Author: Step Up For Students

  • Looking for new ways to develop as a leader?

    Looking for new ways to develop as a leader?

    Are you looking for new ways to develop as a leader? Tis month’s resources are dedicated to helping you grow! Check out the upcoming events and resources linked below. Read about the “Five Conditions that Support Great Teaching” from Impact Florida’s guest column. Impact Florida’s President Mandy Clark and Associate Professors at the University of…

  • Easy STEM Activities at Home or in the Classroom

    Easy STEM Activities at Home or in the Classroom

    This month’s post is all about finding easy ways to encourage STEM exploration at home! We have included easy STEM-related activities that you can share with families, or use in your classroom. These activities require very little prep and are a great way to encourage parents to get involved with their student’s learning at home!…

  • Celebrate International Literacy Day and Hispanic Heritage Month

    Celebrate International Literacy Day and Hispanic Heritage Month

    On September 8th, we celebrated International Literacy Day. This day was founded in 1966 to keep the importance of literacy in the forefront of local communities. Tremendous progress has been made in the years since, however, illiteracy remains a world issue. This month serves as a reminder to encourage our youth to pick up a good…

  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

    September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. We hope you will celebrate all year, but we’ve included some resources to help make this month special! Explore the National Hispanic Heritage Month website to find events, activities, videos, and contests related to Hispanic Heritage Month. Watch the collection of videos from PBS for Hispanic…

  • Classroom Management Resources for the New School Year

    Classroom Management Resources for the New School Year

    Welcome to the start of an exciting new school year! This month’s resources are dedicated to implementing effective classroom management. We hope these resources are useful as you help your teachers prepare for the new year. Read this great article from ASCD for school leaders about setting the tone for the year (teaching in a…

  • Make Prep for the School Year Easy with These Free Resources

    Make Prep for the School Year Easy with These Free Resources

    It’s almost time to go back to the classroom! This month’s resources are dedicated to making planning and classroom prep easy over the coming weeks. The teacher motivation, you didn’t know you needed! Check out this TED Talk by Rita Pierson: Every child needs a champion. Planning for success? Get organized with this free Edmentum…

  • Planning for Professional Development

    Planning for Professional Development

    This month’s resources are dedicated to looking ahead to next year’s professional development options. Create your faculty’s professional development plan for the year now! Look at your budget, examine the dollars you received from Title 2 Part A last year, and plan accordingly. Be sure to download our free printable professional development worksheet. Free downloadable…

  • Easy Back-to-School Prep Ideas

    Easy Back-to-School Prep Ideas

    We hope you are enjoying your summer break! This month we’ve included a few online professional learning options and some easy back-to-school prep ideas for you to peruse while you relax by the pool! Easy Back to School Prep: Back to school checklist for busy teachers 12 simple things to prep for the new school…

  • Tips for Increasing School Enrollment

    Tips for Increasing School Enrollment

    As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close we hope you will take a moment to celebrate your successes! We’ve included a document to help you reflect on this year and begin thinking about the next school year. We also included some tips on increasing enrollment over the summer! Download and print our free…

  • Reflect on a Successful School Year

    Reflect on a Successful School Year

    Congratulations on finishing a rewarding and challenging year in the classroom! Before you begin your well-deserved break, take a moment to reflect on the past school year. Reflection is a vital component of growth. This month we’ve included a free printable document to help you reflect on your successes and challenges and envision a fantastic…