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Making Data-Driven Decisions in MTSS
Whether you're working in an elementary, middle, or high school setting, there are key ways to bring data-driven decision-making to life in your MTSS work.
Brian Lovell
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Lesson Plans “Must Haves”
Lesson plans can be short and easy just the essentials that are required for the lesson to be successful. The lesson plans I created when I was a new teacher were much different from the lesson plans that I created in my 20th year in the classroom. My lesson plans in my 20th year were different from the lesson plans I created in my 30th year in the classroom. Lesson plans change and evolve throughout your teaching career, yet there are always the essential “must haves” that s
Dianne McKinley
Oct 1, 20235 min read


7 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude in the Classroom
What if someone offered you a FREE 5 minute per day strategy that boasted the following benefits for you AND your students? Would you take it? Read on to learn 7 simple ways to practice gratitude in the classroom.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 25, 20236 min read


Why Is It Important to Use Data in Your Classroom?
Data is important, and it is everywhere. Teachers collect all sorts of information about students. These data can inform and influence teachers how to teach, what to review, and what to adjust. Yet, some teachers may still not be aware of how to get data and how to use it. In this article, we will answer these questions: Where can you find data? And why is it important to use data in your classroom?
Dianne McKinley
May 6, 20193 min read
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