Asking children questions is a way to guide them toward healthy behaviors by helping them think about what they do—and what effect they have on others. Over the course of…
Building Equity Through Barrier Removal We all have “our people.” Usually, we think of “our people” as those we turn to for help or a listening ear. As a leader,…
By Megan Horstmeier School and family partnership have changed over the years. This pandemic has allowed us to see new and exciting ways that schools and families can partner to…
Tips for creating a more inclusive classroom for students with disabilities: Use a font that is simple to read. Several are simpler for students with dyslexia to read. Someday…
Embedding Student Voices in PBIS Implementation Entire blog post quoted from: https://www.pbisapps.org/community/Pages/Including-Student-Voice-in-Your-PBIS-Implementation.aspx The Center on PBIS’ Cultural Responsiveness Field Guide says for there to be authentic student, family, or community engagement, schools…
How can kids learn social skills when they’re working remotely? Or when they’re wearing masks in class and staying six feet apart from one another? Ensuring that students continue to…
A coworker and friend of mine was recently delivering professional development and she used a word I have never heard before in my life – ameliorate. I quickly googled what…
It’s no secret what the research says about the correlation between parent/family engagement and student achievement. We often ask, why aren’t more parents/guardians involved. Most times we attribute things beyond…
Learning Knows No Bounds Presently, my work with SST involves talking and thinking a lot about the New Decision-Making Framework that teachers must now use and provide evidence for whether…
Check out this newsletter, Go, Engage, Connect: Welcome Student Identity & Improve Equity for powerful information regarding culturally responsive practices in schools, in particular as it relates to PBIS. Below…
