Classroom Q and A

Strong support from administrators can positively impact everything from quality of instruction to school culture. In this segment, we discuss how teacher leaders can be effective when support from administrators is not present. Follow: @larryferlazzo @redhdteacher@Bamradionetwork Megan Allen is a National Board Certified teacher and the 2010 FL teacher of the year. She directs the online Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership program at Mount Holyoke College and blogs for Ed Week at An Edugeek's Guide to K12 Practice and Policy. David Allen teaches English education at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. His most recent book, with Tina Blythe, is Facilitating for Learning: Tools for Teacher Groups of All Kinds.

Identifying students with special needs can be difficult. The challenge is even more complicated when the student speaks English as a second language. We offer help. Follow: @larryferlazzo @MariaELL68 @anitafiester @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Maria Montalvo is the ELL Director for Metro RESA working with all 12 metro area school systems. Beverly Maxwell is a Program Specialist for Metro West GLRS. She supports special education teachers in six of the Metro Atlanta districts. Ann Wilson has been teaching Special Education for 15 years and teaches at Bancroft Elementary School, a dual language, high poverty school in Washington DC. Jennie Farnell is assistant director at the University of Bridgeport. She has been teaching ESL/EFL since 1998 to all levels and ages of students.

What is the best use of data in education? How is data typically misused? What are some useful guidelines to observe when interpreting education data? Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenni_donohoo @myrondueck @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Myron Dueck, best-selling author, is a vice-principal, teacher and author from British Columbia, Canada who has developed a number of assessment and grading systems. Dr. Jenni Donohoo, a best-seller author and consultant for Corwin, is also on contract with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Nancy Fichtman Dana is professor of education in the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at University of Florida. She recently published The PLC Book.

Coaching, supporting and helping teachers grow are all part of the principal's job. Here's what works and what doesn't. Follow: @larryferlazzo @22southpaw @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Mark Estrada is the principal of Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart, Texas. Mr. Estrada has experience as a middle school social studies teacher, middle school instructional administrator, and elementary principal. He is an ASCD 2014 Emerging Leader and Doctoral Fellow at The University of Texas—Austin Cooperative Superintendency Program (CSP). Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ.

The universe of potential challenges involved in connecting with immigrant parents goes far beyond language. In this episode, our guests offer practical guidance for navigating some of the sensitive issues. Follow: @larryferlazzo @2Petty4PARCC @ambartosik @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. Anna Bartosik is a a teacher/facilitator with an extensive background in ESL/ELT education. Her current interests include instructional design, assessment and rubrics, program evaluation, storytelling, motivation’s role in learning, and incorporating educational technology in the classroom. Jordan Lanfair is a full time teacher at Learn 8 Middle school and current EdD candidate at Northeastern University. He continues to pursue academic excellence for himself and his students.

There are inherent barriers to connecting with parents and maintaining trust. In this episode, we focus on practical strategies that work. Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenorr @SafirShane @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Shane Safir has worked at every level of the school system, from the classroom to th boardroom. He became the founding principal for June Jordan School Equity in San Francisco. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters.

What is the best way to respond when a student or classroom begins to spin out of control. Three experienced educators share their worst mistakes and best advice @larryferlazzo @kbaptiste22 @Gianna_Cassetta @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and classroom management practices and co-author of Heinemann’s Classroom Management Matters: The Social and Emotional Learning Approach That Children Deserve. Karen Baptiste is always at the core of positive movements by filling the “Opportunity Gap” with equity and access to improve student achievement, teacher effectiveness, school leadership, and self-efficacy. She is a consultant training school leaders.

In this episode, we explore how colleges of education can help support the ongoing professional development of active k-12 teachers. @larryferlazzo @benjaminjriley @Bamradionetwork Pia Wong is a teacher education with over 20 years of experience in this field. She focuses on urban teacher preparation. Benjamin Riley is the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact. Previously Ben conducted research on the New Zealand education system, worked as the policy director for a national education nonprofit, and served as deputy attorney general for the State of California. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and J.D. from the Yale Law School.

Our guests share some of their proven best practices for teaching science to English language learnes @larryferlazzo @AliciaJohal @donnascience @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Alicia Johal is currently a middle school science teacher, curriculum resource specialist and a teacher leader for the San Diego Science Project. Maria Montalvo-Balbed is the Director of ELL Professional Learning Programs for Metro RESA in Georgia and she is an ASCD Faculty. She has both teaching and administrative experience. Donna Bennett is a former science teacher. She is currently the STEM Director for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA. She is president of the Georgia Science Supervisors Association and previously worked at Metropolitan Regional Services Agency (Metro RESA) as the K-12 Science Instructional Supervisor.

There is much talk today about the growth mindset, but our guest says there is a lot of confusion about the concept. Learn what a growth mindset is, what it isn't and how to cultivate a growth mindset in your class. Follow: @larryferlazzo @eduardobricen0 @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Eduardo Briceño is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works, which helps people develop as motivated and effective learners.

When teachers' voices and input are absent from education policy, all stakeholders suffer. Why are teachers still missing from many education policy initiatives? Follow: @larryferlazzo @kbaptiste22 @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Karen Baptiste is always at the core of positive movements by filling the “Opportunity Gap” with equity and access to improve student achievement, teacher effectiveness, school leadership, and self-efficacy. She is a consultant training school leaders, coaches and teachers on how to be a No-nonsense Nurturer.

What should teachers do when forced to work with text books that are boring, out of touch or just plain bad? Follow: @larryferlazzo @mazehr @iChrisLehman @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Mary Ann Zehr is in her 4th year as a teacher of history to English-language learners at Wilson High School in the District of Columbia. Previously, she reported on English-language learners for Education Week, a national newspaper about schools. Christopher Lehman is an international speaker, education consultant, and New York Times best-selling author of books for educators, including his newest. Falling in Love with Close Reading (co-authored with Kate Roberts). He supports the study of literacy best practices with schools and organizations across the country and around the world.

In some schools, teacher leadership is merely a title with little significance. Our guests define the qualities of authentic teacher leadership and discuss how to develop effective teacher leaders. Follow: @larryferlazzo @RojeeHistory @regieroutman @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Aubrie Rojee has been a social studies educator for the past 12 years in Rhode Island, D.C., and Massachusetts and is currently the Educational Leader for Humanities at Medway High School in Medway, Massachusetts. In 2014, she was name an ASCD Emerging Leader. Regie Routman is an educator who works side by side with teachers and administrators in underperforming schools to increase and sustain reading and writing achievement for all students. She is the author of Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014)

Curriculum or technology, which should lead? The answer might surprise you? Follow: @larryferlazzo @kenhalla @suzieboss @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Reinventing Project-Based Learning and Bringing Innovation to School. She is a regular contributor to Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and a member of the Buck Institute for Education National Faculty. Ken Halla is in his 25th year of teaching high school social studies. He has a Ph.D., is a national board certified teacher and the author of the 2015 book "Deeper Learning Through Technology: Using the Cloud to Individualize Technology."

Tune in as we explore the realities of gender in the classroom and the front office. Follow: @larryferlazzo @redhdteacher @ShannaPeeples @RusulAlrubail @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Rusul Airubail is a writer on education, teaching and learning. Her work focuses on teacher development and training, English language learners, and pedagogical practices in and out of the classroom. An editor of Medium.com's The Synapse publication on Learning, Teaching and Education. Shanna Peeples is the 2015 National Teacher of the Year from Amarillo, TX where she teaches high school English, is the Dept. Chair and an instructional coach. Megan Allen is a National Board Certified Teacher and the Director of the Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership at Mount Holyoke College in western Massachusetts. She is co-hosts #edugeekchat every 2nd and 4th Thursday.