NTU Follow Up Day 1

We are so glad that we were able to spend time getting to know each of you today!  Remember that your learning and professional community is a valuable resource and we appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts, ideas, struggles, and successes.  The power is in the conversation!

These are a few of the insights that came from YOU today!


Kayce led a very informative and helpful discussion about ARD's, differentiating between mods and accommodations, and prompted great conversations about data collection in the classroom. Remember Kayce's advice about frequency, duration, and location for behavioral observations. Check out some of the following resources prompted by your thoughts and ideas!
Interval Recording Sheet        Interval Timer     
16 Teacher Hacks for Making Data Collection a Piece of Cake

We loved hearing about your ideas and successes using math stations in the classroom.  Check out this pinterest board for over 1000 ideas and images regarding math stations.
Math Stations

We also had some fabulous ideas that were shared about managing students during small groups, particularly the students who are not in your small group but may interrupt with questions during this time. You shared that you used stop signs, crowns, necklaces, posters (ask three and then me), wands, and lights to give students those nonverbal cues.

Josh also shared some amazing tools and ways to encourage students to engage in appropriate behaviors using CHAMPS, mystery behavior or mystery boards.  Check out these cool resources: Mystery Motivator  Element of Surprise   Free CHAMPS Posters  CHAMPS on Pinterest

And just for fun...