Sunday, September 25, 2011

Laying a foundation of goal-setting and high expectations gives kids a roadmap for personal success.  Learn about Dr. Ben Carson and his take on creating opportunity, service, and reaching for dreams;    "Ben Carson, An Extraordinary Life"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-8NRSfk_a8&feature=like-suggest&list=UL

Saturday, September 17, 2011

http://www.aft.org/pdfs/americaneducator/summer2011/Willingham.pdf

Guiding youth to develop self control pays academic and personal dividends beyond PreK and the early elementary school years.  Professionals don't give up when there are tough situations to address with students AND families!   

Friday, September 16, 2011

The Super Book of Web Tools

This free ebook will help ANYONE get started in using technology in the classroom.....your customers will be engaged like never before!  http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1qb82/TheSuperBookofWebToo/resources/index.htm

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

AdLit.org

AdLit.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of adolescent readers and writers in grades four through twelve.  Sign up for a monthly newsletter but don't miss their archived issues for teaching strategies and author news.  http://www.adlit.org/

Monday, September 5, 2011

"You Made A Difference" Campaign

Know an individual from your school career who really opened a door, offered insight, encouraged, or and laid a foundation of insight which set you (and others) on a worthwhile path?   Want to salute that special person, or just  be inspired?  Log onto YouTube to upload and or enjoy some tributes to teachers who made a difference in the lives of grateful pupils:  http://www.youtube.com/umadeadifference

You can also go to Facebook and salute the educator who has influenced you, as a part of the 2011 "You Made a Difference." http://www.facebook.com/YouMadeADifference campaign.  It's never to late to say "thank you." After all, we spend a lifetime learning.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

The BIG Five!

Teaching reading is rocket science!  I know successful tutoring is based upon a balanced approach for the best results.  Just what are the elements that lead to reading success?  http://reading.uoregon.edu/big_ideas/