by vmillerbennett | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog
Recently, I was working alongside one of my colleagues and we were presenting at a professional learning event designed for High School mathematics teachers. Though our focus was not necessarily mathematics vocabulary, one of the teachers shared that she expected...
by aperkins | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog
How is your school district currently fostering parent and family engagement at the preschool level? The Collaborative for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is positioned to support your district with professional development regarding parent and family engagement...
by jwright | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog
In Jenni Aberli’s latest blog, From Teacher Monologue to Academic Dialogue: Engaging Students in Content Conversations, she highlights the need for more dialogic conversations in classrooms in which all parties have the opportunity to be active speakers and listeners....
by Jenni Aberli | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog
Think about the most recent conversations you’ve had. Have some been one-sided conversations with someone who did all the talking, providing you with little or no opportunity to engage in the topic? Have some been more engaging conversations with someone who was both...
by Staci Eddleman | Sep 26, 2023 | Blog
For years we have discussed the importance of student engagement in classrooms. Of course we want students engaged in their learning rather than being passive or non-participatory, however, the ways in which we have monitored or evaluated student engagement don’t...
by rodaniel | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog
Life is a journey marked by a series of decisions, each with the power to shape our experiences, opportunities, and the paths we navigate. Whether big or small, the choices we make carry the weight of consequence and the potential for growth. At the heart of this...
by aperkins | Jun 16, 2023 | Blog
Book club (noun): a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they are reading (Mirriam-Webster). I have been a member of a book club for the last 16+ years. We are a motley crew but the thing that ties us all together is our love for reading and fellowship....
by aperkins | May 25, 2023 | Blog
Many of us, whether parents or educators, have the “Last Day of School” clearly marked on our calendars. That day kickstarts weeks of play, wonder, and investigation. Days are filled with excursions, camps, and holidays. A break is given to the weight of the backpack....
by Jenni Aberli | May 2, 2023 | Blog
The long awaited summer break is just around the corner, and while we are all looking forward to the fun summer months ahead, we might also start thinking about how we can encourage our students to continue reading during summer to prevent learning loss. You’ve spent...
by Staci Eddleman | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog
In his book Great instruction, great achievement for students with disabilities: A road map for special education administrators, O’Connor (2016) offers important insights about classroom instruction for special education students. Most students identified for special...
