Today a student told me I was a good teacher. When I asked why, he said, “You have good energy, and I can tell you enjoy what you do.”
Wow. That one landed.
Our work is much more than teaching content. It’s about showing up in ways that lift students and educators around us.
Ever feel like students are just collecting a "folder of facts" but missing the story that connects them?
We used the Finding Throughlines routine to look at 4 different animals.
How do you help your students see the "Big Picture"? Put it in the comments! 👇
Spending today reflecting on the incredible work happening in classrooms. I feel fortunate that my role allows me to partner with educators and support students in taking ownership of their learning. Here are a few pics from this week to celebrate.
#ChangeTheStory#MathWorkshop
Here’s the group photo (minus our virtual folks!) of the awesome Alleghany Highlands math educators digging into #MathWorkshop for their book study. Their students are lucky to have them, and I’m grateful to be part of their journey.
#ChangeTheStory#EveryoneIsAMathPerson
The Prince Edward math teachers dug into formative assessments and how to create immediate, flexible small groups that move learning.
Teachers practiced:
- Surfacing student thinking quickly
- Identifying misconceptions on the spot
#FormativeAssessment#ChangeTheStory
We believe in building relationships, rolling up our sleeves, and doing the hard work alongside our partners.
It’s a privilege to do this work with you. Let’s keep moving the needle.
#CTLG#ChangeTheStory#ProfessionalLearning#EducationLeadership
Curiosity is Universal: 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿
Let's model how Reasoning Routines can transform thinking in Social Studies!
Why We Love It: Low Floor, High Ceiling: Every student can participate and contribute an observation, building confidence and community.
If you’re thinking about next steps for your district, let’s talk. We’d love to understand your needs and explore what a partnership could look like. Schedule a conversation here: https://t.co/QbOgvIvnKV
#ChangeTheStory#BetterTogether@SkipTylerMath@Rhoades4Science
We are honored to have Melody Clanton on the CTLG team. With a 32-year career spanning from high school Teacher of the Year to Assessment Development Coordinator at the VDOE, Melody is a powerhouse for student-centered excellence!
#ChangeTheStory#ProfessionalLearning#STEM
CTLG: Did you know? We now support all K-12 content areas, coaching, and leadership!
It’s the same CTLG excellence you’ve trusted since the beginning, now designed to support the ALL needs of your district.
#ChangeTheStory#K12Education#TeacherSupport https://t.co/DYO8ezI8oK
CTLG is changing the story and today we’re highlighting ELA.
Convince Me! is a student-centered routine that turns passive consumers into critical investigators. It requires students to separate facts and opinions.
#ChangeTheStory#ReasoningRoutines#ELAChat
As co‑founder of CTLG, I’m proud of the work our team does with K–12 educators. We’re increasing our visibility & sharing more content to help educators #ChangeTheStory. If you believe in student‑centered learning and building educator capacity, connect and help expand our reach.
Va Educators: The fab Eric Rhoades/Skip Tyler team is facilitating a Va Scl Consortium for Learning (VaSCL) workshop on Nov 11. The workshop will help participants implement strategies to engage students in rigorous thinking ala Va's newly revised SOLs. Space still open. @scl_va
Come join me at #NCSM2025 to discuss innovative, inclusive, and differentiated practices that accelerate learning and empower all students to thrive. #ChangeTheStory
Let me know if you are going to be there. Let's connect! @CTLGConsulting@MathEdLeaders