The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) serves school administrators in 11 districts in the state of Indiana and regularly provides opportunities for professional growth and support. This years’ IASP Fall Professionals Conference offers both new administrators and seasoned professionals a chance to meet with others in their field. The theme of ... Read More
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An Ocean Awaits – Jump On In… It’s Amazing!
This is a guest post by Hans Appel of Enterprise Middle School in West Richland, WA. Embarking on a Journey Whatever pool of possibility stands before you, jump in! A year and a half ago, our school was strongly considering abandoning our current positive reward system altogether. We had grown tired of dealing with paper tickets we called Wildcat ... Read More
5 Ways to Give Praise for Teachers
The vast majority of educators have a great passion for their job, and they work tirelessly all year long. However, managing a classroom, meeting demanding educational standards, and balancing their lives away from the classroom can take a toll. The daily highs and lows of the teaching profession can wear on even the most dedicated teacher. Offering praise ... Read More
5 Simple Ways to Greet Students
Young people are no different from adults in that they want to feel welcomed and acknowledged. As an educator, you have the power to positively impact their day simply by greeting students at the door. The practice of greeting a student at the door isn’t a particularly novel idea. Most of us probably remember a teacher who took the time to share a kind ... Read More