Join us under the big top for a high-energy session where the spotlight shines on the power of read aloud times! In this circus themed adventure, we will explore engaging strategies to bring stories to life, build comprehension and captivate every learner in your classroom. You will leave with practical tips, a few "performer" tricks, and a renewed excitement for using read aloud time to create meaningful literacy moments. Don't miss this center ring experience-it's sure to be the greatest (literacy) show on earth!
*PK-2 audience* Read aloud ideas/suggestions for your classroom
*PreK-2nd Grade* Bring your favorite TEK aligned station, center, or small group idea for Math and Reading. We will share ideas about how we use stations and small group to improve student achievement.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: transform your classroom into a hub of energy, curiosity, and active learning. In this fast-paced, hands-on session, we’ll dive into a toolkit of engaging instructional strategies that capture attention, spark participation, and deepen understanding. You’ll walk away with ready-to-use ideas that work across content areas and grade levels — no spy gadgets required. Get ready to rethink how you design learning experiences and leave students leaning in, not checking out. Mission accepted?
We all have oppositional kids....at least in some classes. Sometimes they argue with us and don't do work. Or passive-aggressively just don't work. Sometimes they pretend they hate us or the subject or both! WHAT'S A TEACHER TO DO? 1. Using stategies from the Book, Motivating Students Who Don't Care (2nd Edition, Allen N. Mendler) 2. Strategic Classroom Interventions. by Barry T. Christian Ph.D. What is Oppositional Defiance? Where do Student's get it? Can they Overcome it? Do you have to be Oppositonal to Counter their actions? Well you won't know, if you don't show up! Bring Your Best Strategies to Share, I don't have All the Answers, Just Some Strategies to Share....Bring your best Response.
Build practical skills to support students with autism across diverse educational settings. This course provides proven strategies for inclusive and effective teaching. Gain a deeper understanding of the key characteristics of autism and their impact on learning from early childhood through adolescence. Explore approaches for self-contained, transitional, and fully inclusive classrooms, and learn behavioral support strategies that help students thrive in less restrictive environments.
Build practical skills to support students with autism across diverse educational settings. This course provides proven strategies for inclusive and effective teaching. Gain a deeper understanding of the key characteristics of autism and their impact on learning from early childhood through adolescence. Explore approaches for self-contained, transitional, and fully inclusive classrooms, and learn behavioral support strategies that help students thrive in less restrictive environments.
Culture Clicks explores how intentional, authentic storytelling through social media can strengthen school pride, engage your community, and shape the narrative of what it means to be a Purple Warrior. With every post, picture, and caption, we have the power to highlight the best of who we are—before someone else on Facebook does it for us.
