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Solving Your Parent-Teacher Conference Headaches with Student-Led Conferences
Student-Led Conferences offer an opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and lead the conversation about their progress. Though these conferences require a little more preparation, the student-led approach solves some of the biggest headaches and pitfalls associated with parent conferences. Will they even show up?– Attendance improves when parents are encouraged to…
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Why Tracking Progress Matters: How to Create Goals Your Students Understand
Can you imagine trying to put together a 1,000-piece puzzle without looking at the picture on the box? This is how students feel without clear learning goals! This year, the Office of Student Learning is offering a professional learning series centered around effective classroom instruction. One of the most influential pieces of the effective instruction…
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Reflect on the Year & Renew Your Passion
Feeling drained at the end of this school year? This month’s resources were chosen to help you reflect on the successes and challenges of the year and inspire you to renew your work with passion! Read about how one principal revived a low-performing school with a high poverty rate in the article, “Portrait of…
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The Year In Review
Another school year has come to a close, and for teachers, it’s time to take a well-deserved break! Before you break out the beach towels, take a moment to reflect on the past school year. Reflection is a vital component of growth. Let’s take a moment to explore our successes and our challenges so that…