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Steps That Administrators Can Take to Address Secondary Trauma Stress

Insight Education Group

Schools are realizing the very real presence of Secondary Trauma Stress (STS). Secondary Trauma Stress or compassion fatigue is defined by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network as the “emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another. Lighten the load for educators.

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Blending with the Station Rotation Model

A Principal's Reflections

For me, the journey began back in 2011 when we first introduced the flipped approach at New Milford High School, where I was principal, with resounding success. There are many ways to blend, but it is vital to have a firm understanding of the underlying premise of this strategy. However, I most commonly see three or four.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

Lisa and Dr. Katherine McKnight wrote the book, Strategies to Support Struggling Adolescent Readers, Grades 6-12 for their middle and high school colleagues who were frustrated that they didn't have the skills and knowledge they needed to help their students who were struggling with reading in the different disciplines. October 31, 2011.

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5 Fantastic Peer Feedback Strategies for Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Today, Starr Sackstein @mssackstein shares 5 feedback strategies to supercharge your writing instruction and classroom culture. In today’s show, Starr Sackstein discusses 5 peer review strategies for the classroom including: Having a class culture for positive peer feedback. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes. Stream by clicking here.

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When I Knew It Was Time to Leave the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015. Sackstein co-moderates #sunchat as well as contributes to #NYedChat.

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How to Promote Family Engagement During the First Weeks of School

Waterford

. “Analysis of Parental Involvement and Self-Esteem on Secondary School Students in Kieni West Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya.” ” Educational Leadership, May 2011, 68(8), pp. “Strategies for Strong Parent and Family Engagement.” ” Journal of Education and Practice, November 2016, 7, pp.

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