The Reflective Teacher: Taking a Long Look

While reading an article from NEA on "How to Keep Students Accountable" I was drawn to one teacher's adaptation of a rubric strategy from Marzano's book "Becoming a Reflective Teacher". In searching down Marzano's book, I came across another fantastic article on Edutopia, clearly outlining how to consistently reflect and grow as an educator (read the article for more details on each strategy)
1. Feedback from Students
2. Write it Down
3. Blog it
4. Record it

Nuts/Bolts - Weeks of 2/9 & 2/16

Absences/Make-Up Work: Reminder, according to school policy students are allowed 1 extra day to complete assigned work per day of EXCUSED absence.

CICO Updates: Reminder, we will be looking to exit students who were on the program during the 2nd half of 2nd quarter and putting new students on as identified by Horizontal Teams on 2/10. A brand new form is being used by all students starting today 2/9. It will be inside student's agenda planner. Please give feedback about the form as this is our 1st draft.

• 2/10 - Horizontal PLC
• 2/17 - Structured PD - Newsela Training
• 2/20 - PYLUSD Performing Arts Gala Event @ EDHS - Tickets
• 2/23 - Geography Showcase Event 6-8pm
• 3/1 - REACH Foundation MS Track Meet - Let's support our track team at YLHS during this event! 4:30-7:30pm
• 3/6 - REACH Shamrock N' Run 5k/2k - Online Registration

Shout Out! - Jalinda Larkin

She's a meticulous, multi-tasker ninja who works diligently daily to show us she's a True Trailblazer. Every week, Jalinda works hard to ensure shared Google Calendars, ASB accounting, and Trailblazers of the Day/Month are accurate for the benefit of all. She does this all in the midst of answering phones, covering the health office, and pitching in anywhere & everywhere she can! Thanks for all you do to support staff, students, and our community Jalinda! We'd be on the wrong trail without you! 

Tech Tip: Versal - Online Lesson / Learning Platform

Every day, a new learning platform launches that allows teachers to integrate various media and assessment methods. This one is -- Versal -- is intriguing because of all the features it offers. If you are thinking of experimenting with a flipped classroom concept, this one might be for you?