by Chandra Williams | Feb 16, 2023 | School Improvement, School Leaders, SEL
As a school leader, it’s crucial to understand the importance of addressing the social-emotional needs of both students and staff. A positive and supportive school environment is essential for student success, and it’s important for school leaders...
by Chandra Williams | Feb 9, 2023 | Behavior, Classroom Management, School Leaders
As educators, it is our responsibility to create safe and inclusive classrooms where students feel valued and supported. Implementing restorative justice, positive behavior intervention support (PBIS), and responsive classrooms approaches is a great way to...
by Chandra Williams | Jan 17, 2023 | Dyslexia, Literacy Instruction, MTSS
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading and writing skills, but it is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. As educators, administrators, and parents, it is important that we understand the signs and symptoms of dyslexia in order to provide the...
by Chandra Williams | Apr 5, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, Culture and Climate, Equity and Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning
After two-plus years of the pandemic crisis, school closure, and disruptions that we continue to face, there is a growing debate that schools should spend their time and money on mitigating learning loss instead of social-emotional learning. The concern is that there...
by Chandra Williams | Nov 11, 2021 | Bullying Prevention, Classroom Management, School Improvement
Would you believe that every day a child is suffering in a school because they are being bullied? Most schools discuss bullying at the beginning of each school year, and some schools invest in posters to reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations. For so long,...