from Colleen Behrens: My favorite blog(s) from 2022 is the three part series from Liza Huet; Supporting Multilingual Learners<\/a>, Stages of Language Acquisition<\/a>, Strategies that Work<\/a> – We are often searching for strategies to help our multilingual learners succeed. Liza\u2019s provides a few gems that reminds us of the importance of creating a sense of belonging with simple acts such as learning students\u2019 names or greeting each student at the door. The blogs also revisit strategies from SIOP and Envoy that many of us already know but may have forgotten during the past few years such as: making learning visual, \u201cI Do,We Do,You Do\u201d, and mixing up the Think-Pair-Share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n from Michele Clements: My 2022 favorite is “Feedback vs. Feed Forward”<\/a> – As language arts teachers, exploring ways to best prepare our students for a 21st century context we can not yet imagine, one of our most diligent efforts comes in the effort to teach process over product. Feedback is an integral part of that because our traditional feedback methods – especially those tied to grades – tend to be product-focused ones. This is a great blog for nudging our thinking forward, suggesting other feedback options for us, and challenging us to accept the possibility of more effective timing and methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n from Linda Adams: My absolute favorite is the Shout Outs!!!<\/a> One of Monica’s most fabulous ideas. In addition, I really appreciate what Liza has shared about sporting bilingual students on October 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n from Monica Freeman: Teachers are the Best of Bend La Pine. You make the art of teaching successful for our students. Everyday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to add a shout out to a colleague, please do so here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To Aaron Groenewold <\/strong>(CMS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aaron provides a fun, safe classroom where ALL kids feel included and seen. He works magic with some of our hardest-to-reach students, and we’re so lucky to have him at our school Way to go, AAron!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n To Madeline Ranstrom<\/strong> (CMS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Madeline is a fantastic Spanish teacher, but also needs to be recognized for her quick thinking and response in her classroom for a student that was choking and couldn’t breathe. Madeline kept her class calm while administering first aid to the student, and averted what could have been a very awful situation. Way to go, Madeline!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n To Deanna Anguilla<\/strong> (TRS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deanna helped plan a great assembly recognizing local Veterans on Veterans Day. The entire K-8 student body and many parents showed up and thanked them for their service. Afterwards they had biscuits and gravy, eggs and coffee for breakfast.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n To Chris Ruff <\/strong>and Jenny Brown<\/strong> (CHS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chris and Jenny collaborate every single day as they work to develop relevant and engaging World Studies curriculum. They support each other through a curricular lens, and they support each other through the challenges of teaching and building a cohesive social studies department. Chris and Jenny set the standard for collaboration. -Chris Boyd<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a Secondary Instructional Coaching team, we love working with you and your students. We know how hard each and everyone of you work and we appreciate your dedication to teaching This week’s blog post is a reflection on some … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/dean.richards\/files\/2022\/11\/Shout-out-1024x576-1.jpg\")
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