This professional development session aims to enhance educators' understanding and implementation of grading practices as effective communication and engagement tools for all stakeholders. Participants will delve into the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) framework and explore practical strategies to identify and address barriers that may hinder student success.
Have you ever been the new person in an organization or school and hoped that there would be someone there to show you the ropes? Come learn how our school has transformed the orientation process from a one-day firehose experience to a year-long immersion program with student leaders! From the recruiting and application process of our student leaders to the planning of our connection activities for all new students, see how one school became the most welcoming school in America!
Nick Saban is widely regarded as the greatest college football coach of all time. But, perhaps his greatest contribution comes not from the awards and accomplishments but from the consistent lessons he preaches in between plays. In this presentation, participants will outline the surprising parallels between Saban’s approach and the pedagogical methods that enhance our teaching practice. Among others, attendees will lean into the core of Saban’s philosophy—focusing on the process over the product. Motivating, convincing, or cajoling capable but complacent athletes…sound familiar? That’s not that unlike teachers emphasizing the journey of learning over the immediate results of grades. Through interactive discussions, participants will walk away with strategies to apply these coaching principles to foster a classroom atmosphere that values growth and development over mere outcomes. Roll (Tide) on over and learn what Saban has to say about Teaching!
Who has time to read both personal and professional development books? Paul does. In this session, Paul will share three take aways from three books that you can use today to effect change to your classroom culture. He reads the books so you don't have to. Unless you want to.
