We don’t often aim for easy. Easy workouts won’t make you stronger, and easy books won’t make you smarter. Then why aim to make reflection easy? While it’s true that work must get harder if …
Four instructional coaches explain why reflection is essential for teacher growth
Reflection is the essential act for teacher growth, and instructional coaches are essential partners in helping teachers reflect. With this in mind, we asked four instructional coaches from …
During critical first years, reflection is the engine for maximizing new teacher growth
“It seems like you are getting a lot out of your weekly reflections.” My professor left this note on the reflections he required during my semester of student teaching. He was right - I did get …
The new Sessions for Reflection starts with putting the camera away
Educators often hear, “The best PD is just down the hall.” While there's much to learn from collaborating with colleagues, you can take this saying a step further: “The best PD is in your own …
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How Dodge City Schools Transformed Their Coaching Program to Support ELL Achievement
When administrators in Dodge City, KS, reviewed their student data in 2019, it was clear that literacy, specifically for their English Language Learners (ELLs), needed to be a top priority. With …
Why SEL resources are not enough for a successful school initiative
It’s no secret schools are all-in on social-emotional learning. With SEL resources, trainings, and even new roles popping up everywhere. As of 2022, 27 states have adopted SEL competencies for …
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How Guilford County Supports Math Curriculum Implementation at 27 Middle Schools with Classroom Video
Guilford County needed a flexible, efficient way to support and assess a math curriculum implementation. Kat Stevens is the PreK-12 Director of Math in Guilford County Schools, a district of over …
From Florida to Arizona, Districts Have Reimagined Teacher Support
By June 2021, half of American schools were using a hybrid learning model. Since then, schools have invested in hardware and software. Teachers have expanded their tech skills. It's …
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Regular reflection is the PD teachers deserve. Here’s why.
Littleton Elementary is a small but fast-growing rural district in Maricopa County, Arizona. It operates seven physical schools plus one virtual academy. The district is known for its high-quality …
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“We are not trained for this”: Why administrators need a bold plan for teacher support in 2022
First came remote learning. Teachers adapted to a new mode of instruction in a matter of days. But remote learning was followed by hybrid, and then a school year of quarantines, disrupted …