Summer Institute 2021 was the start of this unusual school year. One constant we can count on is that ‘There is No Average’, and the variability in learning that students bring to school is more evident than ever. The Proactive Planning work we did in August was a snapshot of work on the theme of meeting student needs - each and every student.
We have been teaching for six weeks now - as you build relationships with each and every learner, you have gained some insight into the assets of your students and some barriers they might be experiencing in accessing learning in your class. Relationships take time to build. As collaboration is underway in your building, perhaps there are colleagues or teams of teachers you work with to serve this student who share an investment in this work. Parent-teacher conferences will provide valuable insight about a student’s strengths and needs from their family’s perspective. October presents a great opportunity to continue building collaborative teams and to capitalize on the strengths of the teams who work together to serve learners.
Proactive Planning involves reflection on a regular basis to check if you know what you need to know to give your students the best strategies for success.
This week, take time to reflect on the commitment you made as the Proactive Planning sessions concluded during Summer Institute.
In your reflection, ask yourself:
How satisfied are you with the progress you have made in honoring your commitment?
Is your Summer Institute commitment still your intention? Has it changed?
What can you celebrate, where do you want to focus next?
~Written by Patty Hovel
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