Creating a Welcoming Classroom for Students with Special Needs 20Nov2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Many regular ed teachers feel inadequately prepared to serve the needs of students with special needs. Here are some ideas.
Is Your Classroom Academically Safe? 2Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez So much of learning depends on whether your students feel comfortable taking risks. Here are some suggestions for making your classroom an academic safe space.
How Dialogue Journals Build Teacher-Student Relationships 21Aug2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Dialogue journals are a powerful tool for building trust with your students. Learn how they work.
The Compliments Project 14Aug2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez The moment I saw this video, I knew I wanted to share it with you.
Classroom Management: 4 Keys to Starting the Year off Right 7Aug2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez How to set up and implement a classroom behavior plan that really works, with advice from Smart Classroom Management’s Michael Linsin.
How to Write a Syllabus 24Jul2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez This model and template will help college, high school, and middle school teachers put together a syllabus that sets you and your students up for a great year.
A 4-Part System for Getting to Know Your Students 10Jul2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Relationship building is key to good teaching. This system will help you quickly get to know students and benefit from those connections all year long.
Are We Meeting the Needs of Black Girls? 3Jul2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez If you work with students of color, especially with Black girls, consider this book required reading.
The Danger of Teacher Nostalgia 12Jun2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez When we blame our teaching problems on the collective inferiority of a generation, we only make things worse.
