They say, “It takes a village.” In special education, this village consists of professionals with various roles, experiences, and areas of expertise...
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Campus Leadership, The Practical Principal
End-of-Year Closeout: Creating Systems for Continuity and Growth
The school year is winding down, and like many principals, you are already thinking about summer, staffing, and the many tasks that come with an end-of-year closeout...
At various professional learning events over the last couple of years, I’ve shared that there’s scant scientific evidence that posting learning objectives...
Accountability
Understanding the CCMR Tracker and CCMR Verifier: Tools for Student Success and Accountability
In today’s accountability landscape, ensuring students graduate ready for college, careers, or the military is more important than ever. To support this goal, the Texas...
For over two decades, the Behavior Coach Endorsement Program at Education Service Center Region 13 has quietly transformed the way educators approach student...
Classroom Instruction, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas
The Magic of Read-Alouds and Think-Alouds in K–12
Reading aloud isn’t just for little ones; it’s a superpower teachers can use in any K–12 classroom. When we mix in think-alouds, students don’t just...