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IEPs, 504s, SDI, MTSS, Scaffolds, Modifications....the list goes on. How we leverage Specially Designed Instruction to support specific learning disabilities requires an understanding of it. Because, no, it is not the same as differentiation! In my newest blog, I break down what #SDI is, what it is not and how school-leaders can begin to integrate SDI in their school-community. Read it here. #edleaders #edleadership #specialeducation #schoolleaders #mtss

The typical day for first year teachers has its ups and downs. Having the experience of feeling like riding a roller coaster for 180 days. In order to retain new teachers, they need and deserve the following: 1. Qualtiy mentoring 2. Ongoing professional development 3. Scheduled opportunities to collaborate and observe other teachers 4. Principal support Although, we may know what new teachers need. Yet, the lack of numbers 1-4 continue to contribute to new teacher turnover. #teachers #education #k12education #educationalleadership #schoolprincipals #reading #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #superintendents #highereducation #literacy #professionaldevelopment

How are you handling professional development in your district or school? Let’s set up some time to talk.

Annually observed on the Wednesday during American Education Week, National Education Support Professionals Day honors the contributions of school support employees. These support professionals provide invaluable services and are essential partners in a child’s education. The day honors a long list of professionals who keep schools running smoothly. They include all secretaries, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, bus drivers, and the others who support educators, school leadership, and the students, too. These professionals do their part in making public schools exceptional for every child so they can be safe, learn, grow and achieve. #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay #suhsdsped #thankyou #weappreciateyou

"As an educator, I know that the best way to grow your students is to grow yourself. And it seemed like the next natural step after getting my teaching certificate was to enroll in a rank change program. I chose this rank change program because of the flexibility and affordability." – Pamela Wood, BloomBoard Rank Change Program Graduate and 1st Grade Teacher, Marshall County School District, Kentucky In partnership with select regional service centers, BloomBoard developed a low-cost continuing education option that supports Kentucky teachers in earning rank change to deepen their teaching practice and move them up the pay scale. Districts across Kentucky are investing in this new program to help improve teacher recruitment and retention. Program features and benefits: 🏫 Job-embedded program allows educators to demonstrate mastery within the context of their own classrooms. ⏰ Self-paced courses make the program accessible and flexible for busy teachers. 💪 Personalized pathways give educators the ability to customize learning to align with their professional goals. 💰Affordable cost with financing options that could allow educators to defer payment. Check out this video to learn more about this exciting program ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02FZT-h0 #KYTeachers #KYEdu #WorkforceDevelopment #edchat #suptchat

💡Yes, you can apply the #MTSS framework to adult learners! Make sure to include these three 🅿️'s for effective staff development this summer... #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolLeaders #K12 https://hubs.la/Q02yc0f80

Beyond Proud of You Mark! To all of my educators if you have any words of wisdom for my younger brother please drop them in the comment section!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation week, here are my teaching stats. 6 years in education Taught at 2 Elementary Schools Taught at 2 Middle Schools Taught in 3 School Districts Grades Taught/ positions held: Kindergarten, 4th, 6th, Asst. Cheer Coach, SS PLC Lead, ELA PLC Lead, ELA Dept. Chair, School Improvement Team Member, Faculty Advisory Council Chair, Learning Community Advisory Council Representative, Hallway Captain/Grade Level Chair, New Teacher Mentor Principals: 4 🍑 States taught: North Carolina and Georgia 🍎Certified: Elementary Education (K-6) and (P-5) and Middle Grades Reading, Tier I Ed. Leadership 📜 Highest Degree: M.Ed. in Education Administration Teaching makes me proud because I get to inspire youth and make an impact.

#SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership #PrincipalLife #AssistantPrincipal #Schoolimprovement #EducationMatters #InnovativeLeadership #K12Education #FutureOfEducation New Schools for Alabama National Alliance for Public Charter Schools #SchoolLeader #Principal #SchoolPrincipal #ProfessionalDevelopment #LikeABuilder

"Years ago, as an observer of student teachers, my approach was different than others. Rather than scrutinizing the student teacher, my gaze focused on the students, searching for signs of engagement, interest and subtle nods of understanding. This was the true measure of a teacher’s ability to teach their subject in a way that grasped their students’ attention. In a high school labeled "at-risk," I encountered a particularly striking scene.. " Read Linda Metcalf's full article here: https://lnkd.in/geM8Y78K #K12education #PrincipalSchool #SchoolLeaders #SolutionFocused #SchoolCounseling #SchoolSafety #SFSU