In education, we frequently reference the buzzwords data and fidelity. But how much of it are we collecting, and when are we using it? Last month I was talking with my teacher friends who, like most teachers, felt like a hamster in a running wheel. No matter how hard they worked, they were not getting […]
As I visit rural schools in Montana, I hear the same concern: teachers are leaving the field in droves and communities are struggling to fill positions with high-quality staff. In last month’s blog, we talked about creating sustainable practices. Sustainability does matter as it leads to better student outcomes and improved teacher morale. Sustainable practices […]
If you have worked in education for any length of time, you have surely heard a teacher say “this too shall pass” when faced with implementing something new. Teachers are wary-and rightly so when districts adopt new practices. Their reality is that schools never stick with one thing for very long and if they wait […]
As a former farmer/rancher and avid gardener, I associatespring with the labor-intensive work of preparing the soil, planting crops, andplanning for the upcoming growing season. The fruits of my labor pay off inhigh dividends as I am ready to respond to weather conditions, insectinfestations, and other unforeseen calamities because I have created an environmentwhere my […]
Suppose you have trouble breathing. You call your doctor’s office to make an appointment and the receptionist says the doctor has a long waiting list and won’t be able to see you for at least three months. Since you can’t afford a trip to the emergency room, you wait it out and hope for a […]
Ask any teacher and they will tell you their students’ ability to self-regulate, resolve conflict, and manage emotions is markedly different from students 10 to 15 years ago. There are many reasons why kids are different—access to Internet and electronic devices, working parents, and trauma, to name a few. The bottom line is students are […]
The current Early Identification System model includes:
Web-based professional development and coaching to support the implementation of selected interventions