The power of the positive phone call home. Plus: social contracts foster community in the classroom

The Power of the Positive Phone Call Home; Social Contracts Foster Community in the Classroom; How to Choose a Co-Teaching Model |

View Online October 23, 2019   The Power of the Positive Phone Call Home Calling students' parents or guardians with good news encourages more good behavior and creates strong teacher-student bonds. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Social Contracts Foster Community in the Classroom When students and teachers collaborate to create shared behavior expectations, the whole class is invested in the norms. Credit: Bob Daemmrich / Alamy Stock Photo How to Choose a Co-Teaching Model Knowing the pros and cons of the six models of co-teaching can help teachers determine which one is best for a given lesson. Credit: John Holcroft / Ikon Images Students Can Now Miss School for a 'Mental Health Day' Driven by high rates of youth suicide and depression, some states are now providing the legal backing for students to take a 'mental health day.' Credit: gradyreese / iStock Photo 3 Simple Ways to Improve ELA Instruction Knowing who students are is a starting point for sparking their creativity and tailoring instruction to meet their needs. Don't Miss Creating a Dysgraphia-Friendly Classroom Putting Students in Charge of Their Learning Journey Maintaining Students' Motivation for Learning as the Year Goes On Methods for Managing Late Work 6 Ways to Make the Most of Classroom Movies FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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