Picture a student who is struggling at your school. For most educators, it’s not difficult to come up with a name or face of a struggling student. In fact, the challenge might be to name just one. Unfortunately, a common issue with such students is absenteeism. The very kids who need to be in school are often the ones who aren’t there. While we may not be ... Read More
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PBIS Rewards at GELI 2019, September 8-10, 2019
Each fall, the Georgia Department of Education hosts the Georgia Education Leadership Institute (GELI). This three-day conference provides educators, school counselors, and other school leaders with powerful information they can put into practice at their schools. The 2019 GELI conference takes place September 8-10, 2019 in Atlanta. Keynote Speakers and ... Read More
Parent Homework – Engaging Caregivers, Inspiring CharACTer
This is a guest post by Barbara Gruener, B.S., M.S., M.S., a speaker and character coach from Texas. About ten years ago, Westwood Elementary in Friendswood, TX received the National School of Character distinction. A significant part of our culture was (and remains) the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education. It was during this time that we were ... Read More
The Principal’s Role in Positive School Climate
As the individual that students and staff look to for guidance, the school principal is in a unique position to shape a school’s climate. The leadership that a principal provides is critical to both teacher retention and student success. If you’re a principal seeking to create a positive school climate, you know how daunting that task can feel. How can ... Read More
