Helping Girls Cope with and Communicate about Social Aggression, Special MSJ Offer

When adolescent girls are socially aggressive, they may use gossip, rumor spreading, peer manipulation, and eye rolling as a means of damaging another girl’s self-esteem and/or her relationship with others. Being victimized is associated with a number of outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

Dealing with Difficult Parents 2 Part Series, Special MSJ Offer

Teachers have taken courses in classroom management, but they are often unprepared for the “parent management” part of their jobs. As parents become more demanding, teachers become more stressed, even to the point of leaving the profession. Clear and frequent communication with parents before problems arise is key, and developing a skill set to work with parents can help teachers feel more confident and competent in dealing with this growing aspect of their jobs.

Teaching Content Outrageously, Special MSJ Offer

When teachers attempt to bring up new content, they can be met with groans, excuses, pointless requests, requests to go to the bathroom, and so on. Inside the School’s online seminar Teaching Content Outrageously will review strategies and ideas teachers can apply to their lesson plans that will put a stop to the time wasting and non-engagement.

Staying Connected: Teaching with Technology

Teaching theories and styles have changed throughout the course of history. Here is a quick recap of inventions and new technology that revolutionized education:

1801: Chalkboard: George Baron, an instructor at West Point Military Academy, is considered to be the first American instructor to incorporate the use of a large black chalk board into the presentation of his math lessons.

1950s: Overhead projector: The overhead projector was widely used in schools across the United States.

Leading the Way: A Guide to Administration

Congratulations. You’re the superintendent, principal, assistant principal, head of your district or department. You’re responsible for hundreds, maybe thousands of students, faculty and community stakeholders. Now what?

You are qualified. You’ve earned your credentials and you’ve paid your dues in the classroom. The school board, your peers, students, community members and the students’ parents respect you. However, other than the person who sat in your desk before you, who can confidentially prepare you for the many hats you have to wear? There is no plain language and practical guide to running a district on your bookshelf.

ADHD and LD Training Series with Sandra Rief

The“He’s a handful.” “She has her head in the clouds.” “They won’t sit still for two seconds.” “It’s like talking to a brick wall.”

Every teacher has challenging students in the classroom. But while such students were once dismissed as mere disciplinary problems, it’s now understood that many are struggling with ADHD or a learning disability.

How does a teacher respond? How does one identify students with ADHD and LD, manage them in the classroom, and get them the help they need?

Special Education Law: 8-Part Training Series

Your school most likely has mandatory special education training requirements to fulfill and it’s an issue for every teacher. Your regular ed teachers are part of the team, too, and it’s impossible to comply with the law if they’re not performing their roles effectively. Do they know all they should? Do they have a solid grounding in the principles, practices and laws relating to special ed students? Are they able to act in the best interests of students, families, your school and your school district? Get the answers in Inside the School’s Special Education Law: 8-Part Training Series.

Breaking Barriers: 2-Part Series with Ivory Toldson

The declining graduation rate of black males is a national problem and getting worse. The current high school graduation rate for black males hovers around the 50% mark according to the Open Society Institute’s Campaign for Black Male Achievement. This trend can be reversed with the commitment of educators who can influence these young men and encourage them to succeed.

Middle School Classroom Management

Middle school students can present a challenge in terms of attention and behavior. Teachers often struggle to keep students in line and on task. In order for teachers to have control of their classroom, they must understand what issues their students face at this time in their lives and use techniques to get them involved in classroom learning and activities.