Brian Pickering

Ed. Consultant and Vice President of True Fleece North America

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

College secondary education programs have a new important course of study to build into their preparation. "Flex Time"for teachers and students is quickly becoming the norm for interventions and enrichments. https://t.co/zN2BuNLDSM

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

Happy to announce the release of our new book for secondary educators. A great tool for those interested in implementing flex time to improve learning. https://t.co/RzJUiXRMXh

[Enriching Students @enrichstudents]

@XQAmerica What a great idea to create a flexible week! Ss benefit from choice, and flexible time gives them the freedom to take ownership and dive deep into learning.

Beginning a flex time program can be tricky...we've put together some implementation tips here: https://t.co/9OXu1Gyz6e

[Enriching Students @enrichstudents]

We're excited to attend and exhibit at this years @neasc Designed for Learning Conference. Empathy-based design thinking is such an important topic, we can't wait to learn more about it and meet some amazing educators! #NEASC #designed4learning
https://t.co/V7IpnHd7Op

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

"Making Room for Change" Fitting Enrichment, Extensions and Interventions into your current schedule. Our book is in final stages before heading to publisher, Roman and Littlefield.

[Enriching Students @enrichstudents]

What exactly is a 'Flex Block'? How can it be used to give students time for what they need - be it extra academic or emotional help, class extensions, enrichment projects, etc? Watch the video: https://t.co/WZdnI8rmqB #personalizedlearning

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Managers stop by to make sure you’re working. Leaders stop by to encourage you in your work.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Some parents judge schools by the test scores. But there are a lot of parents who judge schools by the attitude of their child when they get home in the afternoon. We need to be working to raise student achievement… but we also need to be creating good experiences for kids.

[Enriching Students @enrichstudents]

What exactly is a 'Flex Block'? How can it be used to give students time for what they need - be it extra academic or emotional help, class extensions, enrichment projects, etc? Watch the video: https://t.co/WZdnI8rmqB #personalizedlearning

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

The best teachers don’t always have the best lessons, but they always have the best relationships with kids.

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

When school boards, SAU administration, building leaders, teachers, parents and students support this as a priority collectively, you are guaranteed a positive learning structure.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

5 ways to build culture:

1) Focus on finding solutions rather than complaining about problems.

2) Collaborate with others in the decision making.

3) Give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

4) Celebrate little victories.

5) Always keep the focus on students.

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

@SteeleThoughts Kindness behaviors from adults, leads to kindness behaviors from students, which leads to positive student engagement. Kindness behaviors from adults should not be optional in our schools.

[Brian M Stack @bstackbu]

Yes! @gcouros #NPC19

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

Balance of Academic and Social and Emotional needs will lead to improved test scores without focusing on test scores. Engage Students and the learning will follow.

[Enriching Students @enrichstudents]

Behavioral and academic interventions can help students to be successful -- #MTSS supports whole-child learning, and here are some ways you can implement it: https://t.co/kfntpsFrIP

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

Coming soon, a great read "Making Room for Change!"

[Enriching Students @enrichstudents]

Having time IN the school day for kids to receive extra help or enrichment gives students needed attention. It allows them to grow and become better learners, better citizens. How you can make a flexible school schedule a reality: https://t.co/t3Npk2J3vo #edchat #MTSS

[Brian Pickering @bsppickering]

And how do those percentages break down between elementary and secondary?

[U.S. News Education @USNewsEducation]

Only 36 percent of U.S. Teachers believe that American society values the teaching profession, according to a recent international survey. https://t.co/jG9zXj2L8J

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Not all teachers desire to leave the classroom & move into admin! But, they may desire more leadership within the school. We need a model shift in education where great talent is not promoted away, but given more pay/responsibility in the school! Creating a dynamic school culture

[Here This Now @EmilyRDaniels]

Stoked to announce that registration for our Trauma-Responsive Schools Conference in Temecula, CA is live. https://t.co/zKI8eYZbnY This conference promises to be unforgettable experience for all. Please share @SporLin @larakain1 @monadelahooke @JamesMoffettJr @healWRITEnow

[Brian M Stack @bstackbu]

Looking to implement #competencyed in your school? Check out the @SolutionTree book @jvanderels and I wrote - for principals, by principals! Breaking With Tradition: The Shift to CBE in PLCs at Work. https://t.co/a6Uw1N8j8l

[Brian M Stack @bstackbu]

Looking to implement #competencyed in your school? Check out the @SolutionTree book @jvanderels and I wrote - for principals, by principals! Breaking With Tradition: The Shift to CBE in PLCs at Work. https://t.co/a6Uw1N8j8l