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Read a quote every day and journal about it. Make goals and check in with teacher (on Mondays) to see how the goals are coming.

Reminding the students every day each day is a "safe day", it is fresh and they are allowed to make mistakes

Student led activities- the teacher observes and lets them take the reigns

Allowing students to choose their own projects, creates a climate of respect for individuality

Personal relationships with students - making inside jokes with students so that their is a bond between teacher and student

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We've tried to offer more frequent and shorter assessments in a variety of ways

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Using learning targets to drive instruction. Conferencing with teachers in other departments to discuss writing expectations for LA and applying those expectations in other curricular areas.

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Table 9
1.  Reading to the class:  Chicken Soup to the Middle School Soul and discuss the various topics with them
2.  Personal interactions/knowing their names to show them that I notice them
3.  Giving out awards to students for various skills
4.  For the sped students:  using Progress Checks from teachers to show the students what others recognize as their strengths; using various assessments to show growth throughout the year
5. Having a "Student Led Conference" so that student has a voice in their progress

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We've gone over common mistakes and reviewing skills that the majority missed

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Use the learning target that we made last year more effectively. Sifting through resources for what is best and aligning with West Ridge. Developing scope and sequence with new learning focus on writing. New scope and sequence is leading to new assessments.

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-More project based learning
-Students based research
-Collaborative Tech.
-Recreating lessons

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-Everyday repetition of routine

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Google Classroom has assisted in this goal. The comment field allows feedback to be given often and easily. The student can comment back as well creating a dialogue between teacher and student.

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-Created reflection sheets
-Detailed feedback on rubrics
-Individual content pacing

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* constant collaboration with other behavior teachers, district personnel and administrators
*Giving direct feedback to "Student Leader", and section leaders are screening section recordings (self check)

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Upload work to Nearpod

critical thinking requires more time!

Fostering comfort in the classroom (attendance questions to get to know them)

Classroom management lengths to foster valuable collaboration

Technology has been very helpful - Google Classroom comments, Desmos, Nearpod

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We've tried various new apps, worked with IPs to develop quality assessments, and offered student choice.

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We have tied more varieties of formative assessment including Google classroom discussion and Google forms, Nearpod. Reviewing and redesigning assessments from last year with more collaboration.

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-Adding technology to the lessons using Nearpod and Edpuzzle, and using Cougar Club allocation for more engaging science materials
-Using student-choice for the first concert
Ensuring that lessons are connected to learning targets, drawing interdisciplinary connections, and employing game-type practices and reviews
-Using Quizlet and the like "blind" and "silent"
-Creating lessons in NearPod to complement the learning. Examples are a virtual tour of the Modern Museum of Art in NYC. Guiding students through lessons on architecture and design through Nearpod and Map virtual tours. Understanding the importance of aesthetics as it applies to daily life.

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We have discussed and created district common assessments.
When I give the tests back, I have the students write the corresponding learning target next to the question.
We have attended District Planning Days.
We have tried different types of assessments.

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Read articles discussing strategies. Discussed with peers different successful strategies. Implement a few...

Organized writing assignment and made rubrics.

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Collaborated with peers and administrators
Writing conferences with students-- both with the teacher and peers
Verbal conferences with students
Researched best practices