Leading Motivated Learners NASDSE.org > Home The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Chris Lehmann: Practical Theory [This year marked the first graduating class of our second campus – SLA@Beeber. I was honored and thrilled to be asked to be the keynote speaker. It’s been such an incredible experience to watch this group of students and families and educators build this school into something wonderful, and I was so excited to share the day with them. — Chris] To the Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber inaugural class – the Class of 2017 – congratulations! I cannot begin to tell you how much it means to me to be standing in front of you today. And you did not do this alone. And still – there were more. And now – what I want to talk to you about this afternoon is what all this means for the rest of your life. What we build may not be perfect – but it can be beautiful. And that’s what you did. What you did was beautiful. And not just the outcomes – the process matters too – a lot, actually. After all – If it were easy, everyone would do it. You can do it. Think about it – what would have happened if Mr.
Google Earth Lessons Lesson Organization: Google Earth How To's - Learn how to do the basics so you are comfortable teaching with Google Earth Student Controlled - Where the student controls Google Earth. Suitable for labs, mini-labs, home school, etc. Teacher Controlled - Suitable for Lectures, Presentations, whole class discussions, etc. Found or developed a Lesson that uses Google Earth? Google Earth How-to's: -Google Earth 101 A complete on-line course for teachers created by Quentin DSouza. The following series of video lessons were developed by Richard Treves at www.kokae.com NOTES: Please note Copyright Restrictions within demos. - Flying with Google Earth -Examines the controls used to get around in Google Earth - Using Placemarks - Looks at what a placemark is and how they can be used - GE Tips - General tips on using Google Earth - Overlays - Shows how to lay pictures over the ground in Google Earth - Creating Placemarks- Shows the basics of creating placemarks which can be used in lessons (30Mb) NEW!
Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness What Amazing Principals Do and You Can Too image from icanread I used to think I would end my days as an administrator, now I laugh at the notion. Nothing against administrators, but being a teacher has proven to me that I have no dreams of being a principal anymore. So I cannot pretend to write this post as a letter to a future me, instead, I hope it will serve as a small homage to the amazing principals I know and as a guide to those just starting out. Dear principal, I offer you a wish list of do’s, some hopes and dreams, some things I have seen amazing principals do, from this single teacher to you. Do be accountable. Do be confidential. Do trust us. Do share you stories but keep them short. Do listen well. Do advocate. Do lead by example, but be wary of titles. Do draw your own conclusions. Do be connected. Do be visible. Be honest. I am sure there is much I have left out, what else do amazing principals doI am a passionate (female) 5th grade teacher in Wisconsin, USA, proud techy geek, and mass consumer of incredible books.
ACCELERATION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS: A background paper created for the Portland Public School District Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee Margaret DeLacy, April 19, 1996 General Discussion Acceleration and Enrichment Research Concerning the Effects of Acceleration Grade Acceleration and Non-Academic Issues Acceleration within the Portland School District The Academic Effects of Acceleration Guidelines for Selecting Appropriate Students and Determining the Appropriate Levels of Instruction Conclusion References: Books References: Articles and Unpublished Papers Return to Links for Portland Parents of Talented and Gifted Children [A note to readers: I am a Portland parent and wrote this document as part of a background paper to help the advisory committee make recommendations concerning Portland School District policies . This document does not necessarily reflect the views of the school district or even the Advisory Committee which was not asked to approve it. General Discussion Acceleration and Enrichment
Partnering with Your Principal When you’re a school librarian, there are a few people in your building that you need to ally with immediately. First, befriend the bookkeeper who will make spending your limited budget stress-free. Keep the custodians on your side so they’ll still be smiling after your classes make 3-D cloud models with cotton balls and a lot of glue. And, of course, you want your administrator to be a prominent member of the “Our Library Rocks” club. Smiles, properly submitted quotes for purchase orders, and a batch of “I’m sorry” chocolate chip cookies go a long way to cement some alliances, but it takes something different to create a productive partnership with your principal. I’ve been fortunate to work with very supportive administrators throughout my teaching career. Find a Shared Purpose Before I interviewed for my current teacher librarian job, I asked the principal if there was anything specific I should be prepared to discuss about programs or curriculum. Communicate Consistently
ODE - Academic Acceleration for Advanced Learners The State Board of Education adopted a model acceleration policy for advanced learners at its April 2006 meeting. School districts are required to implement the model acceleration policy or alternative research-based policies approved by the Ohio Department of Education beginning in the 2006-2007 school year. Below is Information on the policy and tools and resources for implementing it. Information on the impact of acceleration on the Third Grade Reading Guarantee Acceleration Policy Implementation Toolkit The following tools and resources are designed to assist school districts in implementing the Model Student Acceleration Policy for Advanced Learners developed by ODE and adopted by the State Board of Education. Acceleration Case Studies Ohio parents and educators involved in cases of accelerated students were invited to reflect on their experiences. An Introduction to the Iowa Acceleration Scale Model Written Acceleration Plans and Templates FAQs Presentations