April 6, 2016

Happy Spring!  

I have been in Adaptive Schools training and also Cognitive Coaching training, so I was intrigued by this blog on listening. It starts with a quote from Stephen Covey, "Listening is the psychological equivalent of air."  Are you a good listener? Do you "listen to" or "listen for?" 
Professional Learning News
Want to improve schools? 
Read   what this fourth grader shared.

What Do Students Really Want From Their Teachers? 
To answer this question, you may want to consult "Kid President"-the middle school YouTube sensation who dons a suit to give a  fresh, inspirational take on dancing and politics . Click here to hear his pep talk.

How do teacher leaders drive instructional improvement? In the  first report, National and State Teachers of the Year repeatedly rated teacher leadership as one of their most significant supports and growth experiences across their careers. The  second report offers insights from teacher leaders themselves on this topic, exploring the specific ways in which teacher leaders can support instructional improvement.  A coalition of nine leading education organizations developed these reports.

Too many times students are forced to do an activity that surrounds a concept they already know. The activities focus on doing something, rather than learning something. We need to stop doing that. Click here to read this blog by Peter DeWitt.




Learning Opportunities
Webinars:
Join authors and leaders in the field of education for webinars on key topics that will prepare you to successfully implement professional learning that increases teaching effectiveness and student achievement.  Webinars are free for Learning Forward members. Members also get access to LF"s  on-demand library  of webinars. 

Spring Webinar Schedule

Facilitated by Laura Lipton and Bruce Wellman
April 7: 2p.m. - 3p.m. ET

Facilitated by Eric Carbaugh and Kristina Doubet
May 5: 2p.m. - 3p.m. ET

Monday Afternoon Webinar Series 
sponsored by Corwin Press

Presented by  Russ Quaglia
APRIL 4: 6:30-7:30 ET

The How-To's Behind Cultural Proficiency
Presented by  Randall & Delores Lindsey
APRIL 11: 6:30-7:30 ET

APRIL 19:  6:30-7:30 ET

Leading Collaborative Learning: Empowering Excellence 
Presented by  Lyn Sharratt & Beate Planche
MAY 9:  6:30-7:30 ET  


 

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Sincerely,
Judy Newhouse
Executive Director
Learning Forward Virginia

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