Plus, Collaborative Classroom Observations
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January 8, 2025

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How to Make One-on-One ELA Conferences Work 

Middle school teachers and students can both benefit from individual conferences, and this routine makes them manageable.

Collaborative Classroom Observations 

A teacher shares how she hopes administrators will approach the task of observing her classes and giving feedback based on what they see.

Assessing as You Teach 

These formative assessment strategies for the early grades can save time as you, and your students, discover where they are in the learning process.

5 Ways to Effectively Support Preservice Teachers 

While trainees are in practicum, it’s important for mentors to provide clear feedback, moral support, and practical demonstrations.

21 Effective Learning Games for ELA Classes 

Developing students’ language skills can be more engaging with games that address vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Interactive Note-Taking in Social Studies Class 

Incorporating frequent questions and student discussion into direct instruction helps boost engagement with the material.

Supporting Constructive Student Behaviors in Elementary School 

These tips can help improve school culture, with fewer students sent to the principal’s office.

How to Plan and Then Run a Seamless IEP Meeting 

A longtime special education teacher passes along his step-by-step guide for all parts of the IEP process.

60-Second Strategy: Flash Philosophy video icon

In this quick warm-up that sharpens critical thinking, students wrestle with moral and ethical questions—while also gaining communication and writing skills.

How to Encourage Students to Turn In Quality Work 

To help prevent hastily completed assignments, teachers can share clear expectations with students and offer manageable timelines.

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