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
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Educators often hear, “The best PD is just down the hall.” While there's much to …
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How Dodge City Schools Transformed Their Coaching Program to Support ELL Achievement
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → When administrators in Dodge City, KS, reviewed their student data in 2019, it was …
Why SEL resources are not enough for a successful school initiative
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → It’s no secret schools are all-in on social-emotional learning. With SEL …
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How Guilford County Supports Math Curriculum Implementation at 27 Middle Schools with Classroom Video
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Guilford County needed a flexible, efficient way to support and assess a math curriculum …
From Florida to Arizona, Districts Have Reimagined Teacher Support
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → By June 2021, half of American schools were using a hybrid learning model. Since …
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Regular reflection is the PD teachers deserve. Here’s why.
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Littleton Elementary is a small but fast-growing rural district in Maricopa County, …
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Teams by Swivl Wins Tech & Learning’s Award of Excellence: Best of 2021 for Secondary Education
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Teams by Swivl is honored to have been recognized as a winner of Tech & Learning …
“We are not trained for this”: Why administrators need a bold plan for teacher support in 2022
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → First came remote learning. Teachers adapted to a new mode of instruction in a …