TL;DR: Social media is a great tool, but it needs to be used safely. Six tips to stay safe on social media as an educator. Ok, at this point, I think we all know I’m a fan of social media. And if you’ve been connected with us for a while, you know that I love working with teachers on how … Read More
A Day In The Life Of Teaching High School Special Education
TL;DR: The value in understanding other roles in education. The typical day of a special education teacher. One of the greatest mysteries in education is what special educators do on a daily basis. Most educators know we are incredibly busy, running around, and wear a lot of different hats. Yes that is true, however, there is a whole lot more. … Read More
Growing Your PLN Through Podcasting
In This Post: The benefits of having a wide Professional Learning Network, or PLN. Ways podcasts can help build your PLN as a listener, guest, or host! In my work with teachers across the country, something that constantly comes up is how to effectively grow your “PLN” or “Professional Learning Network”. More than ever this has become a staple in … Read More
Partnering with YOUR School Counselor
TL;DR: An overview of school counselors. Tips to COORDINATE with your school counselor. Are you maximizing YOUR relationship with the school counselor? Do you utilize the counselor to support students in the best possible ways? Are you accessing this powerful resource on a regular basis? “We know where the real work of changing kids’ lives happens…it happens on the ground, … Read More
