Good morning! We are ticking down the days until we are off for the summer! In my district we have 12 and a half more school days. And between now and then I have to put on the school play. I'm exhausted already! Today's blog post is about co-teaching models, what they are and when they work. Check it out! Co-Teaching Models to Use in Inclusion Settings My annual goal is always 50 books, I figure that's a little less than a book a week and should be do-able... right? Well this year I decided to have a baby and threw a monkey wrench into that plan. I find that when I have a moment to read I just can't rbing myself to do it! I powered through Onyx Storm and I'm glad I did because it was my favorite book of the three, and now I'm trying to finish Here One Moment before I have book club this Wednesday, wish me luck! Enjoy your week! XOXO, Katie Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 113 Cherry St. #92768, Seattle, WA 98104 |
Hi there, We all know the truth: You can have the best co-planned lessons, the most detailed modifications, and the coolest anchor charts—but if the vibe in your inclusion classroom is off, nothing else works. Students with diverse learning needs thrive when the classroom culture is built on trust, respect, and high expectations. When they feel safe, the learning flows! This week, we're diving into the easy, actionable strategies you can use today to build that positive environment in your...
We love co-teaching. Two brains, two perspectives, double the potential for magic! But let’s be honest: co-teaching often means two teachers trying to fit double the supplies into the same square footage. If your classroom feels like a beautiful, inspiring, but ultimately unlabeled disaster zone, you know the drill: The 45-second frantic search for the one stapler while 30 students wait. The mystery of whose lesson plan folder is whose (it’s always the blue one). The existential dread of...
Start strong, without losing your mind (or your coffee) Back-to-school season is here, and if you’re anything like me, your brain is somewhere between labeling folders and stress-sweating over IEPs you haven’t seen yet. 😅 Whether you're teaching middle school, special ed, or living that delightful combo, this is NOT the time for complicated systems and Pinterest-perfect bulletin boards. This is the time for easy wins. I rounded up my favorite sanity-saving tools to kick off the year, think...