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  • Behavior is Another Form of Communication

    Today, many educators are having a tough time dealing with behaviors. However, if we consider behavior a form of communication, does that change how we evaluate behavior? Behavior is another form of communication.  Babies only communicate by behavior.  If the baby is hungry, it cries.  The baby often has different cries to express what they…

  • How to deal with children who are struggling with behavior

    Most children want to behave.  Most children wake up in the morning and want to behave in school and at home, even those who struggle to maintain their behavior.  So, what happened? Many factors influence behavior, such as environment, interactions with peers, interactions with adults, parents, genetics, and societal norms and expectations. Behavior is the…

  • Has curiosity been taken out of our learning environment?

    Has Curiosity been removed from the learning environment?  Now that so many schools and districts are only focused on academic performance and test scores, where are children able to be curious about learning?  Children need to be curious, investigative, inquiring, and discover how things work and figure things out. Curiosity and a desire to learn…

  • Sticking Together as Educators

    Sticking together as educators is so important for the success of all. We are all educators, administrators, teachers, paras, and support staff. We all have different roles; we are developing the next generation. That is why we need to stick together and come together for the students in our care. I finished reading a book…

  • Navigating Retention for Students

    Retention is a complex topic for many parents who are in third grade. Many state tests are coming up and parents need to be aware of the laws related to repeating the grade again. At least 29 states have some legislature in place for third-grader retention. The retention laws are for students that did not…

  • Retention in a Certain Grade or not Parent be aware

    Parents you should be aware that now is the time that schools start discussing the idea for a child to be retained. Many schools and states have rules /laws about student retention. Retention is not making significate progress in the student’s grade. The focus usually starts in third grade because of the importance of state…

  • The Difference of RTI and MTSS

    What is the difference between RTI and MTSS? RTI (Response to Intervention) is an evaluation system to provide academic support to all students. RTI (Response to Intervention) is a part of the 2004 reauthorization of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).  MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is a comprehensive program usually for the whole…

  • Helping the schools better understand adoptive children

    Helping school systems better understand your child’s adoption experience in their home country prior to bringing them home is helpful.  Set up a meeting with the school system to explain what the child has experienced and what you think is going to be needed is important. Educators do not receive any classes in college on…

  • Parent Teacher Conferences

    When you have your conference with your child’s teacher be prepared.  Prepare questions you want to know about how your child learns and how it is displayed.  Also, ask questions about his/her social /emotional development and behaviors.  Social /emotional development and behaviors can also provide you with an understanding of how the child is interacting…