Dave Truss

How's your FITNESS, teachers? If you're ready to eat better and improve your overall wellness, ERIC NELSON from TeacherFit is here with a path forward.

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How can you lead your school to AWESOME? Join me for this edited conversation with Darrin M Peppard Ed.D. as we talk all things school leadership (with timestamps).

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🚀 Transform Your Teaching with Infographics! 🎨 In today's digital world, visual learning is more important than ever. 📊 Infographics are a powerful tool to simplify complex concepts, engage students, and inspire creativity in the classroom. Check out my latest video where I share practical tips on using infographics to make learning more interactive and effective for students of all ages. Whether you're a teacher, trainer, or educator, you'll find this an exciting way to bring lessons to life! 🌟 #EdTech #Infographics #EducationInnovation #TeachingTools #VisualLearning #DigitalClassroom

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Discover how regular Bible reading fosters spiritual growth and shapes a biblical worldview. Practical tips and tools for consistent engagement. Grab you copy of 10 questions to help you understand worldview in the comments. #biblestudy #assessingworldview #biblicalworldview

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THE COLLECTIVE GROWTH SYSTEM Transforming Teacher Evaluation through Culture Building I've been posting for a while about the glaring need to replace ineffective systems for 'teacher supervision' with a complete alternative that actually improves student learning. That alternative is now ready for use, in the shape of the COLLECTIVE GROWTH SYSTEM (CGS). It has an acronym so it must be a thing 😊. Here are some of the embedded shifts, in conversational style: 'We're talking about individual teachers so naturally we've focused on them as individuals but, you know what, we can move every individual further if we all move together'. 'It's about teacher growth so we've focused on teachers but, you know what, it's learner growth that really matters, so why don't we focus on them first, and work backwards from that?'. 'There's so much to do and we really have to tackle it all but, you know what, it's much more effective to tackle these big things one at a time'. 'We want to see teachers in action so we've focused on looking for teacher standards through observation, but, you know what, the observation changes everything and anyway, we can never observe enough to make a difference. Besides, don't we need multiple forms of evidence to reach any reliable conclusions?' 'We may need to evaluate some teachers but isn't the main purpose formative? What we're doing now would be like only focusing on a grade when assessing our learners. Don't we need a separate system for teachers about whom we have a genuine concern?' When you add up all these cumulative shifts in perspective you end up with a shift in paradigm, all captured in the Collective Growth System. This 'alternative universe' model maps a learning culture across a series of continua e.g. Learning Transfer, Metacognitive Learning, describing the student learning experiences in cultures that Transact, Transition, Transform, Transcend. The focus is on a focused number of learning impacts, so that we don't drown in quantity. Time to get to 'whelmed'. While the focus is on learners, we also provide the top ten teaching strategies for each continuum, and a whole set of tools and templates.Schools pick one cultural continuum as their shared focus so that everyone is working on the same Collective Impact Goal, gathering and analysing evidence of student learning, teaming and collaborating to shift the learning needle. We have already run one successful series of 5 webinars on the CGS, with a great set of school teams and some dedicated individuals. Participants engage in the webinars and receive the full CGS, ready to be customised, tested and implemented in their own cultural context. Cohort 2 kicks off in Feb/March of 2025, all details contained in the attached pdf. One final thought to sum it all up. We know, from Hattie and others, that COLLECTIVE teacher efficacy has the greatest impact on student learning. Knowing that, surely it's only common sense to build teacher efficacy COLLECTIVELY.

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Education Analytics' latest report reimagines what an alternative school accountability system can look like when its metrics are equity-aligned. Learn more about their innovative model, the Equity-Aligned Analytics System (EAAS), and discover how it can look in practice: https://lnkd.in/gk546H78 This report is part of a research series on innovative assessment approaches and alternative accountability models coordinated under The K12 Research for Equity Hub managed by EduDream. #EducationResearch #EquityInEducation #RethinkingK12Accountabilty

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Teachers, administrators, and other ed experts say the most important leadership qualities to advance meaningful shifts in K-12 are: - Relationship Building - Adaptation - Reliance on Data Read more in PowerSchool’s 2024 Education Focus Report. The section “Bold Leadership and Data” starts on page 33!

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: UNLEASHING CREATIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM As an educator, do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut, teaching the same lessons and using the same methods year after year? It's time to shake things up and think outside the box! Thinking outside the box means being creative, innovative, and open-minded. It involves looking at problems and challenges from a fresh perspective, and finding new and exciting ways to engage your students and help them learn. 👉Here are some ways you can think outside the box as an educator: - Use real-world examples and case studies to illustrate complex concepts - Encourage collaboration and teamwork among your students - Incorporate technology and multimedia into your lessons - Use project-based learning to allow students to explore and discover - Take your students on field trips and outdoor learning adventures - Invite guest speakers and experts into your classroom - Try new and unconventional teaching methods, like gamification and role-playing 👉By thinking outside the box, you can: - Increase student engagement and motivation - Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving - Develop creativity and innovation in your students - Make learning fun and exciting - Stay current and relevant in a rapidly changing world So, don't be afraid to think outside the box and try new things! Your students will thank you, and you'll become a more effective and inspiring educator. #thinkingoutsidethebox #creativityineducation #innovativelearning #teachoutofthebox

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Suspensions Are a Thing of the Past: How Burnley High School Is Transforming Behaviour Management At Burnley High School, we believe in creating an environment where every student feels safe, supported, and understood. That’s why we’ve chosen a trauma-informed, de-escalative approach to behaviour management, and I’m proud to say that we have zero suspensions this academic year - we genuinely have not needed to resort to doing so. Why have we moved away from suspensions? Simply put, they don’t work. More importantly, they don't work in Burnley. Research and experience tell us that exclusionary practices like suspensions often fail to address the root causes of challenging behaviour. Instead, they can exacerbate issues, leaving young people feeling isolated, misunderstood, and disengaged from their education. We know that behind every behaviour is a story - behaviour is communication. Many students who struggle with their behaviour are grappling with trauma, unmet emotional needs, or external pressures. Punitive measures often overlook these underlying factors, focusing instead on short-term consequences rather than long-term solutions. At Burnley High School, we take a different approach. Our staff are trained in trauma-informed practices, enabling them to respond to challenging situations with empathy and understanding. When issues arise, we focus on de-escalation—calm conversations, active listening, and problem-solving—rather than escalating the conflict further. Our staff genuinely understand that suspending only exacerbates the issue- it creates a 'rejection' which can be incredibly damaging and is often cyclical. Instead of suspending students, we work to address the root causes of their behaviour. This might involve restorative conversations, mental health support, or tailored interventions. By doing this, we help students understand the impact of their actions, repair relationships, and develop the skills they need to make better choices in the future. This approach doesn’t mean we’re “soft” on behaviour. On the contrary, we are often described as a "strict" school. This approach requires commitment, consistency, and high expectations for every student. But it also means we’re helping young people learn, grow, and succeed, even when they face challenges. The results speak for themselves. By building trust, fostering positive relationships, and addressing behaviour proactively, we’ve created a school culture where suspensions simply aren’t necessary. At Burnley High School, we’re proud to do things differently—because every child deserves the chance to thrive.

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Hot off the press!! Wondering how to modify curriculum for newcomers to #OntEd in Core French K-12? Here is the updated how-to guide with sample modified expectations for speaking, listening, reading, and writing for grades 6 and 9. https://lnkd.in/eCuQckAQ

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159. Components of Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction #conceptbasedmath #conceptbasedlearning http://ow.ly/ahou30sBhOA

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Nice case study of earning and creating microcredentials (in this case for professional development). It highlights the kind of experience we're working to create for durable skills as well as the importance of assessment (or some form of validation) of the skills listed in the credential CarolinaCrED Cathy Lacey #skills #microcredentials https://lnkd.in/eqm7eAbB

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🇬🇧 We understand how student motivation can directly impact your educational institution’s performance. If this is a challenge you’re facing, we’re here to help. We’ve created a PBL + AI Guide that demonstrates how to apply active methodologies and artificial intelligence to engage your students and achieve transformative results. Download it for free and discover how to turn things around: https://lnkd.in/drbiXeSr #DreamShaper #PBL #AI #ActiveMethodologies #EducationalInstitution

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Are your student assessments capturing the full picture? Explore the 3-dimensional worldview approach in our blog, a game-changer for understanding how beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes work together to shape student perspectives. Don’t miss these insights—click the link in the first comment!

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A persistent obstacle in Calgary's special education system is the insufficiency of resources and customized assistance for learners with complex needs. Students frequently lack the specific attention they require because instructors are overworked and specialized programs are underfunded. A possible fix? Boost cooperation between parents, teachers, and outside experts. Teachers can be better prepared to help diverse learners if we build focused professional development programs and stronger relationships. It takes more than simply money to build a support system that genuinely attends to each student's individual needs. What ideas do you have for enhancing special education in our neighbourhood? #SpecialNeedsEducation #InclusiveLearning #EdLeadership #CalgaryEducation #AdvocacyForChange

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Discover the power of differential learning! Tailored to address each student's unique needs, differential learning transforms the classroom experience, making it inclusive and impactful for all. Download TheTeacherApp to start your journey toward more effective, student-centered teaching! Download Link: https://lnkd.in/dJztDU64 #DifferentialLearning #TheTeacherApp #inclusiveclassrooms #EmpoweringTeachers #teacher #selfcare #selfdevelopment

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