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Inclusion and Co-Teaching in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Inclusion is essential for special education (SPED) because it promotes the social and academic development of students with disabilities, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares them for life outside of school. It aligns with legal and ethical imperatives, is often cost-effective, and encourages teacher development.

Teaching 478
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Cultivating Lifelong Learners: How to Support Personalized Teacher Growth

A Principal's Reflections

In a world of standardized tests and rigid curricula, fostering a culture of continuous, personalized growth for teachers allows them to stay abreast of current trends and effective strategies, maximize time, and become the best iteration of themselves for the learners they serve. Offer teachers a diverse menu of learning opportunities.

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TTWWADI - A Culture Killer

A Principal's Reflections

As a result, the learning culture does not evolve or becomes stagnant for both learners and educators. My point is that the focus should be on taking a critical lens to traditional practices and determine if the way in which they are being implemented is actually in the best interests of a vibrant and prosperous learning culture.

Cultures 237
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Purchasing Devices Does Not Equate to Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Teaching will and must be different. Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not. Drive-by professional development did not work in the past. Leadership must and will be different.

Pedagogy 529
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6 Ways to Improve Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

No matter your position in education, you have gone through some form of professional development. In many cases, the act of being “developed” comes in a variety of standard types such as workshops, mandated PD days, presentations, conferences, book studies, or keynotes. Effective teacher professional development.

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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

These schools and educators, whether they realize it or not, are not only enhancing the teaching and learning process, but they are also providing their learners with essential skill sets pivotal for success in today’s society. To truly create an innovative culture of learning we must not fear failure either.

Education 378
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Using Feedback to Drive Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

With the suggestions in hand, the leaders were empowered to review what we had seen and my recommendations to determine the focus for an upcoming professional development day I would be facilitating. Feedback is a critical catalyst for professional learning and growth.