TL;DR: There are five aspects to the gift of leadership. We need to see potential, believe in others, nurture the skill, teach leadership explicitly, and then we must provide opportunities to empower them to lead. Leadership is a skill that needs to be developed. Just like all teachers are leaders, all students are leaders too. Notice, name, and nurture. Show … Read More
Growth is a Lifelong Endeavor
TL;DR: Teachers don’t just give children the tools they need to succeed in life. They give them the tools they need for lifelong GROWTH. Stagnation is not an option and growth is a lifelong endeavor. This post shares what Education Blueprint means to Laura. I am not a teacher. I don’t have a teaching degree. And I haven’t spent a … Read More
Parent Teacher Conferences 101 Blog Series
Parent Teacher Conferences 101 Blog Series In this blog series, you will learn effective strategies on how to prepare for parent teacher conferences this year, as well as tips for communicating with your EL parents! Consider how to involve student voice in the Parent-Teacher Conference process. Whether you are working within an extremely regimented schedule or are as free as … Read More
Preparing for Your Conferences
TL;DR: There are a number of things you can do to prepare for your Parent-Teacher Conferences. Below you will learn 6 tips for preparation: learn from your previous mistakes, plan accordingly, create a schedule to ensure proper seating, communicate well with parents, take notes, and make a lasting impression. It’s October and the first quarter is likely wrapping up which … Read More
Unmasking the Fears of Communicating with EL Parents
TL;DR: أهلا بك…欢迎…bienvenido….welcome! We can empower ourselves and improve relationships by taking action to empower our EL parents. Learn the preferred language spoken at home for EL parents. Below are three great translation resources you can access to help communicate with EL parents rather than asking a family friend or sibling to help communicate. “Andrea, you HAVE to be at … Read More