that you help yourself grow as a professional?
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As a teacher of students with learning disabilities, I find that, especially as they grow, motivation can be a challenge. How do you find ways to motivate your students who struggle most with learning?
Read Across America has begun! How does your school celebrate? Here is a look at one way we celebrate as a school!
How does your district approach testing? Progress monitoring students? Do you have an assessment team? And do teachers test?
What are some ways to teach students how to collaborate in small groups?
Have you found ways that AI is helpful in your elementary classroom or with elementary students?
What should prospective new teachers include on their resumes?
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Technology question. Does anyone have a simple spreadsheet or digital checkout system for materials? I am an academic coach and I have materials for teachers to use but not a great way to share with them all of the resources or a good way to check in and out these materials. Any ideas are appreciated!
How do you engage ALL your learners in a lesson?
I have designed a lot of flash cards and other documents but cannot find a place that prints quality products without having to order 100 packs! Any ideas?
Do your teaching practices ever get stuck in a rut? What do you do to reinvigorate your teaching?
I'm looking for advice: I am a math interventionist and in my new school, I have an assistant, which is completely new for me! I have met her and we seem to hit it off super well. I'm just looking for ideas on how to balance leading her and also give her autonomy to use ideas that she also has for our small groups. She has experience so it's not as though this is brand new to her.
What are your best tips for a new teacher? I’m on year 20 and these are still part of my teaching practice. What advice do you have?
What advice do you have for supporting 5th graders that are have a hard time learning to keep track of assignments/homework as they prepare for middle school?
The count down to spring break is on in my school. This break brings us great relaxation and joy. Though we love our breaks the true joy of teaching happens with in my school setting! What has been a WIN for you lately? This time of year in first grade we are meeting so many goals and doing things we just knew we’d never do in August. Sometimes it’s as simple as tying a show. Many times it’s finishing a book or a tough math problem on our own, What’s your latest win or anything that’s brought you joy at school ?
What are your favorite participatory books? Eric Litwin and I share a list of my favorite books as part of the professional development book we wrote. Check out this list of my favorite:
https://www.ginapepin.com/_files/ugd/5fe563_cb4ad2b743cf48929bab9cc05385720d.pdf
