This is a simple classroom observation document that is meant to not be overwhelming for a beginning teacher.

It does require some pre-coaching on the part of an administrator and/or instructional support coach. It necessitates a conversation about specific areas of concern that the teacher doing the observation should look for and a careful selection of the teacher who will be observed to make sure that they are demonstrated desired behaviors in those areas.

It should also be followed up with a conversation about what the teacher observed and next steps to make 1-2 adjustments to their own teaching.

AbstractThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the factors affecting elementary teacher’s ability to understand the academic needs of their racially, culturally, and ethnically diverse special education students and the ways in which their values and beliefs influenced their use of culturally responsive practices in the special education classroom. The findings from this study are significant because they could add to the knowledge base of strategies to close or eliminate the achievement gap of racially, culturally, and ethnically diverse students in special education programs. Furthermore, these experiences may provide an additional opportunity for local educational agencies (LEAS) to examine the impact of culturally responsive teaching practices on the achievement of RCED students in the special education classroom.

This is a presentation and script for working with others on developing engaging presentations. Participants will reflect on their presentation and work through ways to provide more engagement during presentations.

This is a great lesson plan to use to keep you on track. It includes what your principals/evaluators are looking for during observations, and even gives a section for you to reflect on your lesson. It can also be utilized by subs if written correctly.

This is a great lesson plan to use to keep you on track. It includes what your principals/evaluators are looking for during observations, and even gives a section for you to reflect on your lesson. It can also be utilized by subs if written correctly.

This is a great lesson plan to use to keep you on track. It includes what your principals/evaluators are looking for during observations, and even gives a section for you to reflect on your lesson. It can also be utilized by subs if written correctly.

This is a great lesson plan to use to keep you on track. It includes what your principals/evaluators are looking for during observations, and even gives a section for you to reflect on your lesson. It can also be utilized by subs if written correctly.

In this session, teachers will learn to break down barriers that keep them from including STEM routinely in their classes whether they be in person or virtual. Topics such as time management, curriculum connections, assessments, and material availability will be addressed. Teachers will leave knowing that STEM activities can be manageable, low cost, and curriculum driven!

This Google Slides presentation includes talking points and concepts from the "Distance learning playbook" by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie.
A total of six mini-sessions are covered in the file.
Topics included SAMRs, Disengagement vs Engagement, Universal Technology, Intentional Planning, A Different Type of Data, and Student Portfolios.

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Building a successful arts education practice for beginning teachers

Through discussing & understanding some key components of the teaching & learning

process we will start to build a successful classroom practice.