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A data chat with a professional learning community [PLC] can be a powerful tool to increase teacher proficiency and student achievement. Having a process in place to lead a productive and successful discussion is imperative to achieving the change you desire. Get Ready for a Data Chat Before diving into a data chat, there…

I've spent 7 of my 11 years teaching as a team lead for my grade level. Over the years I've made life-long friendships with some of my teammates as well as endured the type of team drama that briefly made third grade the talk of the school. Suffice to say, through trial and error I’ve

If you've agreed to mentor a first year teacher, you're probably wondering what the role and responsibilities of a mentor teacher are. Let's dig in!

These 25 quick and easy tips for new teachers will help you create a positive, engaging, and effective learning environment for your students.

The coaching cycle. We hear about it all of the time. It's a best-practice approach to working with individual teachers, honoring that th...

I'm not embarrassed to say that one of the main reasons teaching first perked my interest was the office supplies. I remember sitti...

It's time for some truth telling.

We're here. We've arrived. After sharing about coaching cycles, collaborative planning, and preparing for modeling & coteaching, it'...

“I need HELP!” Checklist for teachers! I am excited to help this new to me group of educators develop into master scientists of reading instruction this school year!