Traveling Principal Show S5 E18 - Differentiating A Lecture

Teachers, you start the lesson off with lots to cover and begin at the bell lecturing on notes that students are to copy. Time is of the essence, yet a few in the class make it more complicated regardless. Attention spans are slight. Behavior becomes a small issue on one side of the room. Yet how much are they all learning in the first place with this method? What if you had the ability to reteach the same information again to students - and you knew that this method would magnify your reach and therefore effectiveness with your students, all the while being a facilitator instead of the director, and students can self pace their learning as well? This trend is what we’re going to talk about on the show today - welcome to the Traveling Principal Show, where this week, your host Joe Clausi discusses a doozy on episode 18 of this season titled, Differenting A Lecture.

Traveling Principal Show S5 E17 - Thanksgiving for the Thankless Educator

To the educator who feels unseen—the one who stays late, sacrifices weekends, and still wonders if it’s enough… this episode is for you. This week on The Traveling Principal, I’m speaking to the heart of every teacher who’s ever felt thankless in a thankless job. It’s a reminder that your impact matters, even when no one says it. You are changing lives, one lesson, one student, one day at a time. If you’ve ever needed to hear the words ‘thank you,’ don’t miss this special Thanksgiving episode titled, Thanksgiving for the Thankless Educator.

Traveling Principal Show S5 E16 - Evaluating Instruction Differently

Administrators and teachers - here this: this episode focuses on a new way to observe teaching and learning, developed with a mindset that catches teachers doing right instead of wrong, and fosters the ability for true pedagogical growth for teachers - with students to reap the benefits.

We’re gonna break down the first of several columns of an evaluation format used by educators and administrators in the district that is currently using the eval rubric mentioned - and you will see how to reinvent what teacher evaluations can mean to learning again. In this 15th episode of the Traveling Principal Show, host Joe Clausi brings you, Evaluating Instruction Differently.

Traveling Principal Show S5 E15 - Re-Engaging Readers/Learners in the Classroom

Welcome to another episode of the Traveling Principal Show! This week, host Joe Clausi gets a request from an old colleague from his teaching days in the Bronx, New York. The request paints a picture of a class of high school students who are not reading the required class novel, so Joe reviews what can be done and offers 2 unique ways to Re-engage readers and learners no matter the grade or the class. Enjoy as Joe heads to Minnesota for this week's journey.

Traveling Principal Show S5E14 - The Jackie Holland Interview

In this special episode of the Traveling Principal Show, Joe sits down with award winning educator/administrator in Special Education, including 2 time Para-Professional of the Year in Georgia, Jackie Holland. We learn about how life and education prepared Jackie to make amazing change in education, and she brings us right inside Mindset Management Safety Training and how it also makes monumental reform on a systemic level in schools that need it most. Find out more about Mindset at https://mindsetsafetymanagement.com/about/ Email jackie @ [email protected]

Traveling Principal Show S5E13 - Tips & Tricks of Giving Assessments Pt. 5

In the final part of a 5 part series on All Things Assessments & Evaluations, your traveling principal Joe Clausi talks about some important tips and tricks that can change your student outcomes, regardless of how or what you taught. Enjoy the 13th episode of the season titled: Tips & Tricks of Assessments.

Traveling Principal Show S5E12 - Peer to Peer & Self Assessments Pt. 4

Welcome to the 12th episode of season 5, which is also part 4 of a 5 part series on all thing Assessments & Evaluations. In this episode, host Joe Clausi talks about Peer to Peer Assessments and Self Assessments, and the power of both. He'll provide examples and discuss exactly why it's beneficial to try both!

Traveling Principal Show S5E11 - Data Driven Assessments Pt. 3

In part 3 of a 5 part series on all things Assessments & Evaluations, your Traveling Principal Joe Clausi, dives into specific assessments that create purposeful data for teachers, so they can inform their practice and best meet the needs of the learners in the room. Enjoy episode 11 of season 5 titled: Data Driven Assessments.

Traveling Principal Show S5E10 - Formative Vs. Summative Assessments Pt.2

Welcome back to the Traveling Principal Show, where your host Joe Clausi discusses Part 2 of a 5 Part series on all things Assessment & Evaluations, titled: Formative Vs. Summative Assessments. Enjoy as Joe gives you several examples of each as he discusses the differences between the two.

Traveling Principal Show S5E9 - The Foundation of Assessments Series Pt.1

Welcome back to the 9th episode of The Traveling Principal, where we explore strategies, insights, and trends to help you navigate your journey in education. Your host, Joe Clausi, dives into a topic that is crucial for driving student success and refining our practice as educators—Assessment and Evaluation. This is the first part of a 5 part series on all things Assessments and Evaluation.