Setting Up a Homework Environment
Creating a better homework environment in your home can be done very easily, and could help your student do homework more efficiently.
Pilot Program Models Tier Two Strategies
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to present two days of staff development for the teachers in Houlton, Maine. During that time, I had a very interesting conversation with Marty Bouchard, the principal of Houlton High School. Marty told me about how he and his staff addressed an area of co [...]
For Big Results, Keep Expectations High
When dealing with students with special needs, it is important to keep your expectations for the student high, and resist giving too much, unnecessary assistance.
Partnering Students with the Computer
While presenting to a great group of dedicated co-teachers from the Lake Hamilton School District in Pearcy Arkansas, we were discussing different ways to set up flexible grouping, During that discussion, Tonya Ross shared her experience with a program she learned about from fellow teacher Debbie Au [...]
Teaching Students to Be Empowered
Teaching young people empowerment is one of the best ways to decrease conflict in their lives. Empowerment is having the ability, power, and authority to act on your own behalf.