I am going to discuss High-Leverage Practices as mentioned
on the CEC website
organized around four aspects of practice. I hope you will join in the
conversation!
“HLP1- Collaborate with professionals to increase
student success.”
Having open lines of communication with other teachers, paraprofessionals
and support staff is important to my student’s success.
Many times, I have come up with my best ideas while waiting
for the copy machine and sharing ideas with other teachers. I usually ask
someone what their class is working on and then discuss how I might adapt that
lesson for my students. It is amazing ideas what other teachers can come up
with. Usually, if it is a topic or subject that they enjoy, others are more than
willing to give suggestions for my class.
When I work with my paraprofessionals, I make sure that I
ask for their input. Many times my paraprofessionals can look at something from
a different point of view and can help me try to find different ways to help my
students. Since they have different backgrounds and experiences, their input
can be very valuable.
Collaborating with the support staff has also been very
helpful with motivating my students. At one school, the janitor took an
interest in my students and would ask them about their day and their work. When
they were angry or discouraged, he was able to talk with them and give them some
good advice. Sometimes just an encouraging word showed my students that he
cared. During report card time, he really bragged on the kids who got good
grades and encouraged others to do better. When the students got a good grade
on a test, they would request to show it to the janitor.
The library staff was a great group to collaborate with. If
I went to them about a topic that I was teaching, they would suggest resources
that might enhance my lesson. The library staff was such a great resource for
me to improve my lesson.
How have you collaborated with other professionals to help
your students be successful in your class? Please share.
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