Response to Intervention (RTI)

Many of us have been hearing about and learning about Response to Intervention (RTI). We as educators have been doing this for some time. It has usually been done on an individual basis however, through our assessments and self analysis of our students we have and will continue to strive to answer the question if our students are not learning what is the next step?

We have responded by doing several things already:

• Modified our students' schedule i.e. labs
• Offered more credit recovery options
• Developed an extensive on-line help center
• Developed teacher blogs
• Developed on-line tutoring
• Adjusted policies

As we dive into RTI, we will be evaluating our current students needs and continuing to implement programs that allow our students to be successful.

Music has a Positive Influence on Math

Music can have a powerful effect on mathematics. Anthony Messina has provided a great video for all of us to watch. Thanks Anthony!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#23469396



Greg

Article Regarding On-line Instruction

On-line instruction is coming

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?I=57419

Texting Can Improve Reading

Interesting read submitted by Tracey Kasom

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6640877.html?desc=topstory

Dropout Prevention

I had the opportunity to go to an in-service with our counselors on Wednesday and we covered a lot of good topics. Therefore, I felt that we needed a place to post teacher/administrative in-service information that is relevant to all of us. As you attend your in-services please jot a couple of interesting notes so that I can share it with everyone.

• According to the lasted research, 62% of all 9th graders decide whether or not they will finish high school by November of their first semester.
• Nationally, 32% of students do not complete high school
• After leading the world in high school completion rates, throughout the 20th century, the United States ranks 21st of 27th advanced economies.
• Dropout rates for high school students tripled in the last 30 years
• 82% of America's prisoners were high school dropouts
• A difference in a not getting a high school diploma and a college degree is $3,000,000 in lifetime earnings - US Census

When you are talking to your students there are some great statistics for them to hear.

Power Up Your Professional Learning Network

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

Power Up Your Professional Learning Network

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Praising a Child and the Research Behind It

Often as educators we often give praise out of habit. Here is the research on praising a child.

http://www.highlandschools-virtualib.org.uk/ltt/inclusive_enjoyable/praise.htm