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The pathway to education is not always linear, both for students and teachers. Through CarolinaCAP, aspiring educators can find the supports needed to not just succeed, but thrive in the classroom. Read how one teacher’s education journey shaped her approach to teaching. CarolinaCrED https://hubs.ly/Q02F6CGP0

Is your educational program no longer current? Find out how to spot signs that it's time to update your Early Childhood Education curriculum and ensure it caters to the dynamic needs of the children you look after! Read more here: https://buff.ly/3QRVfc5

All children deserve to learn to read, but more than one-third of U.S. fourth graders (1.3 million children) can’t read at a basic level. Too many teachers aren't trained in scientifically based reading instruction by their prep programs. In fact, less than one-third of the ~700 teacher prep programs we reviewed adequately address all five core components of reading instruction. Our reading foundations report outlines how prep programs can improve reading instruction: https://buff.ly/3sTpo1Y

Here are my weekly reflections as a special education teacher. What are your reflections from this week?

Hey LinkedIn community! ! It’s Taji, The Teacher’s Teacher! 🍎 The story behind this classroom spotlight is perhaps more interesting than the video itself. Lesson: “Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready”.    On this day, “I thought” was a regular day of teaching and learning with my kiddos. The outfit, makeup, and lesson were planned and executed the day before (down to the lashes–they give me teaching superpowers lol). During my planning period, I received a knock on the door by the assistant principal saying a channel 8 news (WFAA) reporter will be on campus soon and the Executive Director chose my classroom to spotlight. “Be ready next period”. At that time, I was only in my 3rd year of teaching 8th-grade science. I instantly felt my chest tighten and imposter syndrome began to set in.  As I stood in the middle of my classroom to reset;  I whispered to myself, “just do what you do well and follow the plan, you got this…it’s time to SHINE”. The BEST teachers are ALWAYS prepared and have a plan. Even when thrown a curveball, I was able to pivot with ease. This story is a great reminder to all of us to stay ready and be prepared for any opportunity that comes our way. Are you ready for you and your scholars to SHINE in your classroom? Follow Taji, The Teacher's Teacher for more  valuable insights and inspiration.

According to the article: The most popular form of teacher PD "The most exciting form of PD, both experts agreed, is when teachers can learn from each other. Teachers learn from each other informally through observing classrooms or catching up over instructional strategies in their free time. But Gugel and Joseph recommended that school leaders also create more formal PD spaces for such sharing. Then, teachers can share their experiences trying out new teaching methods and discuss new patterns of student learning. For instance, teachers can use these spaces to drill down on specific tactics like how to best organize a classroom to encourage student learning in smaller groups." Literally Sibme https://lnkd.in/eQQbegSg Excellent Article from Education Week reposted in Florida Association of School Administrators this morning. Thanks Olina Banerji

Becoming a middle or high school teacher is possible when you add the single-subject teaching concentration to your online MAT degree. Candidates pursuing this concentration are prepared to teach secondary education subjects to students in middle and high schools. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tDAI20

As a non-special ed teacher, I was unfamiliar with transition plans. Happy to share that Find Your Grind can be a great way to expose students to potential career paths, determine skills and interests, and provides clear next steps that can be included in these plans. #transitionplans #specialeducation #futurereadiness

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Uncover the key factors in selecting the ideal school for your child: 🏫 Public vs. Private Education 🏫 Proximity 🏫 Curriculum 🏫 Community fit Make an informed decision that aligns with your family's values and ensures your child's future success. 🔗 Read the blog here: https://hubs.la/Q02qnkdd0