*For a Bonus Entry: Respond thoughtfully to two of your peers responses!

Questions:

1. Share a management scenario that's got you stumped! Share what you've tried already and possibly things you're considering.

2. Take a look at your Danielson Smart Card. Make connections between what you're currently doing to Danielson Domain 1 and/or Domain 2 to start building your confidence for TPEP! You can pull from conversations with your mentor too if that helps!

3. Share a management strategy that's been working for you so we can all share the love!

*For a Bonus Entry: Respond thoughtfully to two of your peer's responses!

Questions: 

1. Phases of a New Teacher: Reflect on where you might be in the yearly phases of a new teacher. What phase do you think you're in and why? What is something you can do to care for yourself in this phase?

2. Lesson Planning: Share how lesson planning is REALLY going. Where do you feel you're killing it and where would you honestly like more support?

3. Danielson Connection: Take a look at your Danielson Smart Card. Make connections between what you're currently doing in your class to satisfy Danielson Domain 1 and/or Domain 4 to start building your confidence for TPEP! You can pull from conversations with your mentor too if that helps! Share so we can celebrate with you! 

4. Time Management: Share a time management strategy that's been working for you so we can all share the love! 

*For a Bonus Entry: Respond thoughtfully to two of your peer's responses!

Questions:

1. Phases of a New Teacher: Reflect on where you might be in the yearly phases of a new teacher. What phase do you think you're in and why? What is something you can do to care for yourself in this phase?

2. PLT: It takes all of us heading in the same direction to come together as a functional PLT. Reflect on your current understanding of the goal/roles in a PLT, how Rebecca DuFour explains it and the reality of how your team is currently functioning. What's something you think is working well? What's something you'd like to bring to your team to refine about your current PLT reality?

3. Connecting with Students: Detail a 'win' you've had this year connecting with a challenging student or class.

   OR

   Explain a system you've put in place to help you carve out time to meet with your students individually and the impact it's had on you and your class.

4. Communicating Home: We all know parent communication is a huge part of professionalism and keeping families in the know with their child's learning at any age. What is one win you've had this quarter/trimester and something you'd like to build on regarding using ParentSquare to communicate home?

Respond to any of the questions below that resonate with you for a chance to win a prize!

*For a Bonus Entry: Respond thoughtfully to two of your peers' responses!

Questions:

1.Phases of a New Teacher: Reflect on where you might be in the yearly phases of a new teacher. What phase do you think you're in and why? What is something you can do to care for yourself in this phase?

2.Back from Break: We work hard to establish intentional and consistent routines and procedures- but it's never a bad idea to revisit- especially after winter break. How did you handle this transition back into the classroom? How did students seem to respond?

3.BIG Behaviors: Sometimes students have needs that go beyond the 'norm'. What are some big behaviors you are seeing in your class and have you found a resource, support person or strategy that seems to help?

4.Danielson Connection: Take a look at your Danielson Smart Card. Make connections between what you're currently doing in your class to satisfy Danielson Domain 2 to continue building your confidence for TPEP. You can pull from conversations with your mentor too if that helps. Share so we can celebrate with you!

Bonus: Respond thoughtfully to two peers' comments.

Questions:

1. Phases of a New Teacher: Reflect on where you might be in the yearly phases of a new teacher. What phase do you think you're in and why? What is something you can do to care for yourself in this phase?

2. How do my assessments align with my learning objectives, and how am I using assessment evidence to plan next steps for instruction and grading?

3. How am I using assessment during instruction to provide timely, specific feedback that helps students understand their progress and take ownership of their learning?

4. How do I reflect on my grading practices to ensure they are fair, transparent, and supportive of student learning, and how do I communicate those practices with students and families?

Bonus: Respond thoughtfully to two peers' comments.

Questions:

1. Phases of a New Teacher: Reflect on where you might be in the yearly phases of a new teacher. What phase do you think you're in and why? What is something you can do to care for yourself in this phase?

2. How intentionally do my lesson designs anticipate student interests, readiness levels, and potential misconceptions to maximize engagement from the start?

3. During instruction, when are students most cognitively engaged, and what specific strategies or questions contribute to that deeper level of thinking?

4. How effectively do my planned activities translate into authentic student motivation, and what adjustments could increase ownership and active participation in future lessons?

Bonus: Respond thoughtfully to two peers' comments.

Questions:

1. Phases of a New Teacher- How does knowing your current phase help you move to the next, and what does it reveal about your growth as a teacher?

2. How do your routines support equitable participation, and how could Total Participation Techniques ensure all students feel safe and accountable to contribute?

3. How do you monitor and respond to student thinking in real time to adjust instruction and deepen understanding?

4. Which Total Participation Technique will you try, and how will you use it to increase engagement and understanding?