Coordinator for Academic Assistance, Gifted & Talented, and Professional Development, MS CIA K-12, NBCT, Life long learner, Change maker...one day at a time
Teacher clarity extends beyond merely posting student-friendly learning objectives. It involves helping students assess their progress using success criteria and intentional feedback. How has #teacherclarity helped your instruction?
#VisibleLearning
“While successful culture can look and feel like magic, the truth is that it’s not. Culture is a set of living relationships working toward a shared goal. It’s not something you are. It’s something you do.” #CultureCode
Happening this Thursday, September 28th, for families of students who are new to the Gifted programming that is available in District Five. This would include students in AGP, Honors, AP and IB classes! #shhstheway
⭐92 #LexRich5Schools students have been named #SouthCarolina Junior Scholars for the 2022-2023 school year. Full list of names and more: https://t.co/Rm5gASFZLc #OurD5Story
No amount of programs, person or computer interventions, well-rounded curriculums, grants, money, or (fill in the blank) will move numbers from Tier 2 & 3, unless your Tier 1 is a well-designed, learning centered force.
Tier 1 is the key.
Fix it first.
You have a choice today. You can complain about things you can't control or you can control what you can control and let go of what you can't. You can focus on your problems or focus on getting better. You can look for an excuse or you can look within and find your best.
It's not easy. It might take longer than you expect. There will be days you question yourself and wonder if it's worth it or if you are on the right path. Trust your gut. Pay your dues. Work hard (and smart) and eventually success will come.
Reminder, consider multiple perspectives
For years, I’ve had morning sunrise drives. First day, new job, I noticed the different direction, & thought I’ll miss that view. Today, I realized it’s a matter of perspective. It showed itself to me just in my sideview mirror.