Dr. Tracy Ocasio

Sometimes the simplest exercise can help restore focus and calm in the classroom. Try this mindfulness countdown when you and your students need a reset. 🧘‍♂️

Hebrews 4:16

It looks too hard, but if you’ll take that step of faith, you’ll discover that God has gone before you. He’s going to cause things to fall into place. It’s going to be easier than you think.

This tool from AP @RANESIAEDWARDS helps teachers organize all students' IEP accommodations on a spreadsheet, so they can review needs at a glance. Make your own copy of the template here: #gid=1095232558" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

You may not be able to see it; it’s buried under disappointments, under delays, people that did you wrong, mistakes you’ve made. But somewhere under all those ashes, a flame is still burning.

At #Zincon2023 Alberto Perlman, CEO, talked about postCOVID and celebrating all we have survived and the goodness of being back together. What a message of looking back to see how far we have come and celebrating togetherness and strength

At #Zincon2023 our back to schools with our staff should have this energy too bc like helping people be fit our school help kids be healthy; we need to celebrate who we are and what we do

From humble beginnings come great things. It doesn’t matter where you start; it’s where you end. #strong #faithful #Perseverance #finishingstrong

Decide to put your efforts into being so good at what you do that your talents and what you bring to the table cannot be dismissed. Focus on being your best version of you not an imitation of someone else - Oprah Winfrey

@letsquitteachin This is a nice framework especially for beginners, because it makes it very clear.

My teachers wanted a clear picture of Tier 1 learning. This was the result. Something that allowed for a teacher autonomy & creativity, also providing years worth of growth impact built into the design to make learning happen & gaps close. Included in my book.

What a great message about this thing we get to do. A ministry not a job… thank you to all the dedicated teachers who keep coming back to make a difference regardless. youtu.be/1U5gXOQrqx8

@Adelle_Schade @AlbrightTExpL @CepedaFreytiz @JacqueFetrow @KCampbellbats @cityofreading @AlbrightCollege @albright_sps @PADeptofEd Love what you have been doing since I heard you talk about two years ago

Rebrand + Community Mural Painting @AlbrightTExpL From SRI to #TExpL in the #InnovationCorridor of #ReadingPA with @CepedaFreytiz @JacqueFetrow @KCampbellbats @cityofreading @AlbrightCollege @albright_sps @PADeptofEd

One of the most challenging and rewarding jobs a person can have.

Great video from @ASCD with lots of great examples for interactive focus walls that empower students. Love the explicit teaching of Levels of Engagement w/ students so they can own where they are & know we all move through all the levels. ascd.org/videos/show-an…

An elementary school coaching cycle is great, but what does a complete impact cycle look like in secondary school? I'm so glad you asked. You can watch a 43-min film of a real coaching cycle with a secondary teacher here: players.brightcove.net/268012963001/r…

Mother Theresa said, “If you are successful, you will make false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.” Commit to being successful in ways that make the world a better place regardless of this risk. 2023 has all the potential to be a great year.

Every day is a gift from the one who gave us the most. Happy holidays and a very Merry Christmas 🎄 enjoy and appreciate the days that are given to you

When life tries to push you down, step on you, take your health, squash your dreams, you have to get back up again. Outlast what’s trying to defeat you. The power in you is greater than any power that’s trying to stop you.

Math teachers: Have you printed out the Focus Documents for your grade? They're a handy reference to ensure you're spending the majority of your time on the most important content. bit.ly/2HhCaK3 #mathchat #iteachmath