@ASCD@bpfleming “Love first, teach second.” “Connection, then content.” “Stories are the gate to empathy- not data.” “It is not your degree, your content knowledge that qualifies you to do this work, it is your heart.” #ASCD2023
A 6 Make time for Students to write every day and learn about craft and technique from a teacher who loves writing. Ss need more daily time and teachers need to write & experience process as part of professional learning. #g2great
A6: The power of connection through conferencing will lead to clear, specific and measurable information about where a child is and what their next steps are. Relationship & natural asmnt. #g2great
A6: maintain best practices in asmnt!!! look for where children ARE & not what they’re lacking in & build up from there. Let go of any prior expectations you’ve had esp. if you have spent yrs in one grade level. Avoid the fall down to the deficit model & hyper asmnt. #g2great
A5: let go of any pressures around academics & provide space for children to get reacquainted w/ one another, build safety, community & relationships, observe play & engagement, open up space for sharing beyond morning mtgs. #g2great
A3: Nd for comm./relationship bldng more than ever, support Ss to trust themselves-knowing what new boundaries are/decision making in adhering to them (they’re all looking to parents for reassurance now) & plan for meaningful support in skills they may still need #g2great