In many classrooms today, we are still doing things the same way we did in the 19th century. We still see the teacher as the only authority in the classroom. We need to make changes. Most classrooms, especially in middle and high school children sitting in rows in the classroom. How does that develop interaction?…
Traditional schools are missing opportunities to embrace non-traditional learners. Non-traditional learners do not fit in the square peg, so we must change how we instruct them. We change how we instruct by observing how students process information. Use data to guide the professional on what the child needs. Probably one of the most important components…
Special education is and will increase in the population from now on and in the future. Since the passage of P.L. 94-142, special education has never been fully funded, and it currently receives insufficient funding for students in need of services. So it will continue to put pressure on teachers, administrators, and families. Many teachers…
Behaviors are a reaction to something. If we understand the reaction and the cause, we will start to fully understand why children act a certain way way. Behavior is all reactions to something, most are an emotional feeling like fear, uncertainty, happiness, excitement, and physical needs such as hunger, sickness, and nervousness. You need to…
Recently, a debate on teacher observations emerged on social media. One administrator praised a teacher for rehearsing the lesson before his observation. When the observation took place, the administrator discussed how it showed student engagement. Then, a teacher trainer discussed how teacher observations should not be rehearsed, and observations are not the best tool to…
I just read a report from a survey that was conducted by Ed Week Research Center that kindergartners are having an increase in temper tantrums. The article stated that it was the result of the pandemic and parental stress. I think we as educators fall short because we read reports about an increase in poor…
Starting February 1, 2026, it is required to have cameras in self-contained special education classrooms under the Louisiana Act 479. It is being implemented for safer and more accountable classrooms. Louisiana had a law that allowed cameras to be placed in the classrooms upon parental request. Here is a link about Law 479 https://www.katc.com/news/cameras-to-be-installed-in-special-education-classrooms-statewide-this-school-year One…
As a parent, administrator, and teacher, I have many experiences that have shown that as educators, we really don’t appreciate the parents’ view of their child’s behavior. I think it is genuinely shown that we do not trust our parents. This was especially shown to me when I was on the other side, a parent for my…
