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WELCOME to the Director's Page on padlet.  I hope that this proves to be very informative and usable as we set and attain our goals as a school.  Many times throughout the course of the day we as educators are not told thank you for all that we do.
Therefore, I want to start this padlet off by saying thank you for all that you have done and thank you in advance for all that you will do throughout the school year.  You are making a difference in the lives of our young people; some are evident and some are not so evident, but the impact is still being made.

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“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”
— Sheryl Sanberg, COO of Facebook

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The best positive reinforcement is praise.  Examples of statements that exemplify praise are:

"I love the way you are standing in line, sitting, showing manners, being respectful......"

"You are doing such a great job!"

"Thank you for following the correct procedure"

"That was a great answer!"

Many times we as adults can be sarcastic in our tone and in this culture of students they interpret that as you do not like them, and they will not perform for you.

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Teach Like a Champion Technique #44 - Precise Praise

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Let's cease thinking of our accomplishments, our wants. Let's try to figure out the other person's good points. Then forget flattery. Give honest, sincere appreciation. Be "hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise," and people will cherish your words and treasure them and repeat them over a lifetime-repeat them years after you have forgotten them.

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Faculty and Staff when  students are in your care make sure that they are all supervised.  In terms of in the classroom of course, in the hallways, recess grounds, cafeteria, and etc, at no time should you leave children unattended!  Use the buddy system with another staff member if you have to go to the restroom.  Do not leave children to take names while you step out of the room or away from them, adults should always be the supervisor.   Students can serve as line monitors, classroom management system managers, hallway monitors, but not as supervisors of other children.  Also, when you are walking in the hallways make sure you are not in the very front of the line or in the back of the line, you should be near the middle so that you can be aware of what is going on with all students. If you have to send a student to the Nurse, office including Principal, Assistant Principal and Behavior Interventionist, Guidance, or Media Center; a pass or referral should accompany the student.

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When you have to confront a student about them not doing their work, start of by saying something that they do well.  You don't want to give students the impression that they never measure up in your eyes.  However, you can win that child over because we want them to embrace what you are teaching.  As you know, how children operate nowadays, if they feel that you don't believe in them then they will do what they can to live up to what you believe about them.  Let's not let that be true.  Refer to the pad on this padlet about Raising the students with PRAISE !

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CONNECT with students before you attempt to CORRECT them...

Students can tell your expectation of them by what you say and by how you say it.  Make it count, leave the students empowered to reach their potential.

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Teachers it is imperative to keep students engaged in learning. Before students enter the room and while they are entering the room they should know what they are about to do. You should be a step ahead of them with what they are about to do. This is a part of classroom management. Do not wait until students unpack and take a seat to give them their assignments. Set the tone before students enter and / or at the very beginning for each class that it is about teaching and learning in your classroom.

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This is the system that the district uses to record Faculty and Staff absences.  If you are needing to take a day, inform me first by phone or in person then proceed to AESOP.

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION STRATEGIES (PBIS)

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION STRATEGIES (PBIS)

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The broad purpose of PBIS is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.

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The home of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). FInd more information on PBIS, how to implement PBIS, get resources and materials, and how to get support. Funded by the U.S.

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Nonverbal Communication is a great tool to use throughout schools and particularly important with respect to teaching. Studies suggest that as much as 75% of a teacher's classroom management direction (intentional or otherwise) is nonverbal.

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Classroom Management Tip: Use Secret Hand Signals