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Reflective thoughts for learning as I teach kids…by Sam LeDeaux
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    • Standard I: Living a Mission & Vision Focused on Results
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    • Standard IV: Building & Maintaining Collaborative Relationships
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    • Standard VI: Creating & Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations
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  • As conference time is upon us, I am reminded of one of my major career “catapult” moments: initiating student led conferences. As I [...]

    Increase Rigor by Relinquishing Control

    February 21, 2015
  • 3 ways to support mainstream differentiation...

    GenEd Differentiation: SPED’s Been Ahead of the Game for Years

    October 1, 2014
  • Are your meetings effective? Here are 6 types of meetings...

    Meetings That Work–and Get Work Done!

    September 29, 2014
  • This reflection is inspired by a culmination of things, but most recently a conversation with an aspiring teacher, and this recent post by [...]

    “What the He**’s Going On Out Here?!?” ~Vince Lombardi

    April 19, 2014
  • We’ve run 2 staff meetings this year using an #edcamp format. They were very well-received, productive, successful, and provided instant [...]

    Things That Suck!

    April 12, 2014
  • Are you your students’ (and families’) favorite teacher?  You have every opportunity to be. I attended the PBIS Summer Leadership [...]

    3,000

    December 17, 2013
  • Most school districts claim to want to move from good to great, become world class, become a 21st century district, or fill in the slogan [...]

    Are You a Leader or Manager?

    December 11, 2013
  • As I continue to connect, learn, and grow, I have met some amazing educators.  I attended EdCamp Chicago this past October and had a career [...]

    Do kids have a voice? The power of choice

    December 7, 2013
  • I had an invigorating conversation with a colleague yesterday.  Upon reflection, I realized it was because the tone, words, and content of the [...]

    Limits for Kids: Do we define them or inspire beyond them?

    December 3, 2013
  • Embarrassing but true, the above cartoon is not far off from many evaluation experiences.  That is one way it can be done; I propose another, [...]

    Evaluation in 2 Simple Steps

    November 29, 2013

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