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ICYMI: Reed aka Samuel Reed III (The Teacherpreneur) of The U School in Philadelphia shares his tips for fostering ambition in teen students. Check out the video now and get started in your classroom! https://lnkd.in/ejnqi_vs #educators #teaching #schoolcounselors #highschool #edchat #superintendents #principal #hsprincipal

It makes my heart sing when people want to talk TO and ABOUT teachers. Thanks to the fabulous team at Good Morning Washington (WJLA) for giving Chloe Kaplan and me a chance to do so! 🍎 This conversation is just the beginning of what I hope will be a bigger dialogue about mending and strengthening parent-teacher relationships. A few tips we shared: 1. BE GENEROUS IN YOUR ASSUMPTIONS. Credit to the great @brenebrown for this life-changing concept. It’s so easy to make negative assumptions, especially when we have only a limited view of others. But in most cases, parents and teachers are doing the best they can! It’s important to assume the best (and ask questions!) before assuming the worst. 2) ADOPT A WHOLE TEAM/WHOLE CHILD APPROACH. Any kid with a village behind them is better off. Unifying around kids’ needs and goals is how we build strong armies and care for them academically, socially, and emotionally. 3) BE RESPECTFUL OF TIME. When, as a teacher, did I have time to write emails? At 9pm and 5am, that’s when. Let’s help teachers preserve their precious energies by emailing only about the necessary stuff and granting some grace for late responses. And because parents are busy, maybe a little less communication from school? (Asking for me, the mom who somehow always misses an email.) #education #amorelearning #teachers #parents #strongrelationships #schools #learning

Fostering Connections: A Guide for Special Education Teachers This infographic serves as a comprehensive guide for special education teachers on building and maintaining strong, supportive relationships with the parents and guardians of their students. It outlines five key strategies: 1. Open Communication 2. Active Listening 3. Collaborative Goal Setting 4. Providing Resources and Support 5. Celebrating Achievements Each plan is backed by research and aimed at enhancing collaboration and rapport between educators and families, ensuring a united approach to supporting the unique needs of special education students. This visual tool is designed to empower teachers and parents alike, fostering an environment of mutual respect, understanding, and shared goals for the success of every student. By leveraging these strategies, special education teachers can create a positive, collaborative atmosphere that supports students' educational journey and involves parents/guardians as valuable partners in this process. #SpecialEdPartnership #CommunicationKeys #TeamworkInEducation #EmpoweringParents #StudentSuccess #UnifiedGoals #EducationTogether

HERE'S WHAT EVERY EDUCATOR NEEDS TO HEAR AS CRITICAL STAKEHOLDERS IN DEVELOPING CHARACTER . Tag every educator and share this with them. #charactereducation #development #characterbuilding #educators #teachers #eduleaders #educational #edureels #okeyanunobi https://lnkd.in/drNgmERw

Are you thinking of enrolling in a new school or simply looking for your first? Here’s ten questions you should be asking on the school tour. #education #school #teacher #teaching #parents

We'll tell you the secret to family engagement: Consistent two-way communication. 📲 By maintaining open channels between home and school, we create an environment where students thrive and reach their full potential. How often do you communicate with families? Tell us in the comments. ⬇️ #K12Education #Educators #SchoolLeaders

Adults have outsourced teaching values to their children to the schools. What happens when children are taught in a classroom about values, for example, kindness? Do they see the evidence of what they have learnt in the real world? Does it make the children kind? Does it make the children imitate or act? Does being conscious of being kind equate to ‘Kindness'? #letsexplore

If you work with children who sometimes struggle, this is a very important reminder about the difference that intentionally setting them up for success can make in their lives. Join us as we look at three simple ways to change a child's experience at church (or wherever you are). A powerful teaching tool for teams who work with kids. #disabilityministry, #churchleaders #sundayschool #specialneeds #childrensministry #wonderfulworks https://lnkd.in/eYPpFEQc

🌟 Tools of the Mind empowers teachers to support diverse skill development, cultivate inclusive classroom cultures, build self-regulation, ensure school readiness, foster family partnerships, and provide equitable learning access. 🌟 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #InclusiveEducation #TeacherEmpowerment #ToolsOfTheMind

Fostering Effective Communication with Young Learners 🌈 In the realm of teaching young children under 6, nurturing open communication is paramount. Let's believe in their incredible capacity to understand, respecting them just as we respect adults. Patience is a powerful tool, that allows us to cultivate understanding and lay a foundation of trust. We need to elevate the way we connect with these young minds, acknowledging the significance of their thoughts and emotions. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CommunicateWithYoungLearners #RespectAndPatience"