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Time and Money – never enough of either! Jason Walke has found an often overlooked tool just wanting to be dusted off which could help bring resources into the classroom.
New curriculum brings new challenges & new opportunities. Tim Daugherty sees this as the perfect time to being coaching cycles.
The Science of Reading is everywhere, but how does it impact a dual language classroom? Erin Brown spent this year remaining curious and asking questions to learn more.
What does it mean to “practice” learning to read and why is practice important? Stephanie Woods explores this critical component of literacy.
At the start of every school year, a group of people who don’t know each other well enter a space to learn. Nine months later, this same group views themselves as a family. Carol Howard shares some of the intentional steps she takes to make this happen.
Students are typically not clamoring to write a synthesis essay. Carrie Wisehart found a way to bring their passions & desires to change the world into the process to create an awesome learning experience.
Creating a culture is an all-inclusive task. Beth Benedix shares how North Putnam High School has gone all in to create a welcoming space which motivates all who enter.
Innovation Coach Adam Hofer reflects on his year of implementing Building Thinking Classroom strategies in his secondary ELA classes.
Fair use and understanding copyrights are not high on most students’ “to learn” list. Sarah Ackerman has lesson ideas for making these critical lessons fun and engaging.
Small groups are a frequent and familiar Tier Two support strategy. Jessica Sullivan shares a few other ideas which could be implemented across grade levels to provide a variety of supports.
MidCon Keynote Speakers Jennifer Gonzalez & Rick Wormeli share the challenges of the middle years, but, more importantly, strategies and hopes for the future.
Carrie Wisehart is on a mission to change the way the students and staff in her school see the Assistant Principal’s office.