What is grit? Angela Duckworth describes grit as “sticking with things over the very long term until you master them. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines grit as firmness of mind or spirit: unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger. So, is grit important to teach? Grit is not something that you are born…
This is the time of year for parents and teachers to have their first parent teacher conference for the year. What do you do when it did not turn out the way you thought your child was performing in class? First thing you do is to stop and think. You know your child better than…
What is Extended School Year (ESY)? ESY is for a child with special needs. It is the specialized and related services that are provided during extended breaks. ESY services need to be written in the child’s IEP (Individualized Education Program). ESY is not summer school. ESY can also be provided during other extended times like…
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…
What is acting out behavior? Acting out behavior is a reaction to something. The American Psychological Association defines acting out as an extreme behavioral expression of emotions that relieves tension or communicates these emotions in a disguised or indirect way. Acting out is often disruptive, especially in a classroom or at home. Acting out behavior…
Hello everyone this is my first blog for Navi Parent. Navi Parent came about through several things. Mostly because as a parent of two international adoptive boys the frustration I had working with multiple agencies (school districts, medical community, and local community organizations) from the employees not having an understanding of the needs and issues…
Administrators, teachers, and parents be on the lookout for signs in schools that show negativity. One article from ASCD by Alexa Epitropoulos was published on September 1, 2019. The title is 10 Signs of a Toxic School Culture. It talks about how to identify struggling school culture. In the article, one example of a toxic…
Saying no is a positive. Parents saying no to your child is a positive. When saying no you are setting limits and boundaries. It is important for children to have limits and boundaries. Most children also want structure in their life. Structure is needed in a child’s life. It creates expectations for the child to…
How to close out the year with your student’s parents. There are so many end-of-the-year activities in schools. Planning all the activities is time-consuming and exhausting. It is so important that administrators also address the end of the year with parents. Make sure you thank the parents for their support throughout the year. Ask the…
Sticking together as educators is so important for the success of all. We are all educators, administrators, teachers, paras, and support staff. We all have different roles; we are developing the next generation. That is why we need to stick together and come together for the students in our care. I finished reading a book…
