# data[].attributes.body
Olathe public schools

10 years as school psychologist

5 years as coordinator for special services

works with ages 3 to 21

# data[].attributes.body
assessment is an estimation

quality of ___, nature of ___, ability

snapshot of a student on that day, in that particular state

there are no valid assessments, only valid interpretations

Dylan Wiliams

# data[].attributes.body
MTSS

day-to-day formative assessments

cognitive assessments for specific testing

partnering with other service providers (OT, PT, speech pathologist, etc.)

# data[].attributes.body
have to have a process that all team members are on the same page with

consistency

# data[].attributes.body
student was 4-5 years behind grade level and had been through the foster care system

through assessment, found out that the student had a communication deficit, but was average to above average in other areas

with help, student was able to catch up

# data[].attributes.body
respect your impact

assessment does have its place, but all roads lead back to intervention

# data[].attributes.body
Thinking Fast and Slow by David Kunneman

Jack Fletcher (neuropsychologist)

Janusz Korczak (pediatrician)

# data[].attributes.body
always enjoyed working with kids

had experienced help from school psychologists

# data[].attributes.body
instant impact

invest in humanity

# data[].attributes.body
23 years

taught 5th, 8th, 9th, AVID

experience as assistant principal

# data[].attributes.body
can the student apply the knowledge?

assessments aren't final, it's a process

# data[].attributes.body
broke a standard into five essential questions

kids could demonstrate their understanding in their own way

# data[].attributes.body
work on taking on more responsibility slowly

smallest thing I can do to make the biggest impact

work towards the same goal, but don't worry too much about how you get there

# data[].attributes.body
build relationships

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow's leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG AND LIBRARY JOURNAL The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside some of the world's most successful organizations-including the U.S. Navy's SEAL Team Six, IDEO, and the San Antonio Spurs-and reveals what makes them tick. He demystifies the culture-building process by identifying three key skills that generate cohesion and cooperation, and explains how diverse groups learn to function with a single mind. Drawing on examples that range from Internet retailer Zappos to the comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade to a daring gang of jewel thieves, Coyle offers specific strategies that trigger learning, spark collaboration, build trust, and drive positive change. Coyle unearths helpful stories of failure that illustrate what not to do, troubleshoots common pitfalls, and shares advice about reforming a toxic culture. Combining leading-edge science, on-the-ground insights from world-class leaders, and practical ideas for action, The Culture Code offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded.The Culture Code puts the power in your hands. No matter the size of your group or your goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together.

Where does great culture come from? How do you build and sustain it in your group, or strengthen a culture that needs fixing?

In Praise for The Culture Code -Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Option B, Originals,

Culture is not something you are-it's something you do. and Give and Take

The Culture Code ." -Charles Duhigg,

"I've been waiting years for someone to write this book-I've built it up in my mind into something extraordinary. But it is even better than I imagined. Daniel Coyle has produced a truly brilliant, mesmerizing read that demystifies the magic of great groups. It blows all other books on culture right out of the water." New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better

"If you want to understand how successful groups work-the signals they transmit, the language they speak, the cues that foster creativity-you won't find a more essential guide than

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

# data[].attributes.body
father was teacher

influential role models

# data[].attributes.body
impact on students

# data[].attributes.body
Instructional Coaching Coordinator

taught ELA for 7 years

secondary instructional coach for 23 years

# data[].attributes.body
when you have an objective, and you assess whether or not you've been able to complete that goal

# data[].attributes.body
rubric for educators

has six standards

# data[].attributes.body
use rubrics and make clear ones

use formative assessments as a replacement for homework

avoid grading formative assessments

# data[].attributes.body
giving rubrics ahead of time

conferencing with students to build relationships

# data[].attributes.body
have set procedures and routines from day 1

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Communities at Work - a practical guide for PLC teams and leadership

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Communities at Work - a practical guide for PLC teams and leadership [Richard Dufour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, Thomas Many] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

# data[].attributes.body
always wanted to be a teacher

secondary grades were more appealing

# data[].attributes.body
making connections

give opportunities for kids to show strengths

# data[].attributes.body
teaching since 2007

undergrad in special education, master's in autism, admin license

# data[].attributes.headline
Personal Definition of Assessment and Go-To Assessments

# data[].attributes.subject
Personal Definition of Assessment and Go-To Assessments

# data[].attributes.body
pure observation

focused tests for IEPs

special skill checklists

depends on subject and behaviors

# data[].attributes.body
knowing your resources

veteran teachers

# data[].attributes.body
building relationship with student

overcoming judgements from the classroom

understanding how to work with kids skills

high IQ, but was unknown in classroom

# data[].attributes.body
be careful who you surround yourself with

find positivity

# data[].attributes.body
importance of shutting out the chatter

self-care

balance your life

it's okay to not be constantly absorbing information

# data[].attributes.body
started off in nursing

loves working with small groups

build really strong relationships with students and families

# data[].attributes.body
relationships with students

making important changes in their lives

# data[].attributes.body
2020 National Teacher of the Year

Special Education Teacher

Teaching for 12 years

# data[].attributes.body
gives teachers an accurate picture of where kids are academically and emotionally

# data[].attributes.body
myIGDIs

DIAL 4

APES

# data[].attributes.body
making efficient systems

routines within routines

work with a team

# data[].attributes.body
a lot of people didn't think this student had the skills to move to Gen Ed

with assessment, they really got to know the student and understand their full potential

# data[].attributes.body
lean on support and use the community

connections

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Learn how to stop policing and pleading and become the parent you want to be.You love your children, but if you're like most parents, you don't always love their behavior. But how can you guide them without resorting to less-than-optimal behavior yourself? Dr. Becky Bailey's unusual and powerful ...

# data[].attributes.body
always has been working with kids

college experience class in high school

# data[].attributes.body
joy and fulfillment

making a difference

# data[].attributes.body
A lot of the guest speakers emphasized the importance of teamwork and caring for yourself. Since the education profession has a high burnout rate currently, it is important to know my limitations and how I can take care of myself so I can keep teaching.

# data[].attributes.headline
What are the strategies you hear most often?

# data[].attributes.subject
What are the strategies you hear most often?

# data[].attributes.body
One strategy I heard over and over was the importance of having consistent routines in and out of the classroom. This helps students be more independent, and helps teachers be more efficient.

# data[].attributes.headline
What lessons will you add to your toolbox from listening to these mentors?

# data[].attributes.subject
What lessons will you add to your toolbox from listening to these mentors?

# data[].attributes.body
I liked how building relationships was important to every single educator. I will make sure to budget time to bond with my students and to bond as a class. I also liked how a lot of educators talked about not underestimating their students and making sure they understood their students' full skillsets.

# data[].attributes.headline
Which Mentor did you connect with? Explain why.

# data[].attributes.subject
Which Mentor did you connect with? Explain why.

# data[].attributes.body
I really liked what Andy Heinicke had to say about assessment and education. I liked how he prioritized understanding the innerworkings of all of his students' minds. I also liked how he prioritized keeping himself educated about child psychology.

# data[].attributes.headline
What surprise you about any of the Mentors?

# data[].attributes.subject
What surprise you about any of the Mentors?

# data[].attributes.body
I had no idea that there were educational coaches for schools. It's reassuring to know that there are people whose jobs are to provide new knowledge and resources to teachers.

# data[].attributes.headline
What are 5 of the suggested books you are drawn to? Why?

# data[].attributes.subject
What are 5 of the suggested books you are drawn to? Why?

# data[].attributes.body
I liked all the books everyone suggested. All of the mentors had a lot to share about the books. I especially liked the ones Andy shared as I like to learn about psychology and history.

# data[].attributes.headline
What are one or two questions you would like to pose to a Mentor Educator?

# data[].attributes.subject
What are one or two questions you would like to pose to a Mentor Educator?

# data[].attributes.body
Have you ever had a moment in your career where you thought about leaving the profession? What advice do you have for overcoming these moments?

What are the biggest changes you've had to make to your teaching style after COVID?