Parent Teacher Conferences 101 Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Classroom Management, Student Engagement

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

Katie MiglinBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Student Engagement

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

3 Ways to Connect with Educators Online

Kari PitstickBlog, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Connect with other educators online by going to the profile of those you admire, reviewing who interacted with particular posts in your feed, and using hashtags. Becoming a connected educator by choosing to interact with others online can broaden your perspective on all things education. If you’re anything like me, you appreciate finding a like-minded educator who has similar … Read More

AWC Episode #65: Observer vs. Guest

Jennifer AppelBlog

In this episode, Jennifer and Hans break down the difference between a classroom observer and classroom guest.  Later, Hans shares a few elements of his favorite classroom visits.   Listen on your favorite podcast platform! More Episodes

Your New Idea Done Right Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better

Your Idea Done Right Blog Series Overview No one said implementing a new idea would be easy! AND when you are an educator continuously looking for new ways to engage students for a more dynamic learning experience, the new ideas are endless! But how do you ensure your new ideas don’t flop? This blog series contains 3 posts that share … Read More