Principal Gochberg

Twitter suspending every account Trump tries to get on

No tweets today. It's speed learning day then off to the airport.

Last Session Today: Blended Learning in Your Classroom Pam Bertke/David Hayward

“Optimism is the foundation of all good teaching. Optimism in the face of the dauning reality is downright heroic.” #AMLE19

Next Session: You don’t have to be different to work at the middle level (But It Helps!) Debbie Silver

“Whoever does the editing does the learning.” #AMLE19

“The root of differentiated instruction is responsive teaching.” #AMLE19

NEXT SESSION: Building Teacher Capacity for Creativity—Rick Wormeli

Interactionists share the power of discipline with students through the relationships they create. Charles Beaman #AMLE19

Discipline strategy: React or Act #AMLE19

“One of your most powerful tools is your body and language and THE LOOK.” Charles Beaman #AMLE19

“Never react. Act.” Charles Beaman #AMLE19

“Mean business without being mean.” Charles Beaman #AMLE19

Discipline Skills Mix: 1. Consequences 2. Clear Parameters 3. Monitoring Skills 4. Positive Teacher/Student Relationship Charles Beaman #AMLE19

“You have a choice—escalate or de-escalate the problem. You must de-escalate. Keys: Prevention, Positive Intervention, Assertion, Prolem Solving, Align Resources. #AMLE19

“Power in discipline centers around options.” #AMLE19

“The nature of the student/teacher relationship is fundamental to the success or failure of students.” Charles Beaman #AMLE19