I’m going to start off by prefacing STAAR testing is not fun for anyone. I can’t sugar coat it. It is what it is. If you are not familiar with Texas assessments, here is a quick introduction. We have our
You might be thinking why is it that I’m just now talking about RtI to my school. Well, I have accepted a principal position this school year in a new district. It has taken me a few weeks to lay
High-quality teaching is vital for student success. We can all agree that quality professional development is essential to improving teaching. When teaching improves, students will benefit. I’m very passionate about providing quality professional development in our schools. I think it
Schools are not lacking data. We are data warehouses! We have data all around us- soft data and hard data. It’s not about having enough data. It’s about knowing how to USE the data to improve student achievement. I’m not
I have some exciting news! I have created the Classroom Observation Checklist in digital format. After selling this in a hardcopy notepad for the last year, I have become overwhelmed with massive orders, printing supplies, and daily trips to the
Are you needing ideas on ways to celebrate with your students and teachers? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Successes with Students and Teachers. The Ultimate Guide comes digitally so you can choose to print or keep as
