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Transform classroom observations into powerful professional growth opportunities! The Learning Walks: Classroom Observation & Coaching Toolkit gives instructional coaches, administrators, and teacher leaders everything they need to conduct purposeful, supportive walkthroughs. This editable resource helps you focus on specific teaching practices, collect meaningful evidence, and provide actionable feedback that drives teacher development. What’s Included: Step-by-step guide for planning effectiv

Discover the key to unlocking your students' full potential with this comprehensive PD resource! Learn to structure effective literacy blocks that combine proven theories and practical steps, and explore sample schedules to inspire your own. Empower your students and yourself with this game-changing, professional development resource. Questions Addressed:- What is structured literacy? - What should I do during a lengthy literacy block? * Printable forms included! Literacy Components Discussed:-

Set your student teaching experience up for success with this comprehensive Student Teacher Kit — packed with practical tools, printable forms, and professional tips to help you feel confident and prepared every step of the way. Whether you're just starting your placement or nearing the finish line, this resource provides structure, reflection prompts, and ready-to-use templates to help you stay organized, intentional, and reflective throughout your journey. What’s Included: Mindset & Growth G

These instructional coaching coupons will help reward & encourage the teachers that you work with. The hard work of teachers can be overwhelming and as an instructional coach you can help build your partnership by helping them with a task. This small act can go a long way in building morale, developing trust and building team unity. These coupons are editable. To help with copying, each set of four coupons are alike on a page. Subsequent pages have options to change: HeadingRedeemable forSigna

A parent contact sheet for back to school, open house, parent teacher conferences & class parties is essential. This sheet helps teachers track who is in attendance and can help teachers keep their contact information up to date. Use this parent contact log throughout the year to keep a consistent routine in your classroom for parents & families. File away for your records & reference throughout the school year. If you like this product, you might also like: Parent Teacher Conferences- Pa

This Book Club Reflection Form allows students to reflect on their book club meeting and promotes accountability & engagement. There are also schedules and tracking sheets for teachers to use. Book Club Reflection Packet includes: Teacher InstructionsStudent InstructionsSample ScheduleTracking SheetReflection FormThis student-led book club (or literacy circle) will help students become independent and promote rich literacy discussions in your classroom! Updated 4/2/22: Schedule planning sheet

Looking for professional development on building relationships with teachers? This instructional coaching and leadership resource is designed to help school administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders build strong, trust-based relationships with staff—whether those relationships are new, ongoing, or in need of repair. This relationship-building professional development breaks down coaching into clear, actionable steps that support teacher trust, collaboration, and school cul

Discover the secret to running a successful classroom with this comprehensive list of routines and procedures. Ensure your classroom is a well-oiled machine from day one, setting your students up for success. Ideal for both new school years and transitions back from digital learning. Don't miss out – start planning now for the best school year yet! Included:TransitionsMaterial ManagementInteractionAcademic TasksSafetySpecial Circumstances★ Follow Me for Updates!♥ Did you know … you can earn c

Help shape student misbehavior through the use of a student behavior contract. Meet with the student 1:1 to discuss the desired behavior, appropriate rate of compliance, and potential reward if the goal is met. Use this recording sheet to keep track of progress and share with parents. ★ Follow Me for Updates!♥ Did you know … you can earn credits to apply to future purchases by leaving feedback on your purchases? Take a few seconds to give a star rating and comment! Do you have an idea/

Communicating with parents can be tricky, but is so important! Check out this resource for tips on how to build positive relationships with the families of your students. Learn effective communication strategies with parents to ensure a successful year for students. Included:10 topics to discuss10 ways to communicate 1 Communication CardIf you like this product, you might also like: Parent Teacher Conferences- Parent EditionParent Teacher Conferences- Teacher EditionParent Communication LogColle

With digital learning, virtual parent-teacher conferences will help keep all stakeholders informed of student progress. These conversations are essential for building collaboration, bringing clarity to this new learning environment and catching difficulties early. Updated 3/30/22: Added additional planning sheet and two pre-conference forms (one for parents and one for students). You might also like: Parent Teacher Conference Tips Bundle (Student, Parent, and Teacher)Parent Communication Resourc

Are you prepared for conferences? Check out this FREE resource! The Parent Teacher Conference Checklist will ensure that you are prepared and successful during your parent teacher conferences.  This checklist includes collection of materials, preparation & delivery notes to ensure that you have a great conference with your families. If you like this product, you might also like: Conferences with Parents- Tips for TeachersParent Teacher Conferences- Parent EditionParent Contact Informational G

DescriptionWhat's the best way to celebrate World Teacher Day? By encouraging your teachers and letting them know how special and appreciated they are! Make their day by dropping one of these encouragement slips on their desks. Level up their joy by including a little treat along with the encouragement slip. Happy World Teacher Day! These forms are easily used whether you're an administrator, coach, teacher leader, mentor, etc. Teachers need encouragement now more than ever! World Teacher Day is

Student reflection is so important! Help students reflect on the work they produce. These reflection sheets help build confidence and pride in the work they produce. It prompts them to go the extra step in every assignment to make sure it is their very best. Quick and easy to use! The prompts are simple yes/no questions with space at the bottom to provide additional details. Not only does this reflection help students develop strong work habits, but it clues you into their progress in each subj

A quick positive note can go a long way! These positive notes for students are pre-made and will help you praise students with positive reinforcement. You can send these homes for good behavior, exceptional effort, good grades or just to show students that you care. Your students and families will love to get a positive note home that they can keep and treasure!  If you like this product, you might also like: Student Behavior ReflectionBehavior ChartQuick Note Home to Parents★ Follow Me for Upd

Check out this FREE writing resource. Using a writing conference log will help you track individual student progress in your classroom as your confer with students. Conferring with students allows you the teacher to build authentic relationships with your students while also getting intel on their learning preferences, struggles and strengths.The informal data collected helps you better design future lessons  or create skill-based small groups tailored to student needs. It is the most targeted a

The Student Behavior Reflection Form is a classroom management tool that can enhance the success of your student behavior plan. How to use this student behavior tool:Student warning for misbehaviorReflection chair or area is used by studentStudent fills out reflection form Student & teacher discussionTeacher determines whether to send the form home for parent review or to place in student fileThis behavior management tool will promote autonomy and allow students to become more reflective in thei

Keep track of all the professional development sessions you attend. Resource includes a page to list out date, session title and a quick summary as well as additional sheets to take detailed notes during a PD session. ★ Follow Me for Updates! ♥ Did you know … you can earn credits to apply to future purchases by leaving feedback on your purchases? Take a few seconds to give a star rating and comment! Do you have an idea/request for how to make this product better? Shoot me an email at:

Welcome students back to school with this Student Welcome Packet. It's everything you need for Open House! Use it all yearlong as you get new students throughout the year. This Student Welcome Packet is editable so that you can add your specific information. Included:About Your TeacherSchool RulesClass RulesSupply ListClass Schedule"What We Will Learn this Year"Homework Policy Tips to Be SuccessfulAdvice from Last Year’s StudentsFollow Me for Updates! Did you know… you can earn credits to appl

Self-reflection is so important in helping students learn and grow. Help students reflect on the work they produce. These reflection sheets help build confidence and pride in the work they produce. It prompts them to go the extra step in every assignment to make sure it is their very best. The prompts are simple yes/no questions with space at the bottom to provide additional details. Not only does this reflection help students develop strong work habits, but it clues you into their progress in